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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...

Nikki Lee Taylor

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

Nikki Lee Taylor

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

Nikki Lee Taylor

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

Nikki Lee Taylor

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

Nikki Lee Taylor

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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