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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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.

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Overcome Writer's Block and Get Your Creative Rhythm Back

Creative slowdowns. We've all been there.

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My Experience with Writer's Burnout

I’ve struggled with burnout for as long as I can remember.

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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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5 Things My First Novel Draft Taught Me

It took me 5 years to write my first draft.

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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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