Category: Blog
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7 Plot Problems to Avoid to Create a Better Story
With Novel November coming to a close, it’s time to consider seven plot pitfalls that may be lurking in your manuscript. Rigid Planning One of the worst things you can do when plotting your outline is to over-plan. I am very much a plotter when it comes to writing, but I’ve also learned that I…
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Book Review: Two Weeks Notice
If you’ve ever considered quitting your nine-to-five job to pursue your dream business, Two Weeks Notice is a must read. Before we dive in to the review on the book, here is a reminder of how I rate what I read (these will be on a scale of 1-10, 1 being low, 10 being high):…
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26 Clean Books for Teens
Good books for teens can be so hard to find, even as someone in the book world. So today I wanted to share some of my favorite books that are great for teens, but also anyone who loves to read in these genres. Each of these books are all no, or low spice, not overly…
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Your Hook Sucks. Here’s How to Fix it.
Hooks are the driving force behind a reader either canceling all their plans so they can read the entire book or setting it down and not picking it up again. Without an interesting hook, your story could be sunk before it starts. First off, let’s define what a hook is. https://www.nownovel.com/blog/story-hook-examples So in essence, your…
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Book Review: The Promised Prince
Before we dive in to the review on the book, here is a reminder of how I rate what I read (these will be on a scale of 1-10, 1 being low, 10 being high): Here are the star ratings and what they mean: MUST READ! LOVED IT! WORTH READING Anything less than three stars…
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9 Reasons why you should give them a book.
Christmas is coming soon, and I don’t know if you are like me, but I often feel overwhelmed by all the “stuff” of Christmas. There’s the parties, the sweets, the community events, and the worst part for me: the presents. I really struggle with buying things for Christmas because half the time I don’t know…