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Junee__Bug

Aurora_Rain, do you have any more writing tips? Specifically ones for motivation? I’m just asking because I’m trying to write a book and have a hard time trying to focus solely on it. 
          
          But that’s probably just me in general— my motivation sucks and that’s why my bedroom looks like it’s been hit by a torpedo 24/7. 

Junee__Bug

@aurora_rain Thanks for the tips! :)
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aurora_rain

@Junee__Bug I just use Trello and Microsoft word at the moment. I think it’s really good to put all your ideas in one place so I’m thinking of either being more consistent with Trello or moving to One Note. I have everything downloaded onto my phone as well so I can access it whenever I need. In terms of writing tools, reading good books is the best thing you can do. It’s not so much about the apps you use and more about practicing and practicing and practicing. I’ve changed my process with each book I’ve written so each time I just practice and improve. :) 
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Junee__Bug

@aurora_rain What other apps do you use to help you write, besides Trello? 
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Junee__Bug

I just read “The Secrets Of Cedar Creek” again and all the characters upset me. They are so frustrating. BTW, are you almost finished with your new book? Can’t wait to read it. Keep in touch with moi— I’ll try to write back as soon as I can. Can’t make any promises since I plan on binge-watching ‘Wednesday’ tomorrow on Netflix. Haha

aurora_rain

I have the book “save the cat” by Jessica Brody and it has really helped me with pacing and plotting. This might also help you if you feel stuck with the prologue. If you don’t like plotting, you can just do like a few dot points of even one sentence at each of the beats to keep you on track :) 
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aurora_rain

@Junee__Bug I am a big planner so I’ve always planned my books but I’ve recently discovered save the cat. I use that method and plot it out on the Trello app. I highly recommend watching the save the cat experiment by author Brittany Wang on YouTube!! It helped me a lot. 
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Junee__Bug

That makes so much sense! That’ll definitely help me. What other tips do you have? 
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aurora_rain

@official_bluesette BAHA that's okay, i love to see you're still around! Sometimes i get worried by the time i release my next book everyone will have forgotten me :( new book is about 65% done. i need to give it more attention, but lately i have a lot of other committments. i'm planning a wedding, trying to buy a house, i work full time in serious crime and i'm about to graduate! it's been hectic. but YES i do want to be published one day. i don't know when i'll write something of a quality that i'll seek publishing, but it is definitely on the agenda. xxxx stay tuned and keep reaching out please!

alexisadams138

Aurora big fan of yours you are an awesome writer!!! Just one request could i have ur insta because i feel like we both would be besties!!! PS: I study law too! PSS : if u dont want to i understand♡

alexisadams138

@alexisadams138 Oh i see! U need not thank me i read ur books cuz u have talent, u r a great writer btw i started following u on insta hoping for u to accept my request.
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aurora_rain

@official_bluesette you might like save the cat. I think I have a similar issue with the plot. “Save the cat” is a book but there’s heaps of free summaries on YouTube. It essentially is a plot structure that is easy to fill in and help you identify the main parts of your story. I’ve found it has really helped! 

aurora_rain

@official_bluesette aww thank you <3 i spend a lot of time planning before i write and i find that helps me. if you ever want writig advice i'm always here!!! since finishing GBGB i've done two uni courses in creative writing that taught me some new things. i'm actually using 'save the cat' outlining structure for my new book which i've never done before so that is exciting hehe