I’m right at the very beginning

Tackling the first draft of a novel is an epic endeavour and we are here to help you over that literary mountain! Make solid progress, troubleshoot your plotholes and get to the end.

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Let's dive in!

Give it space - how to grow stories in your head
Give it space: How to grow stories in your head
5 tips for first draft triumph - get those words out!
5 Tips for First Draft Triumph
The First Draft - a comprehensive guide
The First Draft
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Get to know your characters

Writing strong characters - who are they and what do they want?
Writing Strong Characters
The fundamental human truth - what's at the heart of your story?
The Fundamental Nugget of Human Truth
Making people - how to create a person with your brain
Making People
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Stay motivated

Get in the writing zone - find your sweet spot
Get in the writing ZONE
Couch to 5K Words - level up your word count!
Couch To 5k Words
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Hit a plot hole? Troubleshoot Your Novel
Troubleshoot Your Novel
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