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Why You Haven't Started Writing Your Novel You want to write a book. Maybe you already have an idea for a story. You just haven't put pen to paper yet. Why?  Because you are afraid. Afraid of failure. Afraid that you aren't good enough. Afraid that no one will want to read what you write. Get over your fears and get those first words on the page with these quick tips.  2
Posted on February 16, 2019

Why You Haven’t Started Writing Your Book

Why haven’t you started writing your novel? The mostly likely reason is: Fear. You’re scared you will fail. You’re scared you aren’t good enough. You’re scared no one will want…

Posted on December 23, 2018

How To Write a Gripping First Chapter

Picture this: Someone picks up your book in the store. They look at the cover, read the synopsis and decide to read the first page or two. Now, after they…

Posted on December 9, 2018

Should you tell people you are writing a book?

Should you tell people you are writing a book? This a question most writers will ask themselves. Some advise that you keep your novel a secret, at least until it’s ready…

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Posted on November 24, 2018

Things NOT To Include In Your First Draft

Just write it. Get the story on the page and worry about the rest later. This is the advice many new (and old) writers read/hear when starting their first drafts….

Outlining your novel as you write can increase your productivity, help you spot plot holes early and save yourself countless editing hours. + Free Downloadable Outlining Template (no sign up necessary)
Posted on November 11, 2018

How To Outline Your Novel: Part 2

Today we are talking about outlining—but not as you so often see it. With this outlining method, you outline your story as you go. “How is that possible?” I hear…

Posted on October 28, 2018

6 Things You MUST Do To Prep For NaNoWriMo

With just a few days to go until November 1st (the official start date of NaNoWriMo) writers everywhere are physically and mentally preparing themselves for the most well-loved writing challenge in…

Posted on October 17, 2018

Free Character Development Workbook

Today, I am really excited to share with you my Character Development Workbook, filled with character sheets and 3 writing exercises that have been designed to help you get to…

Curious to know what another aspiring author is cirrently working on for NaNoWriMo. In this post I reveal my current WIP: Project Black Flag.
Posted on October 9, 2018

WIP Announcement: Project ‘Black Flag’

This one is different. I can feel it in my bones. I have always wanted to write my own book. In one of my earliest memories, I can remember turning…

How To Outline Your Novel Samanthaallaker.com
Posted on October 8, 2018

How To Outline A Novel: Part 1

Now that you’ve developed your story idea (if you missed that post make sure to check it out here) you will, at the very least, have a rough idea about…

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