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Overcoming 5 Common Roadblocks That Keep Writers From Finishing Their Books - article
Keith Ogorek
Having an idea for a book is really easy. Starting a book is easy. But writing to the end is difficult and very few people actually reach their goal. Why is that? I believe it is because there are many obstacles on the path to a finished book. Why...
over 8 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Writer's Block
5 Tips for Writing a Book for the First Time
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Every author started somewhere. Make today your starting day! The prospect of writing a book can be a daunting task. Yes, you may have an idea. You may even be really excited about that idea—playing out scenes or developing characters in your head...
over 6 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Goal Setting and Process
How can I create a proposal for my nonfiction book that agents and publishers won’t be able to resist?
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Question: How can I create a proposal for my nonfiction book that agents and publishers won’t be able to resist? Answer: A nonfiction book proposal can be the ultimate selling tool when pursing a traditional publishing path. It serves as a business...
over 1 year ago
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I have a great idea for a book but don’t know how to begin writing. Where should I start?
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Question: I have a great idea for a book but don’t know how to begin writing. Where should I start? Answer: Having a great idea for a book is a wonderful gift, but can feel overwhelming if you’ve never written a book before! There is no right or...
over 1 year ago
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How to Write a Book in 2025: A 10-Step Guide
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Getting Started as a Writer If you’re reading this, you probably have an idea for a book you’ve been dying to write. That’s great! At the core of every successful book is a unique idea that inspired an author to take the initiative and write it into...
over 6 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Goal Setting and Process
Ask the Author: 8 Questions with Award-Winning Author Laurel Anne Hill
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Laurel Anne Hill grew up in San Francisco, with more dreams of adventure than good sense or money. Her close brushes with death, love of family, respect for honor and belief in a higher power continue to influence her writing and life. KOMENAR Publishing...
over 6 years ago
Fiction
Identifying Your Genre
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