If your reading habits include only Facebook posts, Twitter feeds and news headlines, you should consider adding a few pages of a book to your list every day. The benefits are too good to ignore! Books take you to a different world; introduce you to memorable characters, great dialogues and a dazzling plot. They capture your attention and make you believe. With unexpected twists and turns, a story enthralls you and stays in the back of your mind for days. Readers also often relate closely to …

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Converting an idea, knowledge or experience into a non-fiction book is never easy. If you do not follow a systematic approach, you can get lost in the web of attention and research the craft demands.   At the bookstore, you must have noticed that the books in non-fiction section range from biography, travel, self-help, and cookbook to the every other topic one can imagine. If you do some research you will find out that most of the authors of these books are not professional writers; …

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Writer’s block can be real or imaginary, but it can definitely hamper your writings, delay your goals and disturb your internal peace. Have you ever faced a situation where it was you vs. a white paper or blank screen? Ideas were not flowing, creativity appeared like an unknown territory and you started doubting your writing skills. The war went on for hours and despite your valiant efforts, you lost. You struggled to write a single sentence and ended up in a web of anxiety, stress, …

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Maintaining a consistent creativity level can be challenging while completing your manuscript. You can be in the middle of writing a chapter, but suddenly you need to pause to stretch your muscles. When you restart, you cannot get back in the flow. You write a couple of sentences but again lose focus. However, something is different. It’s not writer's block, as ideas are flowing, but low creativity this time. You wonder– how do I stay creative every day when I am writing my book? Is there a …

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Writing your first novel is fun but also challenging. Whether you are writing your first book or struggling to complete your second, sometimes you need help in focusing and figuring out how to reach  your goal. Use these tips to help you go from first sentence all the way to a completed book. Outline your story idea Before you start writing a novel, it’s important to find a book idea that will sustain your interest. A strong idea will be a fount of creative inspiration right to the final …

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