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A New Fiction Author’s Perspective: Understanding 4-Part Story Structure

A New Fiction Author’s Perspective: Understanding 4-Part Story Structure

by Lise Cartwright | Jan 6, 2016 | writing-tips

Guess what?! Steve and I have started back on our journey together in co-writing a book, our YA novella about a teen witch called Dixxon… And I’m the new fiction author! I cannot tell you how overwhelming and scary it is for me to contemplate writing...
Oh Crap! 2016 is Nearly Here… A Guide to Setting Your Author Goals

Oh Crap! 2016 is Nearly Here… A Guide to Setting Your Author Goals

by Lise Cartwright | Dec 30, 2015 | author-platform

As 2015 draws to a close, it’s time to seriously think about your author business. Are you just dipping your toes in the water or are you going to jump into the water, balls all in? <– Sorry, Steve’s influence 😉 We’ve just finished planning...
Help! I’ve Got a Blank Page and a Blinking Cursor…

Help! I’ve Got a Blank Page and a Blinking Cursor…

by Lise Cartwright | Dec 23, 2015 | writing-tips

Writer’s block. It happens to all of us eventually, even though lately, you’ve probably seen around the interwebs that writer’s block is all in your head…! Well, if you were to get inside my head, you’d understand why I’ve got...
Kindle Spy: Your Secret Weapon on Amazon!

Kindle Spy: Your Secret Weapon on Amazon!

by Lise Cartwright | Dec 16, 2015 | Book Writing Software

What is Kindle Spy? As fellow authors and self publishers, It’s about time we introduced you to the secret weapon we use to research bestselling Kindle niches, Kindle Spy! KDSpy as it’s fondly referred to, is like having a little detective...
I Can’t Write… But I’m One Hell of a Speaker!

I Can’t Write… But I’m One Hell of a Speaker!

by Lise Cartwright | Dec 9, 2015 | writing-tips

A lot of people think it’s difficult to learn how to write a book… but the reality is, writing the book is probably the easiest part. What follows is what can lead you to pull your hair out, mutter incessantly under your breath and for all intents and...
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