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How my dog Max saved my life and why the same lesson can help you reach your author goals

And as a writer, if you're not calm you can't think, and if you can't think, you can't create a book that someone else will enjoy.

Nikki Lee Taylor

Commas are key when you want to write clear sentences. Here's how to use them correctly in fiction

Commas are the undoing of so many beginner writers - some who don't even realise they're using them incorrectly. In fiction, commas are u...

Nikki Lee Taylor

Simple punctuation for fiction writers. Stick to these rules and you can't go wrong

Punctuation can be SUPER confusing when you're just starting out writing fiction. But with a few simple rules, you can do it properly and...

Nikki Lee Taylor

Get active with sentence structure

If you want to become a successful writer it is important to always use correct sentence structure. Here's how to write grammatically cor...

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How to use basic grammar to keep your readers turning the page

How to use basic grammar to keep your readers turning the page. Understanding basic grammar is one thing, but when it comes to writing

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Don't lose the plot. There's a simple way to write your book using proven story structures...

Sitting down to plot out your story can feel like a daunting task, so it might be a relief to know that no matter how far-out or wild your i

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Hey, what's the big idea? Why you should decide on a theme before you start to write...

But if your book doesn't also have a theme people can relate to they will never really feel what your characters are going through. And if t

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With genre comes great responsibility. How to get your book right from the very start....

If you're just starting out and entering the planning stages of your writing masterpiece, one of the most important things you need to thin

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Dear Diary, how do I walk in someone else's shoes?

Diary Entry - 7 March 2020 I have what I think might be a good idea for this book, but it has two main characters and both are mothers, t...

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Dear Diary, today I decided to shake it off and try again...

Diary entry - 3 March 2020 A few years ago I wrote and self-published a paranormal romance book called The Descendants - Rise of the Reap...

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Argggh, the dreaded typo!!!

As a writer it's our worst fear, right? We finally find the courage and confidence to show our work to someone, and there it is - the dre...

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Welcome to your 7-day Emotional Mastery for Authors course

Hi, and welcome to your 7-Day Emotional Mastery for Authors course! My name is Nikki Lee Taylor and I am so happy you're here, because be...

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How this is going to help you achieve your goal of becoming a published author

This is where we take the first steps toward building the self-belief you need to finish writing your book and put it out into the world!...

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How to use your course files

At the bottom of your lessons you will find print-friendly workbook pages that you can print out to complete your exercises. It's a good ...

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Lesson One - How to stop sabotaging your own success

First of all, I know gratitude and the Law of Attraction for some of you will sound a little airy fairy and seem like it has nothing at a...

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Lesson Two - (You need to...) Celebrate you baby, (you) need to praise you, like (you) should

So far, we've learned the importance of focusing on what we want instead of what we don't want. Now we are going to expand on those ideas...

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Lesson Three - Ready... okay! Why becoming your own cheerleader is a vital part of the process

At the end of the last lesson we started thinking about the importance praising ourselves instead of waiting to hear it from others. For ...

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Lesson Four - Hold on.... it's time to get emotional

Yes, you did read that correctly. I said use your emotions to make better choices. You see, you might not realise this, but when you are ...

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Lesson Five - It's time to get familiar

You’ve all heard the saying ‘familiarity breeds contempt’, but I am here to tell you there is another, very important, way to consider fa...

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Lesson Six - Do you really think you're worthy of becoming a published author?

So by now, you will have identified or be working toward creating positive beliefs about yourself. You will be familiar with your positiv...

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