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I’m Taking A Writing Vacation
Author Learning

I’m Taking A Writing Vacation

ByZara Altair November 23, 2022November 23, 2022

Author writing vacation experiment to finish the first draft of the current WIP.

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Read to Write: 6 Benefits to Improve Your Writing Abilities
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Read to Write: 6 Benefits to Improve Your Writing Abilities

ByZara Altair April 25, 2022April 25, 2022

6 ways reading helps novel writers expand and improve their writing craft, voice, and storytelling skills.

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Write Your Novel: Mindset, Self-Care, and Personal Responsibility for Writers
Author Learning | Novel Writing

Write Your Novel: Mindset, Self-Care, and Personal Responsibility for Writers

ByZara Altair December 20, 2021December 20, 2021

How mindset leads to clear goals, decision making, and action for writers.

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Write Without Fear: How to Overcome Writer Fear
Author Learning | Mindset | Mystery writing

Write Without Fear: How to Overcome Writer Fear

ByZara Altair February 1, 2021October 26, 2021

Creativity is risk.Tips to overcome fear for writers. How to acknowledge your writing fears and steps to take to keep writing.

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Who’s On First In Your Story?
Author Learning | Mystery writing | Writing Craft

Who’s On First In Your Story?

ByZara Altair December 21, 2020October 26, 2021

Tips to master your story’s beginning. Character, setting, voice, action, and the first sentence all work together to draw your reader into your story.

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Good Flaws Connect Readers with Your Hero
Author Learning | Character Development

Good Flaws Connect Readers with Your Hero

ByZara Altair December 15, 2020October 26, 2021

Create believable character flaws for your hero that fit the character and the story. Your readers will connect with a believable character and your story.

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How to Build Story in the Middle – Part 2
Author Learning | Mystery writing | Story Structure

How to Build Story in the Middle – Part 2

ByZara Altair November 2, 2020October 26, 2021

A reversal at the midpoint points toward narrowing the focus in the second half of the middle.

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How to Build Story in the Middle – Part 1
Author Learning | Mystery writing | Story Structure

How to Build Story in the Middle – Part 1

ByZara Altair October 27, 2020October 26, 2021

How to develop Act 2 in the four-act structure to expand your story and get readers invested in the story.

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Are You Missing the Fun of Story Writing?
Author Learning | Mystery writing | Novel Writing

Are You Missing the Fun of Story Writing?

ByZara Altair October 13, 2020October 26, 2021

Three proven ways to kickstart each writing session so you don’t waste time staring at a blank page.

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Your Author Platform – Email Connects with Readers
Author Learning | Author Platform | Email for Authors

Your Author Platform – Email Connects with Readers

ByZara Altair August 11, 2020October 26, 2021

Steps to set up your email system to connect with readers.

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