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SICK OF FEELING LIKE YOU'RE TRYING TO FIGURE THIS OUT ALL BY YOURSELF?

Writing a book is complicated.

First there's deciding what genre to choose, a theme, the right plot template, creating characters, editing....

Phew, the list goes on!

So to help you out, here are some of the tried and true methods I use when crafting a fiction book.

I am adding more blog posts on this all the time, so if the answer you're looking for isn't here just yet feel free to email me directly at nikki@nikkileetaylor.com and I'll see if I can help!

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

Nikki Lee Taylor

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.

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

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...

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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