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While writing my first book it was incredibly hard for me to find any formatting tips for google docs. This led to me having to edit multiple times and caused a lot of frustration. So in writing this, I hope to prevent that for you! Start with a blank Google document. A clean slate. Go to file > Page setup… Continue reading "How to Format A Book on Google Docs for Amazon"
By Emmy Noel on
I am officially a published author! My book is finally up for sale on Amazon: Link for the ebook and print version. I chose Amazon to publish my book it took maybe an hour to publish in both ebook and print version, it was an incredibly easy process to do. You do have to wait up to 72 hours before… Continue reading "Published!"
By Emmy Noel on
Hello to all of my readers! I am posting a quick update on the progress of my book. It is now over 50,000 words long, it has been a long process so far. In my previous blog post, I mentioned how I had sent my book to a publisher who then for some reason or another dropped off the face… Continue reading "Keep On Keeping On"
By Emmy Noel on
So I realize I haven’t done a blog post in a while and I apologize to you, my dear readers. I have been trying to publish my book. The first publisher I sent it to (won’t give a name for privacy reasons.) Responded six weeks after the initial submission. Their response was enthusiastic, saying that they would want to publish… Continue reading "Publishing Drama (an update)"
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Sorry that this post took a long time in coming it has been a hectic time for us at Shutters & Pen Strokes! Okay, let’s establish that your character has to have a goal, It’s the number one way to keep your story moving forward. You’ve created this character, they probably feel like your baby. You know that they… Continue reading "How To Give Your Character’s A Goal"
By Emmy Noel on
Can you believe it’s almost been one whole year since we started the Write A Book In One Year Challenge! The official end date is on November 20, 2018. However, I am drawing this to a close, as I continue to edit and look for a publisher. I have learned so much from writing out my first novella. I have… Continue reading "It Is Finished"
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Okay, Readers, it’s your time to shine. We want your opinion! Has there ever been a time, when you wanted to read something, but it didn’t exist? Well, post down in the comments that book. It doesn’t even have to be a book, it can be a blog post or an article! Get creative and post it in the comments!… Continue reading "Tell us"
By Emmy Noel on
Hey, Dear Readers, it’s month 9! I am currently letting peer’s edit my book, I am also taking the time to go back and read my book. If I find something that needs editing, I edit. I have added to the story as well because I noticed that something was lacking in certain spots. It is now a Novella in… Continue reading "Month 9"
By Emmy Noel on
Have you ever struggled to name a character? I enjoy naming my characters because I am giving them their (in essence) first bit of personality. I go in-depth when naming my characters, searching out the meaning of their names. Or if I use someone’s name, from real life, I try to mirror those aspects into my character. Two great websites… Continue reading "Character Names"
By Emmy Noel on
I have finished both my second draft and first edit of my 1-year-book! Yay! I did it by transferring the written story to typed and then edited chapter by chapter. For my final edit, I will have friends and family review my book! This is called peer review. One of the best ways to do this is to do what… Continue reading "Time To Edit: Phase 2"