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Writer Resolutions For The New Year (And How You Can Achieve Them)

Writer Resolutions For The New Year (And How You Can Achieve Them)

On January 5, 2018January 10, 2018 By K.M. Allan246 Comments

As one year draws to a close and a new one begins, we start with fresh eyes and the optimism that this will finally be the year that we achieve what we want, no matter how big or small those goals are. If you're a writer, your goals will revolve around putting words on the …

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Why Didn't I Plan!? The Regrets of a Pantser

Why Didn’t I Plan!? The Regrets of a Pantser

On October 20, 2017 By K.M. Allan9 Comments

I prefer pantsing when writing, which is going with the flow and seeing where the story takes me. There’s little planning involved beyond a vague idea of plot and characters (if you’re lucky). It’s perfect for creating natural story arcs and organic surprises and twists, but when it comes to the little details, I’ve discovered …

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Plan The Town

Plan The Town

On September 15, 2017October 19, 2017 By K.M. Allan11 Comments

I don't plan when I write. At least not at length. I'm a pantser and proud of it. That leads to surprise when writing, and ideas that come over you in eureka-esq moments that remind you why you're spending your days chained to the keyboard. One downside to being a pantser, though, is that you …

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K.M. Allan

K.M. Allan

YA writer and blogger. Author of The Blackbirch Series, The Beginning and The Dark Half (books 1 & 2) are out now! I'm also an identical twin, but not the evil one.

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Happy weekend! I’ll be spending mine finishing Avalon Hall by @ruth__miranda, publishing my February Roundup #blog, & more checklist edits for #Blackbirch 3. If you’ve been looking for my Writer Checklists after I mentioned them earlier this week, I’ve listed them all together for the first time on my blog. The link is in my bio!
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Yesterday I finished my #Blackbirch 3 grammar/spell checks, so today is all about fixing things I’ve noted down & running through my Weak Words & Repeats checklists (both of which can be found on my #blog **update: I’ve now added a direct link to my writing checklists. Look for it in my bio**). What #writing task is on your agenda for today?
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