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Six Writing Formats Every Fiction Writer Should Try
By BookBaby author Dawn Field Whatever your chosen format as an author – novels, short stories, essays, etc. – trying your hand at others is an excellent writing exercise. Here are six writing formats...
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The Writing Process: Time Management Tips
By BookBaby author Norm Schriever I break the writing process into two parts. Part one includes planning, organizing, outlining, researching, reading, and taking copious notes. The second (and most...
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Two Stages of Creating A Believable Character
By BookBaby author The Script Lab Creating a believable character for your story begins with an initial idea, but the process of developing her into a complex, real personality will require thought and...
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Four things to decide before you write your memoir
By BookBaby author Dawn Field Memoirs are their own class of writing, but they have to adhere to the principles of great storytelling. Here are four things to consider before you write your memoir. A...
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Who Am I To Write a Memoir?
By BookBaby author Nancy L. Erickson I’ve met hundreds of people who have been through, learned, and discovered things that could change the world, and many ask, “Who am I to write a memoir?” Most...
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Use Positive Language To Build Yourself Up
By BookBaby author C. Hope Clark When asked if you’re a writer, do you use excuse words to hold yourself down, or do you use positive language and build yourself up? With multiple books published and a...
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The Micro-Memoir: Start Your Memoir With A Moment
By BookBaby author Dawn Field A micro-memoir focuses on one moment – maybe only seconds long. Whether it’s the actual start to your book, or just a way to get you to start the writing process, these...
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How To Make Money With Your Business Book – Part 1
By BookBaby author Tucker Max Writing a book is a way to expose your ideas and innovations to the world – but you can make money with your business book when you realize it’s really a promotional...
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Reading Benefits Your Mind And Body [Infographic]
By BookBaby author BookBaby According to various scientific studies, reading has measurable health benefits beyond the transient (or infinite) enjoyment you derive from simply reading stories and...
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How To Make Money With Your Business Book – Part 2
By BookBaby author Tucker Max Writing a business book is a way to build a reputation and explore a topic of your expertise – and you can make money with your book when you put it to use to promote your...
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From Book To Film: 10 Great Adaptations
By BookBaby author The Script Lab My mission was to list films that aren’t the obvious “go to” movies in a “best book to film adaptation” compilation. I sought to put some lesser recognized movies in...
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Life After NaNoWriMo: The Book Revision Process
By BookBaby author Grant Faulkner NaNoWriMo’s Executive Director, Grant Faulkner, joined our December #BBchat Twitter Chat to discuss the book revision process and what next steps writers should take...
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How Long Did It Take To Write Your Favorite Book?
By BookBaby author Andre Calilhanna NaNoWriMo sets would-be authors on a quest to write a 50,000-word book in 30 days. That’s an average of 1,667 words a day. Not a bad clip, right? Of course, that’s...
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Plotting the emotional map of your book
By BookBaby author Dawn Field The emotional map of your book is different than the plot, though the two are tightly related. Being aware of this emotional current can bring clarity to your writing, and...
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The First-timer’s Guide To Start Writing A Book
By BookBaby author Nancy L. Erickson It’s the start of the new year – and it’s finally time to write the book you’ve been thinking about. Except, you’re not even sure how to start writing a book. If...
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The Mokita Of Your Book
By BookBaby author Dawn Field Sometimes what your book needs is an elephant or two in the room. That’s what a mokita is, and while we don’t want these elephants in our real lives, they can be powerful...
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How To Make Time For Fiction When Nonfiction Writing Pays the Bills
By BookBaby author C. Hope Clark You can juggle fiction and nonfiction writing in your career, but you’ll need organization, diligence, and the ingenuity to recognize how to give each skill set its...
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One Thing You Absolutely Need In Your Book
By BookBaby author Dawn Field In almost every story, there is a pill that makes something exciting happen. Whether it brings love, stardom, happiness, or calamity in your book is up to you. Have you...
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From Book To Film: 10 Great Adaptations
By BookBaby author The Script Lab My mission was to list films that aren’t the obvious “go to” movies in a “best book to film adaptation” compilation. I sought to put some lesser recognized movies in...
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One Thing You Absolutely Need In Your Book
By BookBaby author Dawn Field In almost every story, there is a pill that makes something exciting happen. Whether it brings love, stardom, or calamity in your book is up to you. Have you ever seen...
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