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Motivation to Write a Book

How to Keep Yourself Motivated to Write a Book

November 11, 2024November 16, 2024Michael Brockbank

Writing a book is not as easy a task as some might think. In reality, it takes a great deal of motivation and determination to put together an entire book. At least one that people will want to read. Luckily, there are several ways to motivate yourself.

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Writing a Book First Draft

Writing the Book: Ideas to Finish the First Draft

October 28, 2024October 24, 2024Michael Brockbank

Writing the first draft of a book is perhaps the most difficult part of publishing. However, there are a variety of things you can do to help keep the words flowing. The trick is to find the methods that work best for you.

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Reedsy Planning Board in Use

How to Get the Most Out of the Reedsy Planning Board

October 9, 2024October 4, 2024Michael Brockbank

The book editor for Reedsy comes with a planning board to help you write your novels. It’s an exceptionally valuable tool that can hold all kinds of information for you. And it’s great for saving marketing information and links.

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Goals and Deadlines for Your Book

How to Properly Create Goals and Deadlines for Your Book

September 18, 2024October 3, 2024Michael Brockbank

As a self-published author, you have to keep yourself highly motivated and determined to finish your book, usually through goals and deadlines. After all, no one is standing over your shoulder tapping their feet. You want to get it published in a timely manner, right?

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Getting Story Ideas

How to Get a Plethora of Story Ideas for Your Book

July 8, 2024January 12, 2025Michael Brockbank

A lot of people have an idea of what or who they want to write about. It makes the job so much easier of writing a book if you know where you want to take it. But what if you need story ideas for courses, classes, or just for fun?

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