At some stage in your writing, you may find that you’re stuck and having trouble moving forward. This is something that happens to many writers whether they're fiction or nonfiction writers. Now there are many reasons for this, … [Read more...]
How to Get Started Writing a Book
New writers often ask how to get started writing a book. The answer of ‘putting pen to paper’ or ‘fingers to keyboard’ isn’t really the answer they are seeking. What they’re really asking is whether there is an easier or more … [Read more...]
Writing a Children’s Book Series: Focus on One Idea
I have seen a lot of picture book manuscripts coming through and they all seem to have one thing in common – they lack focus. The thing is children’s picture books aren't very long. They range from 500 to 1,500 words and this … [Read more...]
How to Fix Awkward Sentences
Awkward sentences can be found in most manuscripts. These are the sentences that don’t seem ‘right’. They might be difficult or clunky to read and sometimes they can be downright confusing. The reason that awkward sentences are … [Read more...]
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