Ian Brooks
Can an Extrovert Become a Writer?
Yes! Of course an extrovert can become a writer!!! Writing is quite a solitary profession and is suited more to introverts but that...
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Ian Brooks
Jul 17, 20231 min read
Are Writers Usually Introverts?
There’s no denying that being a writer suits a lot of introverts. Anyone who enjoys their own company more than the company of others...
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Ian Brooks
Jul 17, 20231 min read
Are Writers Usually Lonely?
One of the downsides to being a writer is that it can be quite a lonely profession. While this suits many writers as they do enjoy their...
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Ian Brooks
Jul 13, 20232 min read
The Best Opening Lines in Books
A great opening line can grab your attention from the very start. It can stir something inside of you and get you interested in the...
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Ian Brooks
Jul 12, 20232 min read
What are Bad Ways to Start a Story?
Just as there are good ways of starting a story, there are also bad ways. Terrible ways, in fact. And if you start a story badly, there’s...
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Ian Brooks
Jul 12, 20231 min read
What is the Best Way to Start a Story?
There is no simple answer to this. It’s like saying, “How long is a piece of string?” or “What’s the nicest ice-cream flavour?”. It...
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Ian Brooks
Jul 12, 20231 min read
How Do I Start a Story?
There are many different ways to start a story. Some good. Some bad. And you will have to decide what type of opening fits your story...
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Ian Brooks
Jul 10, 20231 min read
What Must a Good Story Have?
While there are millions upon millions of books and stories in the world, they all contain similar traits. The vast, vast, vast majority...
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Ian Brooks
Jul 10, 20232 min read
What is a Good Story Idea?
Do you want to write a story but are struggling to come up with an idea? Maybe it’s a short story, or a novella, or a children’s book or...
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Ian Brooks
Jul 10, 20231 min read
Is it Hard to Write a Book?
Many say the hardest part of writing a book is sitting down and actually writing the first page. We have written previously about the...
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Ian Brooks
Jul 5, 20231 min read
How Do You Start Writing a Book for the First Time?
If you’re looking to write a book for the first time, great! Fantastic idea. All you really need is a pen and paper or a laptop and away...
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Ian Brooks
Jul 5, 20231 min read
What is the Hardest Part of Writing a Book?
There are many challenges when writing a book. Writing schedules, planning properly, self-doubt, the knowledge that failure is more...
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Ian Brooks
Jul 5, 20231 min read
Why is Writing a Book So Hard?
Writing a book is a big undertaking but hugely rewarding. However, there are a number of barriers to actually finishing one. If you’re...
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Ian Brooks
Jul 4, 20231 min read
Can I Be An Author Without Showing My Face?
Yes! You can definitely be an author without showing your face. There are no requirements at all for showing your face as an author. You...
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Ian Brooks
Jul 4, 20231 min read
Can I Write a Book with No Experience?
Yes, for the most part! If you are writing fiction, then there is nothing stopping you from writing a book. All you need is a pen and...
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Ian Brooks
Jul 3, 20232 min read
3 Things Every Beginner Writer Should Know
If you’ve just started writing, then congratulations! Writing anything, whether it be a novel, a short story, a poem or just a blog post,...
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Ian Brooks
Jun 29, 20232 min read
Baby Got (Feed)Back
Have you ever received feedback on your work? Have you ever opened yourself up like a tin can and put yourself through the ordeal of...
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Ian Brooks
Jun 23, 20231 min read
I've Got a Blank Page Baby
“If you gaze long enough at an abyss, the abyss will gaze back at you.” Fredrich Nietzsche Any writer can tell you about the blank page....
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