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.

Writing TipsClaudia Merrill27 August 2024writing a novel, writers of instagram, writing, editing, editing a novelComment

I entered the Young Storyteller Competition

I prepared a submission for the Young Storyteller Award over the summer, and it taught me to get out of my own way and share my writing.

Author LifeClaudia Merrill21 October 2023write, writing routine, writers of instagram, writing a novel, writers of ig, the last oracleComment

How to Track Your Writing Progress

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

Writing TipsClaudia Merrill1 February 2022write, writers of instagram, writing a novel, writing, writers of ig, writer, notion, habitsComment

How to Write a Relatable Character

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

Writing TipsClaudia Merrill19 January 2022write, writers of instagram, novel, writing a novelComment

5 Things My First Novel Draft Taught Me

It took me 5 years to write my first draft.

Author LifeClaudia Merrill11 January 2022write, writers of instagram, authors, novel, book lover, writing a novelComment

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 Start a Writing Routine

An in-depth guide of how to plan and stick to a writing routine that fits you.

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