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3 Key Points To a Great Plot Twist

The magic of a Plot twist

A plot twist can make or break your novel. Make sure you consider these three vital points to give your novel a mind-blowing plot twist every reader craves.

Posted byRG Vaughan6th April 2022Posted inWriting adviceTags:indie author, self-publishing, writing a novelLeave a comment on 3 Key Points To a Great Plot Twist

How many words in a novel chapter?

Chapter lengths

There are average word counts for all novel chapters, and it will be wise to work within the ranges. But your chapter sizes will depend on four key points.

Posted byRG Vaughan30th March 202230th March 2022Posted inWriting adviceTags:indie author, self-publishing, writing a novelLeave a comment on How many words in a novel chapter?

Creative writing competitions

Creative writing competitions

Creative writing competitions are a great way to hone your skills as a writer, and engage with the wonderful people in writing communities around the world.

Posted byRG Vaughan23rd March 202223rd March 2022Posted inMarketingTags:book marketing, indie author, self-publishingLeave a comment on Creative writing competitions

Why is a novel’s word count so important?

Word Counts and book sizes

A novel’s word count is a statement. It shows the story can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with other books in its genre, and the author knows what they’re doing.

Posted byRG Vaughan16th March 202216th March 2022Posted inWriting adviceTags:indie author, self-publishing, writing a novelLeave a comment on Why is a novel’s word count so important?

5 Reasons why self-published books fail

Why books fail

Readers buying self-published books deserve quality. But sometimes, they are left wanting. A writer can prevent this by addressing these 5 common issues.

Posted byRG Vaughan9th March 202212th March 2022Posted inMarketingTags:book marketing, indie author, self-publishing, writing a novelLeave a comment on 5 Reasons why self-published books fail

How to Write The Buildup: Rising Action and Crisis

How to write the buildup

The buildup phase of a story arc is the lion’s share of the story. Hook your reader and develop your characters by using rising action and crisis effectively.

Posted byRG Vaughan2nd March 20222nd March 2022Posted inWriting adviceTags:indie author, self-publishing, writing a novelLeave a comment on How to Write The Buildup: Rising Action and Crisis

What are the basic points of a story arc

7 points of a story arc

Knowing the points of a basic story arc is key to storyline plotting. Use these 7 points to help keep each element of your story on track, clear and logical.

Posted byRG Vaughan26th February 202226th February 2022Posted inWriting adviceTags:indie author, self-publishing, writing a novelLeave a comment on What are the basic points of a story arc

Should I Write a Series or Standalone book?

Standalone or series

New authors can be torn between writing a standalone novel or a book series. It’s a difficult decision that must be answered before the first words are written.

Posted byRG Vaughan7th February 20224th March 2022Posted inWriting adviceTags:indie author, self-publishing, writing a novelLeave a comment on Should I Write a Series or Standalone book?

Do self-published books sell?

Do self-published books sell

Selling self-published books is difficult. But many authors have succeeded and gone on to earing a living wage. But it all comes down to these three things

Posted byRG Vaughan2nd February 202221st February 2022Posted inMarketingTags:indie author, self-publishing, writing a novelLeave a comment on Do self-published books sell?

Avoid Scams and Self-Publish For Free

Self-publish for free

You can also write, edit, and market your book without spending. And you can even self-publish for free if you avoid scammers and look in the right places.

Posted byRG Vaughan5th January 202215th February 2022Posted inMarketingTags:indie author, self-publishing, writing a novelLeave a comment on Avoid Scams and Self-Publish For Free

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