Author: P.J.Scribbans
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Embracing Reader Feedback
It’s finally time folks! Post-beta reader feedback editing begins. Wish me luck.
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The Power of Productive Procrastination:
We all procrastinate, but what if I told you that could actually help your writing? Some of my best ideas come during long walks, letting my subconscious solve problems. Or even while sitting by a pool in Tenerife, people – watching – a goldmine for observing human behavior and sparking…
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Beta Readers: Where to Look and not to Look
Struggling to find the right beta readers for your manuscript? Explore top platforms like Facebook groups, Scribophile, and Goodreads, while avoiding common pitfalls like biased feedback from family and plagiarism risks. Learn how to safeguard your work and turn tough critiques into valuable growth.
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A Summary of my Dales Way Journey
As I stood in Bowness, the final stretch behind me, a deep sense of achievement settled in. The Dales Way.
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5 Essential Writing Tips for Aspiring Authors
A little summary of my favorite writing tips from this blog. Enjoy!
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The Day I Finally Sent My Novel to Beta Readers
The article shares the mix of nerves and relief that comes with finally sending a novel to beta readers. It touches on the joy of unexpected free time, the need for honest feedback (no sugar-coating!).
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Exciting Update: Out for Beta Reading!
Paul J. Scribbans shares a major update on his historical fantasy novel set in the English Lake District.
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Enhance your Writing with New Surroundings
As a writer, I frequently find myself engrossed in the realm of words, anchored to the comforting boundaries of my home office, my bed, the sofa, or my beloved garden shed (well, it’s more than just a shed, but that’s how we refer to it). The familiarity of a comfortable…
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The Impostor Syndrome Struggle
If you’ve ever found yourself sitting down with your latest piece of writing, reading through it, and suddenly feeling like you have no business writing. Congratulations! You’ve experienced impostor syndrome. But don’t worry, you’re not alone. This feeling is familiar among new writers and even seasoned professionals occasionally. The good…
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