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gnewbegin
- Feb 13, 2022
- 5 min
Do I need an Editor?
The short answer to this question is “yes”. No matter who you are, or how long you’ve been writing for, you need an editor. And yes, all...
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gnewbegin
- Nov 10, 2021
- 3 min
NaNoWriMo 2021
If you’re new to the writing scene, or conversely you aren’t a writer and are simply here to find out what this weird thing actually is —...
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gnewbegin
- Oct 17, 2021
- 3 min
What should drive you?
I’ve written a couple of times about whether “you’re good enough” or “why you should write“, but perhaps more importantly… what should be...
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gnewbegin
- Oct 8, 2021
- 4 min
Is it ok to write for money?
Well… yeah, of course it is. I fact, there are plenty of copywriters, ghostwriters, journalists, etc., out there that write for money...
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gnewbegin
- Sep 11, 2021
- 7 min
Burnout: it’s real, and it can affect anyone
In this blog, I’ve already talked about my thoughts on “writer’s block” in my article titled How to Write a Book. Today, however, I...
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gnewbegin
- Aug 16, 2021
- 3 min
How to write a book
Writing a book is easy — as easy as 1, 2, 3! Start writing Don’t stop Finish when the book is done OK, maybe that’s a bit facetious....
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gnewbegin
- Jul 30, 2021
- 4 min
How often should I write?
It’s the age-old question, isn’t it? The question on every new writer’s lips: how much should I write per month, per week, per day…? It’s...
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gnewbegin
- Jul 22, 2021
- 3 min
Anyone can write a book!
As a self-published author, you’ll inevitably come up against this from time to time. When you share your pride at having written and...
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gnewbegin
- Jun 29, 2021
- 2 min
Ideas: Not as Rare as You Think
You know who has ideas? Everybody. Every damned day. Many writers tend to put a huge amount of emphasis on their ideas. They carry little...
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gnewbegin
- Jun 22, 2021
- 6 min
Planning my second book
So… here I am, not long after writing an article about the whole stupid “plotters versus pantsers” debate… writing an article about how...
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gnewbegin
- May 31, 2021
- 4 min
The “Plotter vs Pantser” debate is silly
If you’ve been hanging around writer circles for a while, you’ve probably heard the topic come up – “which are you, Plotter or Pantser?”...
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gnewbegin
- May 24, 2021
- 5 min
Beware Vanity Press and Predatory “Self Publishing” Companies
I am just about to publish my first novel, and I’ve done the whole thing myself (with, of course, help for cover design, editing, and...
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gnewbegin
- May 12, 2021
- 3 min
Book 1 Update: May 2021
Hey! You might recall back in mid-March that I had completed the third draft of my first novel (title: Pyramidion), and was ready to pass...
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gnewbegin
- May 8, 2021
- 4 min
“Am I good enough?”
Am I a good enough writer to sell books – that is, am I good enough for people to actually want to read and enjoy reading my books? This...
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gnewbegin
- Apr 8, 2021
- 4 min
Why write?
Why write, indeed. I guess it’s different strokes for different folks, but I think it all comes down to just a few things: For a job For...
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gnewbegin
- Mar 18, 2021
- 4 min
Third Draft is done!
So… I just finished my third draft. So why am I so excited? Well… it all comes down to the process, and the process for this book has...
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gnewbegin
- Feb 25, 2021
- 3 min
What’s on my Desk?
Well, I hope there’s nothing terribly embarrassing in this photo, but hey – I basically LIVE at my desk these days. But my desk is a...
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gnewbegin
- Feb 25, 2021
- 2 min
Never Stop Never Stopping
If there’s one tip that has been most important to me since I started, it’s this: don’t stop. I mean, it goes without saying. If you want...
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gnewbegin
- Feb 25, 2021
- 5 min
Planning my First Book – a Learning Experience
[Note: I have no idea what that image is. I found it in my archives, and it looks like something one of my kids drew. Seems to fit.] When...
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