Writing a book? 10 things I learnt

Writing a book does not take long, once you start – I decided I would write my book last August, and except for taking a break to do a lucrative copywriting job later that month, that is pretty much what I did. I then returned to and completed it in September, and did the editing and proofreading, bit by it, over the following months. Write a book over a sustained period – I made most progress in August, when I avoided doing any other work at...

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How to write easily – 8 tips

8 Insider’s Tips   1.)  STOP! – Think!   Who is your audience? What is your objective? (People often start writing too early, before they have fully planned their content) What is the format… for example, on the web write for scannability.  2.)  Plan and structure before you start writing YES, planning is important, however short your piece! WHY?  Because it will be quicker to write – Less editing – Ensure balance across text –...

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