Tag: Writing
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How to Draft a Novel in 30 Days: The 30-Day Plot Outline
Outlining can be both the most exciting and sometimes the most difficult part of the writing process, especially when you’re trying to win NaNoWriMo. So I came up with a solution – a 30-day plot template that will guide you from the beginning of your story to the end! Now you can draft a complete…
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A Look Back at 2022
Another year has gone by, but I always enjoy taking a moment to reflect on everything I accomplished, everything I didn’t, and all the lessons I’ll be taking with me into the new year. Welcome 2023, and Happy New Year!
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An Appreciation of Slowness and the Constant Allure of Productivity
The older I get, the more I want to take a moment to appreciate what I have, and how far I’ve come, instead of focusing on what I don’t. There will always be another task, another goal to achieve, but I’m more than a little tired of my productivity-addiction keeping me in a chokehold. It’s…
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Create Writing Prompts and Plot Hooks with Dice & Keyword Tables
I admit I might be out of control with the dice at this point, but you can’t deny that rolling a few dice to create some writing prompts just sounds like a lot of fun!
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The Best Free Tools & Apps for Writers
Sometimes you need to save a little money, so I’ve created a list of my favourite free apps for writers. From drafting, to outlining, to editing – there is something here to help you organize your writing without breaking a budget.
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Learning and Growing over 100 Days: A Long Overdue Update
Remember that project I started back in April? Well, things did not go as planned, so here’s why, and what I’m going to do about it.
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How to Use Dice and Oracle Tables to Guide Your Brainstorming Sessions
My recent solo rpg adventures have opened my mind to new methods of brainstorming and idea creation. So many table top games require you to roll dice, but can you really roll a few dice to help you brainstorm your next novel?
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The 100 Days Project: Reaching the 25% Mark and How It’s Going So Far
Remember that crazy project I decided to start last month? Well, seeing as I just hit the 25% mark, I figure it’s time I give you a little update, and talk about what’s ahead in my journey to publish in only 100 days.
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Can I Publish a Book in Only 100 Days?
I’ve had this crazy idea for a while now, and I can’t wait to see where it takes me. Today is the first day of my 100 Day Challenge – I’m going to try and publish my first book in only 20 weeks!
ALYSSA LOST IN SPACE 