What NOT To Do When Writing a Novel: Avoid These Common Mistakes!

We talk a lot about what you should do when writing a book, but how about what NOT to do? The most common mistakes that might get in your way and prevent you from finishing your book? Common problems writers hit when conceptualizing your novel? Let's look at the six most common writing mistakes that novelists make, and how to avoid them.

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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Intro
0:26 - Not asking ‘why’
1:18 - Bailing when it gets tough
1:57 - Not identifying the conflict
2:43 - Trying to make the first draft perfect
3:53 - Worry too much about ‘rules’
4:42 - Not writing for yourself

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