In our previous posts, here and here, we’ve been discussing the lies that hold so many aspiring authors back from their dreams and how to combat them. But are you still having trouble staying motivated? Here’s 5 additional lies aspiring authors tell themselves: 1. I need to hurry up and publish/get published Rushing to query […]
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So you’ve started on that book, but you’re struggling to find the motivation to finish. Or you’ve finally completed your manuscript, but you’re terrified of what people might think. Last time, we discussed 5 lies that are holding aspiring authors back from achieving their dream. Here are 5 more lies aspiring authors tell themselves: 1.
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Today, we’re launching a new series: The Aspiration Series. What is an aspiration? Put simply, it’s the hope or desire to achieve something; a strong ambition or wish. Is it your desire to start a book, finish a book, or get published, but you find you lack the confidence to believe in yourself? This week,
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Today, we’re concluding with the final installment of the Finish Your Book series. Now that you understand WHY a strong finale is so essential to your novel’s success, HOW to deliver one, as well as the top CLICHÉS to avoid, let’s wrap this up with strategies that are sure to have your next release flying
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Welcome back to the Finish Your Book Series where we’re discussing top tips to writing a finale that sings! Now that you understand WHY a strong finale is so crucial to your novel’s success and HOW to ensure you’re hitting that sweet spot in your readers’ hearts , let’s review what readers don’t want to
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Previously in the Finish Your Book series, we discussed some major consequences of publishing a novel with a weak finale —poor sales and reviews amongst the worst of them. So how do you deliver a conclusion that will be both succinct and satisfying to your publisher and fans? Here are 5 keys to a finale
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You did it! You expanded that idea, developed your characters, completed chapter after chapter. Emotionally, you’ve been through more ups, downs, twists, and turns than your plot, and now that you’ve seen just how easy it was to get started, you’re ready to complete your work. But without a strong conclusion, all of your hard
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So you’ve finally started that book. Congratulations! Sometimes, the hardest part is simply getting started. But how to see through those 300+ pages to the end? Here are 5 ways to finally finish your book: 1. Get excited This is your book baby, a dream you’ve had for months… Years? Decades? Think about how wonderful
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In this series, we’ve been discussing the main reasons so many dreamers never get starting on writing a book. As we’ve discovered, when it comes down to it: Dreamers dream, and doers do. Now that you understand exactly what’s been holding you back for so long, it’s time to put on your big kid pants
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As we’ve already discussed, almost everyone wants to write a book, but only 3 percent of those with the desire take the dive and see it through to the end. Will you be one of the brave who goes for it? Or will you remain a part of the 97 percent who never fulfills their
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