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Why You Must Set Your Own Deadline

On July 20, 2017 By K.M. Allan7 Comments

One of the many perks of being a fictional writer is writing what you want, when you want. When you don’t have a publishing contract (yet), or anyone waiting to read your book, there are no expectations. This gives you the means to go at your own pace and take as long as you like …

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Increase Your Word Count In No Time Flat

On June 8, 2017June 15, 2017 By K.M. Allan7 Comments

If you’re a procrastinator, than chances are good that you’ve heard of the Pomodoro Technique—most likely while you were searching the web instead of writing. The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method where you use a timer to keep yourself on track with a task. In the early days of forming a writing habit …

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K.M. Allan

K.M. Allan

YA writer and blogger. Author of The Blackbirch Series, The Beginning, The Dark Half, and The Ritual (books 1, 2 & 3) are out now! I'm also an identical twin, but not the evil one.

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