Category: Writing a Book
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How to compile with your own cover in Scrivener
I have decided to make a digital version of my commonplace book. The first thing I did was to make a cover for it in Scrivener. If you also want to learn how to compile with your own cover in Scrivener, watch the video below. How to compile PDF with your own cover in Scrivener…
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How to use cycle syncing for writing a first draft
When I first heard about biohacking, my mind went straight to a utopia/dystopia science fiction world. However, it is much more down-to-earth and revolves more around aligning the body to both inner and outer conditions. For women, this includes the menstrual cycle. Syncing up with this cycle makes it possible to tap into the natural…
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How to use the story behind tall poppy syndrome
What is tall poppy syndrome The poppy pops out with its bright red color. Usually appreciated for its beauty, the flower has also become part of a saying for when the general public dislikes someone for standing out on merits and deliberately puts this person down. It is called cutting down the tall poppies and…
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How to create a table of contents in Scrivener
In this blog post I share an easy way to create a clickable table of contents in Scrivener. I got so excited when I learned how to do this. I now always have a clickable table of contents because it makes it easier to go through the manuscript during editing. It is also a great…
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NaNoWriMo Camp the glamping way
I decided to do camp in July when I saw they were doing the memoir track. Because it is July, I want to relish the fact that it is summer and dive into the holiday feeling of not having any obligations. That is why I have decided to do NaNoWriMo Camp the glamping way. Glamping…
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Field notes on writing a poem in a day
I almost didn’t write this blog post. I had decided to include a poem but felt more and more daunted by the task at hand. This is field notes on how I went about writing a poem in a day despite doubts and fear. A listening heart When my life gets shattered by loss, the…