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Paranormal Romance Beat Sheet

Export All to RTF Copy All to Clipboard Section Your Notes Introduction of Protagonist (Approx. 0-2,000 words): Introduce the protagonist in their world, highlighting their unique abilities or connection to the paranormal, and any romantic baggage or challenges they face. Dig Deeper The protagonist is introduced in a world where the paranormal is a reality, whether they are a witch, a werewolf, a psychic, or simply someone who stumbles upon the supernatural. Their everyday life, their relationships, and any relevant backstory are established, along with any romantic baggage or challenges they might be dealing with. The Paranormal Encounter (Approx. 2,000-4,000...

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Historical Romance Beat Sheet

Export All to RTF Copy All to Clipboard Section Your Notes Introduction of Protagonist (Approx. 0-2,000 words): Introduce the protagonist in their historical setting, highlighting their social standing, aspirations, and any romantic limitations or challenges they face. Dig Deeper The protagonist is introduced in their historical context, whether it’s a grand estate in Regency England, a bustling city in Victorian America, or a remote village in medieval Scotland. Their social standing, family background, and personal aspirations are established, along with any romantic limitations or challenges they face due to societal expectations, family obligations, or personal circumstances. The Encounter (Approx. 2,000-4,000...

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You Need To Try Writing Sprints! 

My recent introduction to writing sprints I’ve been writing my entire life. And some of that has included writing very fast for short periods of time. I used to write a 1,500 word article on poker strategy and applied game theory for a magazine every month in less than an hour. But I had never tried an organized writing sprint until a few weeks ago. It was amazing!  I joined Adam’s writing sprint along with another member named Ari. We did three 20 minute sprints, talked about what we were working during the rest periods, and the last any of...

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Building an ARC Team for Reviews

Getting reviews might be the single biggest determinant for how well your book sells. In all the studies I’ve seen, number of reviews has been rated highest for whether a reader will pick up a book by an unknown author. But it’s a catch-22. You need reviews for readers to take a flyer on an author they don’t know; but to get reviews, people need to read and review your book. The way around this conundrum is to use ARC — Advanced Reader Copies. The publishing industry has been using ARCs for years. They print uncorrected proofs, often missing some...

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