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Daily Digest: Authors, Beware of “Warm” Outreach Scams

Daily Digest: Authors, Beware of “Warm” Outreach Scams

They called the widow to get the ‘inside scoop’ before emailing the publisher. They thought they were being personal—the source code proved they were predatory. ~  At first, it feels like an answer to a dream. Everyone wants recognition for their achievements: request for interviews, literary agent representation or even (gasp!) a movie deal. It’s a dream come true. Your heart skips a beat. You’re excited, giddy. Then, you dig into the bones of the email and your heart deflates….

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Daily Digest: Meet Cute Romance Chapter Breakdown

Daily Digest: Meet Cute Romance Chapter Breakdown

In a previous post, The Breakdown of the Chapter, I discussed how to avoid becoming overwhelmed by the enormity of writing an entire novel by approaching it one chapter at a time. Below is one example of using the Breakdown Method for a chapter. Each Chapter utilizes the same elements as the entire book. Not every chapter in your novel will use all the components listed below. However, if you using a Chapter Breakdown mindset, it will make the process…

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Daily Digest: The World of AI: It’s here to stay

Daily Digest: The World of AI: It’s here to stay

AI programs are helpful tools to assist you in your writing and design. AI may seem a little odd, perhaps even uncomfortable, to consider using, but we already use AI systems daily: Zoom, Facebook, and Grammarly. ChatGPT, or Roberta as I call her, is where I turn when I am in a writing rut. While she doesn’t have a voice (yet) and can be frustrating at times, she is much more than just a program. In fact, I’m not the…

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Daily Digest: The Breakdown of the Chapter

Daily Digest: The Breakdown of the Chapter

Crafting a novel can be overwhelming, but breaking it down into manageable pieces can make the process easier. Whether you use outlines, write by the seat of your pants, or a combination of both, each chapter of your final manuscript must contain essential elements. To avoid becoming overwhelmed by the enormity of writing an entire novel, approach it one chapter at a time. By breaking down the novel, you can manage the writing process better and ensure that each chapter…

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