Editing your first novel is hard. It‘s a difficult process that‘s entirely self-directed, and if you don‘t have a map of how to approach the process, it‘s utterly daunting.

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5 Steps to Embody the Writer Aesthetic

Commit to the chaos of the process and live the writing aesthetic.

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How to Do Historical Research for a Novel

Stop feeling overwhelmed by the genre and start making trackable progress towards your novel.

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How to Be Creative When You’re Feeling Stressed Out

You can be more creative if you start measuring your creative input and output.

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How to Track Your Writing Progress

Start a novel progress tracker so you get ahead in your writing projects.

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How to Write a Grieving Character

Describing grief and loss in your writing helps your reader to relate better to your story.

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How to Write a Relatable Character

Develop a believable character for your novel by getting to know your character as a real person.

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How To Write a Novel During Coronavirus

Have you always wanted to write a novel? You may have more free time at home, but writing during the pandemic comes with its own challenges.

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A Beginner's Guide to Plot Planning

Learn how to plot your novel using two simple and easy techniques.

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How to Create Your Best Booksta Feed

An easy guide on how to make your Instagram feed stand out in the bookish community.

How to Organise Your Novel Research

An easy guide of how to organise your writing research, especially if you’re writing historical fiction.

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Writing Q & A: Your Questions Answered!

I answer all of the writing questions I was sent on my Instagram and hopefully it can help you with your writing project.

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