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Author: Michael Brockbank

Idea to Manuscript

From Idea to Manuscript: How I Write My Books

December 3, 2025December 1, 2025Michael Brockbank

During the live streams on Monday nights, I’ve been asked a few times about how I write fiction books. Where do I get my ideas, how do I keep momentum going to write, and how do I solve writer’s block are among the most common questions. Let me break it down a bit.

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December Writing Challenge

A December Word Count Challenge – 3100 Per Day

December 1, 2025November 30, 2025Michael Brockbank

I’ve been working on setting up some realistic goals for 2026, and time management is at the forefront. This means a lot of other things should also click into place by utilizing my time better. So, I’ve decided to see if I can break my writing record by hitting 3100 words per day in December.

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Two Book Series

Why I Am Writing Two Completely Different Book Series

November 28, 2025November 23, 2025Michael Brockbank

Now that my dark western book, Shadows of Atlantic City, is published, it’s time to move back to the Witcham series. Yes, that means I am working on a dark fantasy and a dark western series at the same time. Why wouldn’t I just finish one before starting the other?

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Publishing Third Book

Writing Journey: Why It Took 2 Years to Publish My Third Book

November 26, 2025November 22, 2025Michael Brockbank

On November 21, 2025, I officially finished the final edits and touch-ups for my book, Shadows of Atlantic City. That means I was working on it for more than two years. And although I can write fast, professional and personal issues slowed the progress.

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Passive Blogging Income

How Passive Is a Blog’s Income in 2026, Really?

November 24, 2025November 21, 2025Michael Brockbank

A lot of experts out there state that creating a strong blog can generate a decent passive income. This means that you don’t have to put in a lot of effort for the site to make money. However, blogging today isn’t as passive as it was a decade ago.

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