Scrivener is one of the most popular software for writing novels, but it can have a steep learning curve even before you try to figure out how to export your project without pulling out all your hair. With so many writing apps in the world, are there any good Scrivener alternatives? In this post, we’re […]
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What kind of a morning routine should a writer have? Not everyone has the time for elaborate morning routines, at least not every day, but when you’ve got the chance to start your day more intentionally, here are some ideas that you can use. They should prepare you for your daily writing sessions and help
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Being a writer is not always fun and easy, and you might not always have a group of bookish cheerleaders encouraging you to keep going. What you could have, though, is affirmations for writers, and that’s exactly what you’re getting in this post. You’re welcome. Because I’m here to help and not just to cheer
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Although doing shopping the old-fashioned way has its charm, you might still want to avoid the crowds and do your Christmas gift shopping online. If you’re looking for Christmas gift ideas for book lovers, whether those lovely people are readers or writers, this updated gift guide gives you plenty of options. You will find gifts
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Whether you’re writing all day or just committing to a quick writing sprint, you might – nay – you WILL need a snack. Not everything works as a writing snack, though, but fortunately I’m here, sharing my opinions and expertise with you. You’re welcome. I’ve featured a lot of writer-friendly subscription boxes in my blog,
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A non-writer recently told me that you basically have to be rich or retired to have the time to write books, and I was slightly confused because I’m not yet either of those things. And here I am, writing novels anyway. Weird, right? I have to be honest, though: I don’t have a day job
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I had my old, classic Kindle since 2012 so I’m not one to get a new Kindle every time they come up with a new edition. Knowing that, I think it says something that I got immediately excited about the Kindle Scribe when I first heard about it. I admit: Scribe apparently came out in
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If you’ve never done it, you might be wondering how long does it take to write a novel from start to finish. There are no straight answers, but hopefully this blog post will show you what actually matters when it comes to writing your novel and how you can make that time count. Related reading:
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Can you write a book in Google Docs? You can, but whether you should depends on a few things. In this post, I’m giving you my best tips for writing your novel with Google Docs and I give you a few alternatives in case you’d rather go with something else. What is Google Docs anyway?
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I don’t know about you, but Valentine’s Day always comes up as a sort of surprise for me every year. I mean, wasn’t it JUST New Year’s Day, like, yesterday? No? But even if it was, it’s never too soon to start looking for Valentine’s Day gifts for book lovers. If you still haven’t got
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