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How to Write a Book: 8 Steps

March 11, 2018 by Lori Devoti 5 Comments
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How to Write a Book or “How do I write a book?” is the most basic and yet the most complicated question I get from other writers. For fun, I plugged this question into Google and got some really bad advice. Like starting with the names of each chapter. Maybe that works for someone??? Okay, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Characters, Plotting, Revision, Writing Craft Tagged: how to write novels, write a book

Fear and the Art of Writing

March 8, 2013 by Kathy Steffen 2 Comments
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To dare is to lose one’s footing momentarily. To not dare is to lose oneself. -Soren Kierkegaard I have been thinking quite a bit about fear lately. The reason? I’ve been scared to death! I’m working on a TREEbook at the request of my publisher. It’s a new technology—an app for reading an e-book. The … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, Inspiration, Writing Life Tagged: Creative writing inspiration, muse, write a book

Debunking Myths about Writing

October 12, 2012 by Kathy Steffen 8 Comments
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Famous writers have excellent writing advice, but don’t let their words grow into myths that block you before you start. Here are some “myths” of writing that are just that. Myths.

Posted in: Featured, Inspiration, Writing Life Tagged: creative writing, write a book, writing strategies

Book Endings: The Final Frontier

February 24, 2012 by Kathy Steffen 4 Comments
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No matter how terrific the rest of the story, the ending is what readers remember. When you write a book, a great finale to your story can be a challenge. Here are some writing tips to help.

Posted in: Writing Craft, Writing Tips Tagged: write a book, writing endings, writing tips

Best Writing Tools–My “How To Write” Bookshelf

June 15, 2011 by Kathy Steffen 7 Comments

I love books, writing books included. I have them all. Well, maybe not all, but I do have quite a few, and my collection constantly grows. I read them, highlight passages, make notes, and then if they are truly excellent I keep them on my “How to Write” bookshelf. These are the books I reach … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book Reviews Tagged: creative writing, how to write, novel writing, on writing, write a book, write a novel, writing, writing reference, writing technique, writing tips
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