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Month: July 2017

Discovery Writing vs Outlining

Discovery Writing vs Outlining

Main Points • Writers have different personalities. What works for you might not work for someone else and that’s okay. • Discovery writing (non-outlining) gets started faster but generally requires more revision. • Outliners take a lot of time initially but require less revision. • Try adopting different techniques/practices from the other side. • Leverage your strengths as a writer and mitigate your weaknesses. Intro Discovery writing versus outlining. Writing by the seat-of-your-pants versus planning ahead. Diving into your work…

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500-50-5 Or How to Write a Novel in One Year

500-50-5 Or How to Write a Novel in One Year

Main Points • Write a novel in one year using 500-50-5. • Write 500 words a day for 50 weeks a year, 5 days a week, and you’ll have written 125,000 words by the end of the year. • 500-50-5 gives you 2 days off a week and 2 weeks off a year to either relax or make up for lost time. • Enjoy the journey by consistently throwing time at your writing instead of focusing on the end result….

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The Journey Begins

The Journey Begins

Main Points I’m a writer working on success, one step at a time. Writing is a journey; welcome to mine! Who I Am Welcome to my blog! I’ve written five books ranging from vampire fiction to magi-punk (WWI tech with magic), fantasy, and science fiction. All told, I’ve written over 600,000 words which could look like a great accomplishment or very little depending on where you’re at. Writing is a journey. From the first time you try it, to getting…

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