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The Art of Fiction Unleashed: Crafting a Masterful Outline for Your Novel

Cartoon-style drawing of a mind map on a white background with blurred black corners

Belinda D'Alessandro 10 December 2023 Publishing, Writing, Writing Inspiration

Estimated Reading Time: 19 minutes

The outline is that little thing that all writers create before they sit down and write a paper. This outline provides a structure for the writing process. Read more

I STILL love coffee… but REALLY???

A mug of steaming black coffee, sitting on a linen tablecloth, surrounded by coffee beans

Belinda D'Alessandro 19 November 2023 Coffee, Writing

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes

As a coffee lover, there's nothing quite like starting the day with a strong cup of joe. But let's face it, sometimes that extra kick can leave you feeling jittery. Read more

Best-Selling Authors’ Writing Habits: Lessons We Can Learn from Them

Belinda D'Alessandro 26 February 2022 Writing, Writing Resources

Estimated Reading Time: 11 minutes

The most successful writers don’t wait for inspiration to write. What do they do that we don’t? And what can we learn from their habits? Let's take an in-depth look! Read more

How to Get Really Good Writing Ideas: The Power of Research and Reading

Belinda D'Alessandro 4 December 2021 Writing, Writing Inspiration

Estimated Reading Time: 8 minutes

Struggling to develop ideas for your writing? There are two things writers need! Firstly, understanding what makes a good story. Secondly, the ability to think creatively to develop original ideas. Read more

I love coffee… but REALLY???

A mug half filled with coffee beans on a bench, with coffee beans surrounding it

Belinda D'Alessandro 23 February 2013 Coffee, Writing

Estimated Reading Time: < 1 minute

Okay, I admit it… I’m a coffee junkie. I like really GOOD coffee, and a STRONG good coffee. But how much coffee is TOO much of a good thing?

One of the favourite clichés in my family is “everything Read more