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A guide to writing and publishing your first book (Part 5): Rewrite, Review, Edit and Proofread
Now your first draft is ready. It is rough. It has all the key elements of your story. Now it is time to rewrite your story.
J.C. Nova
May 8, 20225 min read
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A guide to writing and publishing your first book (Part 4): 9 Practical Writing Tools & Tricks
There are a lot of tidbits and tips about writing. However, I have outlined those that have been quite useful to me in my writing journey.
J.C. Nova
Apr 30, 20224 min read
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A guide to writing and publishing your first book (Part 3): Hooks and Bread Crumbs!
BEWARE THE HOOK!
So the Story Hook is placed at the beginning of the book or story to grab the reader's attention
J.C. Nova
Apr 24, 20224 min read
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A guide to writing and publishing your first book (Part 2): Writing the Story
This post, is going to explain how to easily put together a story.
J.C. Nova
Apr 16, 20225 min read
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A guide to writing and publishing your first book (Part 1)
Have you ever dreamt of being an author? Ever thought about what it will be like to write a bestselling novel?
J.C. Nova
Apr 10, 20225 min read
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My crazy life - and current projects!
I got kicked off Whatsapp - but I also built a social media application, TheTalkPlace.com - and there's a lot in the offing!
J.C. Nova
Apr 2, 20223 min read
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The Parable of the Shot Put
A short story on how communication skills and conversations can shape reality...
J.C. Nova
Jan 13, 20225 min read
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Musings: You can learn from anyone
You can learn from anyone...
J.C. Nova
Sep 16, 20211 min read
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Productivity Hack: #1 Focus with Pomodoro!
First off, it is VERY bad to multi-task for several reasons...
J.C. Nova
Nov 27, 20202 min read
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Save Yourself
But therein lies the irony; Life does NOT respond to tears.
J.C. Nova
Nov 19, 20202 min read
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Rethinking Social Media
If you are going to get likes, subscriptions, sales or whatever goal, you actually need more time OFF social media to create...
J.C. Nova
Aug 1, 20202 min read
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Make money from your hobby
I've made some money from music and writing - and what I realized was it required a shift in how I was thinking about my art.
J.C. Nova
Mar 31, 20201 min read
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Other “AMAZING” things: Why your business hasn't taken off!
From time to time, people ask me how I have gotten around to writing four books...
J.C. Nova
Mar 7, 20202 min read
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Rhythms: Making the most of your Life and your Time
In clear terms, it is by doing little things, breaking big goals or plans into small chunks that can fit into our REGULAR activities, that g
J.C. Nova
Jan 11, 20203 min read
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How To Set Goals in 2020
The chances of achieving goals start to decline when they are too many. THREE goals is often the ideal number. Not seen anyone deliver on...
J.C. Nova
Aug 29, 20191 min read
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