Welcome back to my blog, where we are discussing the ins and outs of how to edit your novel. Today is Part 2 of a 6-part series on editing your novel, and our topic for this post is the different types of editors for your novel. We’ll also be discussing how much (on average) these […]
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Welcome to my 6-part series on how to edit your novel. In this series, we are going to cover the following topics: Part 1: Self-EditsPart 2: Types of Professional Edits (And Associated Costs)Part 3: Beta ReadersPart 4: My Recommended Books On EditingPart 5: How To Know When Your Edits Are CompletePart 6: How I Organize […]
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You guys know how excited I get about new launches from Erin Condren, and I think this new Kaleidoscope pattern for 2019-2020 is my favorite of all time! I just got my haul in from their latest launch, and I’ve been dying to show you guys what their new products look like! My Erin Condren […]
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This is such an appropriate topic for this week, because even though I had a really busy, ambitious plan set out for this week, I woke up Monday morning feeling sick. So disappointing! In the past, I might have tried to really push myself beyond my limits, and without fail, that would always lead to […]
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Have you ever wished you could write a little bit faster? Do you struggle sometimes to write as many words per day as you really want to? Today, I have some great writing tips for you that I know will help almost everyone to begin to write faster and more consistently. However, I also want […]
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Self-doubt is something we all face as writers, but there are ways to help overcome these feelings. Trust me, I know self-doubt on a highly personal level, and I understand how difficult it can be to deal with when you’re right in the middle of it, but I assure you that most of what self-doubt […]
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There are lots of options for how to keep track of the information you’ll need to remember in a long-running series, but one of my favorite ways to keep a Series Bible is inside a private Wiki. Keep reading or watch today’s video to find out why a wiki can be a great choice for […]
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Do you have a big writing goal that you’ve been trying to meet? Maybe you’re just trying to finish your first novel, or maybe you want to increase your productivity. In today’s post, I’m going to give you five steps to crush your writing goals. Crush Your Goals These are the number one steps I […]
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When I first started writing, I thought that would always be the main part of my job. But as I moved into self-publishing, I started to understand that there is a whole lot more to being a published writer than just writing! So, how do you get it all done when you’re expected to fulfill […]
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I was so honored to be a guest on the Write-Minded podcast with hosts Brooke Warner (She Writes) and Grant Falkner (NaNo WriMo). I honestly had an amazing time discussing self-publishing with them, and I really think this interview is something a lot of you would be interested in hearing. You can listen to the […]
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I have been self-publishing my books since 2010, and in that time, I've sold well over half a million copies of my books. I'm not a superstar or a huge bestseller, but I have built an amazing career that brings me great joy. Here at Heart Breathings, I hope to help you find that same level of success. Let's do this.
