If you don’t see

The book you want

On the shelves,

Write it.”

— Beverly Cleary

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QUICK WRITING TIP:

The secret behind creating engaging settings?

Incorporate the five senses into your descriptions.

Think about the sights, sounds, smells and touch on an environment.

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Writer’s block happens to everyone.

Don’t be discouraged.

Take a break. Shake up your writing habits.

Rekindle your motivation and inspiration   

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QUICK WRITING TIP

Show, don’t tell.

The golden rule.

Instead of telling your readers information, show them.

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QUICK WRITING TIP

Be okay with writing garbage.

First drafts are not always pretty,

but with a bit of editing,

a story can become beautiful.

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Find time to write.

Even if its ten minutes.

Even if it’s only 100 words.

Progress is progress.

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QUICK WRITING TIP:

If you need a name for a character,

then try looking through baby naming websites or historical databases.

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“You can always edit a bad page. You can’t edit a blank page.”

― Jodi Picoult

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