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The Best Writing Books of 2019

As the year draws to a close, in ALLi we've been busy looking at the year's highlights. Today, we're celebrating some of our favorite books published in 2019 for writers. We've purposefully not included any of the books mentioned in yesterday's best audiobooks of the year post so we celebrate a range of book. So if you'd like a comprehensive list of the best writing books of 2019 have a look at both post.

Use Data to be a More Productive Writer and Win #NaNoWriMo

NaNoWriMo aka National Novel Writing Month is a now twenty-year tradition. Every November, writers take up the challenge of penning 50,000 words in a single month. A monstrous task to some, a weekly habit to others. Either way, writing more is something we all strive for. ALLi author member Rachel McCollin is here to show us how to use data to be a more productive writer.

What is Writing Rhythm?

Rhythm is an obvious element in poetry but it’s just as important in stories, novels, even essays. As timing is to the sportsman or comedian, so rhythm is to the writer. Today, Bill Kirton ALLi author member, examines writing rhythm across literature.

What Control Really Means for Indie Authors

For an indie author, maintaining control over our work is often one of the reasons we choose to be and stay indie. We want control of our covers, our plots, our characters. And why not, it's our business. Author member JJ Toner explores what control really means for indie authors.

August 24, 2019
JJ Toner
Business & Planning, Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution
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Encore Month: The Narrative Arc

Novelist John Lynch defines the narrative arc and talks about the classic three- or five-act structure. Do you use it? Should you?

Encore Month: Why Book Marketing Doesn’t Trump Writing Craft

Why you need to make sure your writing is the best it can be before you invest in marketing it - tough love on the importance of writing craft from ALLi Author Advice Center Manager Debbie Young, herself the author of a series of cozy mysteries

Is it Characterisation or Cultural Stereotyping?

As authors, it's important that we're free to write the things we feel most strongly about. Whether that's the travel and cultures we've experienced or the made-up fantasy worlds of our imaginations. But we also need to be sensitive to the nuanced differences between our own culture and the ones we write about. Virginia King discusses the boundary between characterisation and cultural stereotype.

Writing: 3 Practical Top Tips to Help Turn Your Book Idea into Reality

Do you struggle to get new book ideas off the starting blocks? Falter along the way? Read about the three top tips that Debbie Young has found helpful in driving her own productivity as an author of multiple titles in different genres.

April 3, 2019
Admin
Writing
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Writing for Audio – 6 Top Tips from a Radio Professional

Thinking of turning your books into audio? Make sure they're the best they can be by following writing coach and radio professional Jules Horne's six simple tips for writing with audiobooks in mind from the outset.

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Writing: ALLi Editors’ Top Tips for Indie Authors

A handy checklist of ALLi editors' favourite tips for indie authors on how to self-edit your book more effectively before passing it across to your chosen editor for the final polish

January 23, 2019
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Writing
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Best Writing Advice 2018

Grab inspiration for your new writing year by revisiting some of the best posts about writing craft from the ALLi blog in 2018 - from what makes you a writer to how to be better one - and earn more money from your self-published books!