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How to Write a Children’s Picture Book

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Sep. 26th, 2017

When you think about a children’s picture book, you might think that it has to be a cinch to write. After all, the vast majority of the book is pictures,… How to Write a Children’s Picture Book

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Five Reasons You Should Start a Journal

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Sep. 12th, 2017

“Journal writing is the voyage to the interior.”  After a long day, nothing sounds more enticing than curling up in your beds and drifting off to sleep. But before you… Five Reasons You Should Start a Journal

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Poetry Writing Tips: How to Finish a Poem

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Aug. 29th, 2017

If you’re a poet, you can understand the struggle of writing an ending. You want it to be perfect. You want your readers to think about it long after they’ve… Poetry Writing Tips: How to Finish a Poem

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How to Write a Sequel – Three Easy Tips

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Aug. 22nd, 2017

Writing a book is no easy task, so writing a sequel to your book could seem next to impossible. That is, until today. In this blog post, we’re offering you… How to Write a Sequel – Three Easy Tips

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Five Inspirational Quotes to Keep you Motivated

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Aug. 8th, 2017

Every now and again we need an added layer of inspiration to give us momentum as we chase after our writing dreams. If you’re looking for that kernel of encouragement,… Five Inspirational Quotes to Keep you Motivated

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How to Write a Character Profile

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Aug. 1st, 2017

The characters of your book are key to driving your plot forward.  Without them, your storyline would be flat and stale. If you’re starting out on your writing journey, this… How to Write a Character Profile

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How to Develop a Protagonist

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Jul. 12th, 2017

An antagonist is a person you love to hate. It’s the character who goes against the grain and is essentially the exact opposite of your main character – the protagonist.… How to Develop a Protagonist

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Three Creative Ways to Promote Your Book

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Jul. 5th, 2017

When it comes to promoting your book, you have to think outside-of-the-box and come up with creative ways to get your work in front of the eyes of people that… Three Creative Ways to Promote Your Book

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Flat Character: Who Is It?

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Jun. 27th, 2017

Books are comprised of main characters, antagonists, protagonists (stay tuned for a future blog post on them!), and a variety of different characters who bring the story to life and… Flat Character: Who Is It?

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How to Write a Preface

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Jun. 20th, 2017

A preface gives you a chance, before your story begins in earnest, to speak directly to your readers about the reasons why you wrote this book, and to provide a… How to Write a Preface

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