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Category: Writing Tips

3 Tips to Help with NaNoWriMo

November 2, 2020 nedhayes

NaNoWriMo is a fantastic creative endeavor. I have much respect for writers who undertake the NaNoWriMo challenge and I’d like…

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10 Steps to Succeed at NanoWriMo

October 31, 2020 nedhayes

NaNoWriMo is an amazing writing challenge. During the month of November, writers around the world commit to writing a novel…

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Writer Tip: How Many Words Do Famous Writers Create Every Day?

October 12, 2020 nedhayes

Years ago, I read about an archive of Mark Twain unpublished drafts and manuscripts that had been found in a…

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Literary Devices: 52+ Terms plus Examples for Writers

September 17, 2020 nedhayes

Literary devices are tools in the writer’s toolbox that help you construct a strong story. These tools bring your readers…

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Posted in: Writing Tips Filed under: 25816, Published, Top

Writing a Book as a Pantser or a Plotter: What Kind of Writer Are You?

August 22, 2020 nedhayes

Are you a pantser or plotter? In fact, you may be a little of both. Writers today tend to refer…

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Writing Your Book: Word Counts in 2020

December 30, 2019 nedhayes

Over the last year, I’ve received a lot of questions from writers about word count in their manuscripts. I’ve  helped…

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The Big List of 125+ Metaphor Examples and Tips for Writers

November 17, 2019 nedhayes

Metaphors are everywhere! To help you understand this rhetorical device, here’s a big list of 125+ metaphor examples  (plus tips…

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How to Deliver a Book to an Editor: 10 Tips for the Perfect Format

November 11, 2019 nedhayes

The writing life is full of editors. If you’re going to have a successful writing career, you’re going to work…

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Posted in: Publishing, Writing Tips Filed under: 2616, format, Published

Counting Words: A Word Count Guide for Every Book Genre

October 25, 2019 nedhayes

Professional writers measure their progress word by word. As you’ve read in my article about writers’ daily word production, many…

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Posted in: Writing Tips Filed under: 5951, Published, wordcount

Word Count in Scrivener

October 19, 2019 nedhayes

Scrivener is a multi-function tool that is used by many writers. Scrivener includes tools to help you manage complex stories…

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