Can you write a novel in eight weeks? And why on earth would you want to? The answers are inside…
The 8 Week Novel
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How To Become An Author
Write. Edit. Publish. Ta-da! End of article! Kidding, I’m kidding. If it were that easy, everyone would be doing it. Sure, in it’s stripped down form, yes, that’s the process. But when you break it alllll down into it’s steps, it’s a wee bit more complex. Let’s start with the obvious. You need to have … Read More
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7 Signs You’re On Your Path
The Catalyst In a recent session with a client regarding his particular journey toward writing, I said the following, Listen, I know this’ll probably sound super flaky, but I really believe in signs. I think they’re everywhere, and they’re trying to point you in the right direction. You just have to pay attention and follow … Read More
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Language, Please.
So, we already experience the collective cringe when… we hear someone misuse two, too, and to, or they’re, there, and their, or… you get the idea. Those are the equivalent to nails-on-a-chalkboard for writers, amiright?? That means I’m not even going to address them. We’re good. Today, I’d rather tackle something that is usually only … Read More
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Five Ways To Find Time To Write
You’re busy. You’re tired. You have too many thoughts crowding your brainbox. I know. Oh, AND most of your best ideas come when it’s impossible for you to write. Welcome to the Writer’s World. The good news? There are worse problems to be had. The good news part two (because screw bad news)? We can … Read More
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Finding A Publisher
CLICK HERE FOR YOUR FREE WRITE>PUBLISH>PROMOTE CHEATSHEET DOWNLOAD ! As A Matter Of Course… Throughout the process of writing your book, you’re probably – at least in the back of your mind – contemplating how to publish it. Back in the day, there was only one real option: a publishing company. Sure, you could print … Read More
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Elements of A Story
CLICK HERE FOR YOUR FREE WRITE>PUBLISH>PROMOTE CHEATSHEET DOWNLOAD ! The 8 Elements of a Story: Setting: This is where the story takes place & can be one or multiple locations and/or time periods. Character: The star (or stars) of your ‘show’ Plot: The meat of what happens in your story. from set up (introduction) to … Read More
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Inside The Outline
CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR FREE WRITE>PUBLISH>PROMOTE DOWNLOAD! I Don’t There, I’ve confessed. I’m a hardcore, all-out pantser. I sit, I write, I watch the story unfold in front of me. Therefore, my outlining advice comes not from me, but from people who actually outline their books before writing them. Now, I’m going to go blah … Read More
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When Words Count
Words count. They matter. They affect. They resonate. They hurt and they heal. So, yes… words count. However, I’m referring to a different kind of word counting, the literal kind. It’s what authors are constantly checking when writing – the number of words in the story. Literally.
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Author Insights with Elsa Kurt ~ Character
Building Character Or rather, characters. This is one of a fiction writer’s biggest tasks. If your readers can’t feel or see what you are trying to emote through your characters, you’ve lost them. Fiction readers want nothing more than to climb inside the minds and live in the world of your characters while they’re with … Read More
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Thanks Mister
This morning when I woke up, I did the same first thing that I always do: I check my phone. More specifically, I check (in this order) my texts, my Twitter notifications, email glance, then ahh: my Facebook feed. As you may (or may not) know, that is my world news source; friends, family, politics, … Read More
