Elise L. Blake
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Elise is a full-time writing coach and novelist. She is a recent college graduate from Southern New Hampshire University where she earned her BA in Creative Writing.
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Why It's Absolutely Worth It to Write Every Single Day
Writing every day is the most common piece of writing advice out there and it's for good reason. Now this doesn't mean that you are expected to sit at your computer and knock out a minimum of 1,000 words or a chapter in your novel every single day from now until your hands fall off - That would be unrealistic and unattainable.
By Elise L. Blake2 years ago in Writers
4 Things Bestselling Authors Don't Want You To Know
A bestselling author with millions of book sales, thousands of devoted fans, and a large online following can seem like a god among the rest of us writers who may be struggling to get our foot through the doorway let alone climb to the highest room in the tower.
By Elise L. Blake2 years ago in Writers
If You Want To Make A Living As An Author - Don't Quit Your Day Job
Before we begin I'd like to remind you that financial stability is not a guarantee as an author. Even the most successful authors are not guaranteed high returns or long-lasting royalty checks no matter how popular their books are when they are published. Do not assume you have failed if you have not reached stability as an author.
By Elise L. Blake2 years ago in Writers
3 Things That Destroy Your Writing
Have you ever wondered how someone could write wrong when there's no wrong way to write? It's more common than you think and I know you've experienced it for yourself - those books that you were looking forward to reading because they're all anyone can talk about in your reading groups -
By Elise L. Blake2 years ago in Writers
3 Powerful Ways To Outline Your Novel
I'm sure the pantsers have long since run away and avoided clicking on this article at all costs so I'm not too worried that those who are reading this are going to start arguing with me in the comments about how outlining ruins the idea of writing a novel.
By Elise L. Blake2 years ago in Writers
The Secret To Becoming A Writer IS Easier Than You Think
I've always wanted to learn how to run a marathon. Sure I know the steps, one foot in front of the other until I reach the finish line, but just like with writing where in its simplicity we are putting one word in front of the other until we reach the end of the story, there's a bit more to it than this.
By Elise L. Blake2 years ago in Writers
The Most High Stakes Way To Write Your Book (Don't Make This Mistake)
There are hundreds of ways for a writer to write their book. Some writers plot out their novels on the back of receipts and spare pieces of paper that they amass in a pile for when they finally need them while others keep notebooks filled with every thought their character has ever had in their non-existent life.
By Elise L. Blake2 years ago in Writers
If You Do This When You Write - You Need To Stop
Have you ever been in the flow of writing, typing out sentence after sentence of character arcs, settings, and powerful plot points when suddenly - you realize you meant to say something else a few sentences back so you scroll back up with the intent of changing just that one thing?
By Elise L. Blake2 years ago in Writers
If You Do This When You Write - You Need To Stop
Have you ever been in the flow of writing, typing out sentence after sentence of character arcs, settings, and powerful plot points when suddenly - you realize you meant to say something else a few sentences back so you scroll back up with the intent of changing just that one thing?
By Elise L. Blake2 years ago in Writers
