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This week the coaches answer the question:How important are character names? How important is naming your character? Depends on who you ask! Each Dear Book Coach has a different take on character names. Not so important, somewhat important and don’t-even-get-me-started important. You’ll get tips on where to find great names, how to avoid one commonContinue reading “How important are character names?”

This week the coaches answer the question:What should I look for in a critique group? The three coaches give you advice on how to find one, when to leave one and what to expect from a critique group. It’s important to have support in your writing. Critique groups can be that, but you should knowContinue reading “What should I look for in a critique group?”

This week the coaches answer the question:How do I set boundaries around my writing? In this episode of Dear Book Coach, we talk about boundaries. You’ll get some practical advice as well as plenty of empathy. We offer tools to set boundaries, an exercise to connect the body to the boundaries and a boundary manifesto.Continue reading “How do I set boundaries around my writing?”

In today’s video, the coaches answer the question:Plotter vs. Pantser: Is one way better than the other? Do you have a question you’d like the coaches to answer? Submit your question! >> Or subscribe to our weekly email >>Each month we randomly select a subscriber to win a free Call with a Coach!

In today’s video, the coaches answer the question:Am I ready to pitch? Do you have a question you’d like the coaches to answer? Submit your question! >> Or subscribe to our weekly email >>Each month we randomly select a subscriber to win a free Call with a Coach!

This week the coaches answer the question:What is the right balance between exposition and scene? Do you have a question you’d like the coaches to answer? Submit your question! >> Or subscribe to our weekly email >>Each month we randomly select a subscriber to win a free Call with a Coach!

This week the coaches answer the question:How do I stop polishing and keep writing forward? Do you have a question you’d like the coaches to answer? Submit your question! >> Or subscribe to our weekly email >>Each month we randomly select a subscriber to win a free Call with a Coach!

In today’s video, the coaches answer the question:How important is place or setting? Do you have a question you’d like the coaches to answer? Submit your question! >> Or subscribe to our weekly email >>Each month we randomly select a subscriber to win a free Call with a Coach!

In today’s video, the coaches answer the question:When did you know you were a writer? Do you have a question you’d like the coaches to answer? Submit your question! >> Or subscribe to our weekly email >>Each month we randomly select a subscriber to win a free Call with a Coach!