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Category: Writing Journal

Writing My First Book. A Diary. Weeks 5 and 6: Phase 2 Begins. Pathway to Publication

I met Louise for an initial discussion about helping turn my scribblings into a proper book. Phase 2. I will … More

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Writing My First Book. A Diary. Week 4: Moving Up A Level. Editor Hired.

I have no idea how you go about the step in publishing of moving to stage two, outside assistance. I … More

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Writing My First Book. A Diary. Week 3: Looking For Some Help With Editing.

I really enjoyed finishing my seventh novella, loosely based on a punk rock band I was a member of, during … More

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Writing My First Book. A Diary. Week 2: Speeding Along At Last.

In week 1, you may recall that I was struggling with my 6th novella, an apparently uninspiring story set at … More

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Writing My First Book. Background: A Very Inauspicious Beginning

by Chris Harris If I’m going to write a blog about writing a book, I first need to explain the … More

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Writing My First Book Diary. Week 1: Hitting My First Challenges.

by Chris Harris This is the first of an occasional diary about writing my first book, the writing of the … More

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Writing My First Book. A Novice Novelist’s Diary. An Introduction of Sorts.

Four months ago, I decided to partially semi-retire (yes, I know, a contradiction in terms) and attempt what I’m calling … More

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