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Writer's block. Something that maybe we have all experienced to some degree or another. Whether that's been an assignment we need to get done for school, a project for work, or your writting a novel. You have something important that needs to be done before a set deadline, yet somehow, you still manage to procrastinate.

Hell, I'm even procrastinating right now, writting this newsletter to you twenty-four days in advance instead of my novel, and yet It's still considered a productive use of my time even if it's not what I set out to do. But considering I'm not scrolling aimlessly through social media, I'll consider it a win.

I recently heard a saying: "Always work on two projects at once. That way, you can procrastinate on Project A by messing around with Project B; when you get tired of Project B, you can waste time working on Project A. So you will be twice as productive while doing nothing but procrastinating." And something I think a lot of us can benefit from.

So while I'm stuck on chapter twenty-eight of Seducing Mrs Karter, trying to figure out the best way to resolve the conflict in the story, I did what I like to call 'research,' otherwise known as reading, and I've also started working on a new project—the Daughter of Nothing; book two in the Eagles Wing MC series. So far, we are Ten chapters in and have a complete plot worked out, a blurb and even a cover image. Funny, it could almost be considered productive. Change your mindset, and you change your experience.

Something Personal;

Let's play 'frequently asked questions writers are asked.' An interview-type question-and-answer game designed to give you an insight into the daily life of a writer and hopefully a little inspiration.

Q) On the Subject of Writer's block, what are some methods you use to get back into the flow of things? Firstly I'd like to say there is no set cure for everyone when it comes to creative blocks. But the best way to move past it, in my experience, is to gain a better understanding as to why you might be blocked, and from there, you can work out a solution.

Again I would highly advise watching Masterclass if you haven't already. They have some great tips and tricks to get past creative blocks, and a lot of my ideas stream from there.

Some examples of why you might be blocked are:

1) You're putting too much pressure on yourself to finish a project or make your work flawless. Stop. Walk away and come back to it on another day. If you're putting too much stress on yourself, the chances are what you write isn't going to be good if you're not enjoying writing it.

If there is one thing we know, perfection doesn't exist. So if this is your first draft, write what happens and don't focus on the words. Remember, you can always go back to rewrite it at a later date. Or write TBC and go on to write the next thing you know.

2) You have worked yourself into a plot hole or conflict you can't escape. It happens. A solid plan can solve many of these issues, but not always. Sometimes the story changes as you write, and that's excepted. Brainstorm different solutions on a piece of paper, or if you still can't figure it out, the problem might lie earlier. Go back, and fix it. Or write the next thing you know and come back to it.

3) You have fallen out of love with your characters or project. It happens. The best thing you can do is take a break, put the project on the back burner and pick up something else. But Whatever you do, do not throw out your work.

Return to this project in a few weeks/months and reread what you have written. If you still feel the same way, revise your plot and pick the chapters you want to keep and what might need reworking or removing. Again do not throw this away. Keep it for a rainy day. You never know when you might need it.

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Calling All Beta Readers!

What is a beta reader? A beta reader is a test reader of a work of literature or other writing who gives feedback from the point of view of an average reader to the author. 

As many of you know, I struggle with dyslexia and am looking to improve the quality of my novels (existing and those yet to be released) by correcting spelling, punctuation and grama errors. With your help, we can improve the overall reader experience and generate better reviews, to add more readers to our community.

Comment on our Facebook post, apply via storyorigin links below or send me a direct message if you are interested in becoming a beta reader. Beta readers get to read books for free and ahead of the publication date.

• Surviving Scarlett
• The Daughter Of A Criminal (Eagles Wing MC Book 1)
• The Daughter Of Nothing (Eagles Wing Mc Book 2)
• Seducing Mrs Karter (The Karter Series Book 1)

  More chapters will become available with the above Link in due time.

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Leviticus (The Temple Brothers Book 1) By Elle Sparrow

No one expected to grow up in a cult, but that was exactly what life had in store for Leviticus Temple and his four brothers. But what happens when life throws a sudden curveball and a righteous son of Zion is introduced to a life that the church would consider sinful?

As the eldest Temple brother, Leviticus, or Levi to those close to him, was determined to get himself and his brothers out of the toxic cult atmosphere they were raised in. Only there’s one issue--it had been arranged that he would marry Ruth, the perfect woman in the eyes of the Followers of Zion. She was perfect: submissive, compliant, and caring--everything he wanted. However, not like this.

Ruth had been taught from a young age to bend to the will of her husband. After all, that was the way of a daughter of Zion, and she was nothing if not devoted. But there had always been a doubt in the back of her mind somewhere, wondering if there was something more to it. Was it really just the church's training that turned her into a submissive wife, or was it something deeper that she had yet to discover herself? She didn't dare tell her new husband that a part of her actually enjoyed giving him control.

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Thank you for reading!

Kind regards,

Kitty Dalby