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Independent Authors
Jan 18, 20222 min read
3 Steps to Effective Goal Setting
Whenever the new year comes some of us create resolutions or goals. You do this to achieve things that are most important to you. In...
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Independent Authors
Jan 16, 20221 min read
Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. and Monday Motivation
As we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day we are reminded of the sacrifices he made and what he stood for. As we reflect on the quote...
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Independent Authors
Jan 11, 20221 min read
5 Writing Prompts to Get You Started in 2022
We talked about having words on the page before we can begin editing. To be a good writer the main thing to do is - WRITE! These writing...
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Independent Authors
Jan 9, 20221 min read
Here is a motivation and a tip all in one - write first, edit later.
You are unique! Your work is unique! So, do not try to water it down to suit the tastes of those in your immediate environment, they do...
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Independent Authors
Jan 3, 20221 min read
The future depends on what you do today.
You make decisions every day that either push you towards your goals or pull you backwards. Whenever you put off writing, you're adding...
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Independent Authors
Dec 29, 20216 min read
Practical Writing Tips from Accomplished Authors
We may be saying goodbye to 2021 but we are by no means leaving behind all the lessons we have learned. Through The Author Speaks...
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Independent Authors
Dec 27, 20211 min read
Take time to pause and reflect
We are only four days away from 2022. It is during this holiday season that most of us pause and reflect on all the wonderful and...
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Independent Authors
Dec 22, 20212 min read
Holiday Writing Prompts to Spark Your Creativity
The holiday season is upon us, the time of the year when we start to think about all things merry and bright. However, now is not the...
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Independent Authors
Dec 20, 20211 min read
Remember this: You are capable.
I don’t have enough time. I’m not good enough. I’m too old. These excuses are not new to us. We are all guilty of making excuses as...
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Independent Authors
Dec 15, 20212 min read
How to Evoke Emotion in Your Writing
No matter what genre you write in, your goal as a writer is to captivate your readers with your story and give them an experience of a...
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Independent Authors
Dec 13, 20211 min read
You can make anything by writing.
There is nothing more liberating than knowing that there is no limit to what you can create when you write. So get creative and get that...
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Independent Authors
Dec 8, 20213 min read
22 Rules of Storytelling
Several years ago, former Pixar storyboard artist Emma Coats shared a series of tweets that became known as 22 Rules of Storytelling,...
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Independent Authors
Dec 6, 20211 min read
Write the book you want to read.
We find this quote by Toni Morrison to be empowering because it shows that if we desire something badly enough, we can make it happen. If...
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Independent Authors
Dec 1, 20213 min read
20 Best Opening Lines of Famous Books
The best books have powerful opening lines that capture the readers' attention right from the start. We’ve gathered some of the best...
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Independent Authors
Nov 29, 20211 min read
Dreams don't work unless you do.
Dreams do come true. But unless you take action, there is no magic on earth that can turn your dreams into reality. You have to work for...
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Independent Authors
Nov 24, 20213 min read
Top 10 Writing Tips from Famous Authors
If you want to succeed as a writer, it is wise to seek advice from those who have already succeeded in their fields. Take a look at these...
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Independent Authors
Nov 22, 20211 min read
How does an amateur writer become a pro?
We all start somewhere. Even professionals started out as amateurs. But how does one become a professional writer? More than their...
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Independent Authors
Nov 17, 20212 min read
5 Ways to Come Up with Story Ideas
If you know there’s a book inside of you but you’re struggling to come up with story ideas, don’t fret. Here are five ways to help you...
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Independent Authors
Nov 15, 20211 min read
Are you looking for inspiration to start writing?
Waiting for inspiration to strike before you write? You might want to rethink this approach. As writers, we occasionally feel stuck and...
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Independent Authors
Nov 10, 20212 min read
Why Should Writers Write First, Edit Later?
“You can’t edit a blank page.” Jodi Picoult couldn’t have said it better. In most cases, we find it difficult to get anything down on...
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