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5 Ways to Say ‘No’ That Won’t Damage Your Career as an Author

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In any career, whatsoever, saying 'no' is a big thing. Many of us are struggling in our everyday professional lives to say 'no' to things we don't want to do, or cannot do, but are afraid that it will affect our future. In a writer's life also, there are points when a 'no' becomes inevitable. Impossible deadlines, pressure to change plot for the sake of marketing and … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Say ‘No’ That Won’t Damage Your Career as an Author

5 Tips for Writers to Become Better Conversationalists

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There is a tendency for novice writers to be introverted and generally not that great as conversationalists, despite having a great command of language. This is normal and not really frowned upon, but in the days of social media, writers really need to learn how to start and keep a conversation going – whether it’s written or verbal. If you fall into the category of writers who … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for Writers to Become Better Conversationalists

5 Tips for Writing a Meaningful Backstory

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Backstory is the accumulation of all the small details of the characters’ earlier lives. It encompasses everything that has happened to them before the start of the novel. It explains who they are and which events led them to become that person at the moment when the readers meet them. Think of it as the story that happened before the story you’re writing takes place. But, … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for Writing a Meaningful Backstory