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Out of ideas? Need fresh inspiration to kick off your next novel? The plot bunnies are rushing by, so grab one (or three) and get busy.…
When you see a book on the shelf, or click on an online novel, you’re seeing the fruit of a long journey. It looks effortless. You…
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We all have our favorite genres. We also have our favorite types of writing. If you’re here, you’re probably trying to write a book. That’s a…