What I've Learnt

Alex

Feb 26, 202325 min read

BOOK REVIEW | 'Sugar Daddy' by Lisa Kleypas

A Contemporary Romance (potentially borderline Women's Fiction) 4.3 out of 5 Stars "Really liked it" I enjoyed this book, it was very...

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Alex

Jan 14, 20234 min read

Finding the Time to Write

Okay, so my word count is suffering significantly ever since I started selling eight hours of my weekdays to the man again. What to do?...

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Alex

Dec 17, 20222 min read

Track Your Time from the Very Beginning!

I'm writing my story for me, first and foremost. I'm super clear on my 'Why' and the spooky, intuitive way I was called upon to write...

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Alex

Dec 4, 20221 min read

Working Full Time? When on Earth do I get to Write?

Beginning is one thing. I'm more interested how you keep going? We're off the boat now. I've spent a good couple of weeks getting our...

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Alex

Nov 29, 20221 min read

Comparative Titles & Query Letters

Has anyone read a #romance with two or more of these tropes in it? 💗 #EmotionalTrauma and (come to think of it) a sub-plot dash of...

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Alex

Nov 26, 20221 min read

Why I Write

When I finished writing the first draft of chapter five I burst into tears. I'll never forget that moment. It solidified my 'why'. The...

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Alex

Nov 14, 20221 min read

Forecasting Word Count

Things I've learnt by crunching these numbers: 1. I have proven I can write 3,684 words in a week if I focus on writing. 2. I was so...

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Alex

Nov 10, 20221 min read

Digital Plotting

One of my biggest lessons so far is becoming aware of Blake Snyder's 'Save the Cat' 15 beats. It fundamentally changed how I was writing,...

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