Word sprints: A simple way for authors to stay productive
Crime fiction author Kristi Belcamino shares a top tip for authors on how to stay productive with their writing during difficult times. Have you considered word sprints?
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What’s the secret behind Stephen King’s success?
How has Stephen King become not only a household name but one of the most successful authors of his era? Andy Maslen dissects the ingredients that went into his books' bestsellerdom.
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A quick tip for staying productive as an author
For authors, sitting at a desk for hours on end can be less than productive. Here's a productivity tip from a fantasy author about how to get the creative juices flowing.
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How to budget as a success-minded indie author
Indie authors who want to succeed need to invest as well as write well. Author Andy Maslen explains.
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How authors can stay productive – Jeff Wheeler
We asked authors what they've been doing to stay productive during the pandemic. Fantasy author Jeff Wheeler adapts a tip from "Great by Choice," by business advisor Jim Collins.
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Common writing mistakes by first-time authors (and how to avoid them)
Here are more fiction-writing mistakes made by first-time authors, including clear English, using coincidence to solve a plot problem and poor beginnings and ends.
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More rookie mistakes made by first-time novelists (and how to avoid them)
In this article on common mistakes made by first-time authors, we look at telling instead of showing, head hopping and using the author's voice in place of the character's.
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Top rookie mistakes made by first-time novelists (and how to avoid them)
In this series on common mistakes made by first-time authors, we look at lack of conflict, balanced dialogue vs. action and research masquerading as dialogue.
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What are your biggest challenges as an author?
What are the most common mistakes authors make in their writing? That is the question we discuss in this First Draft Friday video chat for authors.
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How an artificial intelligence judged my novel
I had just sent the final version of my latest thriller off to be analyzed by Marlowe, the Authors A.I. textual analysis bot. Could she help me write a better book?
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Which books help you write? Top tips from bestselling authors
We asked successful authors to share the books about writing they turn to when they need a boost.
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Marlowe weighs in on 3x New York Times Bestseller ‘Hollywood Dirt’
Marlowe read Torre's bestseller Hollywood Dirt in less than two minutes and delivered a 25-page report that surprised and intrigued Alessandra. Take a look at Marlowe's full report, then read the author's response below.
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