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On Writing a Synopsis

by Katie McCoach | May 21, 2015 | Author Resources, Author Tips, NaNoWriMo, Publishing, Writing

Writing a synopsis is tough right? No wonder it’s called “The Dreaded Synopsis” when it’s time for a writer to create one. I’m currently working on creating my own, so hey, I’m right there with you. I just want to hire someone else to do it! But I know that no...

5 Things Authors Can Outsource to a Virtual Assistant

by Katie McCoach | Apr 23, 2015 | Author Resources, Author Tips, Guest Blogs, Publishing, Writing

Guest post by Jordan Hansen Writing is generally a pretty solitary thing. You get your coffee, your laptop, and a comfy chair, maybe you put on a highly curated playlist, and you go. Because writing is so personal in nature, it’s not usually considered a...

Best Craft Books on Writing

by Katie McCoach | Apr 2, 2015 | Author Resources, Editing, NaNoWriMo, Reading, Writing

The debate on whether craft books on writing are necessary or not has gone on, and will continue to go on, forever. I believe that first and foremost you learn best by doing—the more you write, the more you’ll learn. As Jayne Ann Krentz & Susan Elizabeth...

Recommended Read For Writers: Stephen King’s On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft

by Katie McCoach | Mar 26, 2015 | Author Resources, Book Reviews, Reading, Writing

I recently finished reading, well actually listening to Stephen King’s On Writing: A Memoir of  the Craft.  Highly recommended for all writers! There’s a lot of conflicting advice about craft books for writers—some think you can’t learn from them, or...

21 Ideas for 21 Days of Writing

by Katie McCoach | Mar 19, 2015 | Author Resources, Author Tips, NaNoWriMo, Writing

  It takes 21 days to MAKE or BREAK a habit. I bet we all have a lovely list of habits to break, but what about the good habits? What about the habit of writing everyday? If all it takes it 21 consistent days to form a good habit of writing everyday, then we can...

Plot Worksheets For Writers

by Katie McCoach | Feb 19, 2015 | Author Resources, Author Tips, NaNoWriMo, Writing

Some writers are plotters, some are pantsers (writing by the seat of their pants), and some are a combination of both. I think at some point almost all writers have been on both sides of this (feel free to comment if I’m wrong!). For those writers that are in need of...
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