Turn Your Idea Into A Novel
Have you ever wanted to write a book? Turning your idea into a novel can seem daunting, but you can do it, and we have some thoughts on the
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poppyandoakcreativ
Aug 14 min
Channel Your Passion and Authenticity Into Powerful Writing
It’s 2024 and writing a book is not the same as it was twenty, ten or even just a few years ago. Self and hybrid publishing has opened...
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poppyandoakcreativ
Jul 14 min
How to Cultivate Writing Inspiration: Tips for Sparking Creativity and Overcoming Writer's Block
Writing is a highly rewarding endeavor, but it can also be quite frustrating at times. Having a lack of inspiration can certainly fall...
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poppyandoakcreativ
Jun 14 min
Navigating the Path to Success: Working with a Book Coach
It’s 2024 and the online space has opened up a world of possibilities for creatives. Sharing your work with the world has become more...
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poppyandoakcreativ
May 16 min
How to Make Time for Writing in Your Busy Schedule
Struggling to find time to write? Discover practical tips to prioritize, prepare, and organize your schedule to make time for your writing..
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poppyandoakcreativ
Apr 13 min
Self-Care For Authors: Strategies for Balancing Creativity and Well-Being
Self-care. It’s a phrase that gets tossed around a lot. It may conjure images of relaxing in fuzzy slippers and eating bon bons, but it’s...
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poppyandoakcreativ
Mar 13 min
How to Use Your Notebook To Generate Ideas and Boost Creativity
A writer can have many tools in her toolbox: computer, dictionary, word processing software, a window and a comfy chair, but to many...
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poppyandoakcreativ
Feb 15 min
Finding A Productive Writing Environment
Writing is a very personal activity. It’s almost always a solitary endeavor and requires - at the very least - focus. When writing,...
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poppyandoakcreativ
Jan 16 min
Thrilling Readers With Symbolism & Metaphor
Using symbolism and metaphor in thriller writing can help create a depth in the storyline that readers will love sinking their teeth...
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poppyandoakcreativ
Dec 1, 20233 min
Reshadowing or Foreshadowing
A Solution For Pantsers Foreshadowing is a tactic writers use to drop subtle hints of what’s to come in their story. It’s a method that...
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poppyandoakcreativ
Nov 1, 20234 min
Developing A Memorable Protagonist
A memorable protagonist can make all the difference in the success of your story and your career as an author. Character creation isn’t...
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poppyandoakcreativ
Oct 2, 20233 min
It's the season of the Suspense Novel: Thriller, Thriller Nights
It’s that time of year again, when the tilt of the earth shifts the sunlight into a mysterious soft glow. Leaves are dropping, squirrels...
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poppyandoakcreativ
Sep 1, 20233 min
Writing What You Love
Discerning Passionate Writing Pursuits What topics do you love writing about? Maybe you're a journalist, who is writing to pay the bills,...
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poppyandoakcreativ
Aug 1, 20233 min
A Killer Sense Of Humor
Developing the comedic writing muscle Sierra Kay is known for writing fiction with a thrilling psychological edge. The suspenseful pace,...
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poppyandoakcreativ
Jul 1, 20233 min
Process Makes Perfect
Creating a personalized process to maximize your writing time. It has often been said that a writer must write everyday in order to...
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poppyandoakcreativ
Jun 1, 20234 min
Show and Don't Tell
Using sensory details to paint a picture in your reader's mind. Show don't tell. If you’re a writer then you've probably heard this sage...
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poppyandoakcreativ
May 1, 20233 min
Know Your Audience
Writing for the people who will read your work Knowing your audience is a common catchphrase in the book industry these days. It’s a...
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poppyandoakcreativ
Apr 2, 20232 min
Opening Scenes: How Once Upon A Time Draws Us In
Once upon a time might be the most recognized opening line to start a book. And while Sierra Kay loves a good fairy tale storyline, her...
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poppyandoakcreativ
Mar 1, 20232 min
Every Woman Has A Story To Tell
Celebrating Women's History Month March marks Women’s History Month in the United States, corresponding with International Women’s Day on...
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poppyandoakcreativ
Jan 31, 20233 min
Modern Fiction & The Fairy Tale
A love affair. Fairy tales, folklore and legends have been around since the dawn of time. Developed as a way of telling the stories of...
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