Author: P.J.Scribbans
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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: My Historical Fantasy Novel Set in the English Lake District Reaches Beta Readers!
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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No time to Write? Wrong!
At some point in your writing career, whether you are a professional, amateur, or merely doing it as a hobby, you’ll hit the issue of getting enough time to write. Admittedly, if you are a professional, you’ve probably already dealt with this demon, conquered and slain it – or maybe…
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So how do you get your story started?
Early in my writing journey, the one thing that phased me for a long time was getting my stories started and translating the ideas in my head into written text. It sounds like it should be easy, but it can be a challenge for the uninitiated. If you’ve already got…
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Don’t be Afraid of the Big Bad Delete Key
One thing I struggled with when I started writing was pressing the dreaded delete key. At the time, deleting large swathes of text was unthinkable and and a waste of precious time. Over many months, I tried my hardest to repair sections of text that were simply rubbish. What I…
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