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November 2020 Roundup

On November 30, 2020 By K.M. Allan10 Comments

Welcome to the November 2020 roundup! Here we are at the end of November, which seems crazy considering 2020 has felt like it's dragged on for 5 years. In Melbourne, a lot of our stage 4 restrictions have eased, including traveling further from home and no longer having to wear masks outdoors if we can …

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October 2020 Roundup

On October 30, 2020November 9, 2020 By K.M. Allan15 Comments

If you're a subscriber to my newsletter, you'll find the content of this new blog post familiar. Since July 2019, I've been keeping subscribers up-to-date on my writing journey, what I've been reading, watching, taking photos of, and writing tips. In order to keep writing without burning out, though, I've made the decision to close …

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The Next Project Reset

The Next Project Reset

On August 7, 2020August 7, 2020 By K.M. Allan15 Comments

It can take years to shape a WIP into its book form, which is why it feels so weird to type "The End" and know for sure it is the end. While this is seen as a job well done and the signal that it's time to move onto the next project, for some writers, …

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Blackbirch: The Dark Half Is Out Now!

On July 18, 2020July 22, 2020 By K.M. Allan28 Comments

So, you might not have been expecting a blog from me this week or on a day that isn't my usual blogging day, but this one is special because my second book, Blackbirch: The Dark Half, is officially out in the world! By now, all the word clocks have ticked over and you should be …

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4 Reasons To Listen To Your Own Book

4 Reasons To Listen To Your Own Book

On May 29, 2020 By K.M. Allan24 Comments

By the time you're at the tail-end of the writing process, you are so sick of your words you'll do anything to not read them again. This usually happens right around the time you have to read them, though, because you're getting your MS ready to query or publish. But instead of begrudgingly wading through …

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2 Simple Ways To Switch Into Writer Mode

On May 1, 2020 By K.M. Allan18 Comments

Concentration is hard to come by at the best of times, but as we're currently experiencing the worst of times, it's downright rare. Time to write is just as scarce some days, with new Coronavirus world responsibilities taking priority. When you do get the chance to write, you might find that diving straight into work …

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How To Stay Creative When The World Is On Fire

How To Stay Creative When The World Is On Fire

On March 20, 2020 By K.M. Allan38 Comments

Raise your hand if you've been having trouble concentrating this last week. With Coronavirus sweeping the world, it's been hard to think about anything other than keeping your #SocialDistance and what you will do now it's impossible to find toilet paper. If you're lucky enough to be able to work from home, you're also facing …

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7 Author Essentials To Get In Place Before Releasing A Book

7 Author Essentials To Get In Place Before Releasing A Book

On February 7, 2020 By K.M. Allan30 Comments

It takes a lot of effort to put together a book, whether you're working as a team with a publisher, or going the indie route and doing it yourself. There are final edits to do/check, book covers to organize/approve of, and print and ebook files to wrangle together. By the time your book is ready …

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2019 Blog Roundup

2019 Blog Roundup

On December 20, 2019 By K.M. Allan31 Comments

I don't know how it was for you, but for me, 2019 went by in a blink. As is the tradition of the last few years, this week's blog is a roundup of some of your favorite posts, my favorite posts, and other writerly/life lessons discovered throughout the year. Blog Posts Your Favorite Blog Posts …

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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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