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Read the Author's Note Blog by Robert Locklear for weekly articles about writing, books, and the world in general.

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Beyond: After the Ending

Did you think that writing the ending of a story is the last you see of it? I used to think that. The truth is, writing the book is only...

Endings: Happily ever after

I don’t know about you, but I always hate it when a good story ends. I was once talking to someone about how much I hated a good movie,...

Habits: Making Writing Easier

Writing is difficult. Believe me, I know. To make it good, you have to pour a little bit of yourself into each page. It can be exhausting...

Habits: Consistency is Key

When you wake up in the morning, what’s the first thing you do? For me, it’s opening my blinds and looking out to see what kind of day it...

Getting Stuck: Overcoming Writer's Block

All writers have had it at one point. It’s been one of the greatest impediments to progress on books, stories, and any other kind of...

The Body: Writing the Middle

Ah. The middle. Writing a book is full of many challenges. If you made it past coming up with an idea and scribbling a beginning, this is...

Beginnings: Once upon a time

Starting a project can be one of the trickiest steps of the whole process. If you don’t make the foundation of a house right, the floors...

Planning: Setting up your book

If you’re like me, you might think of the word “planning” with dread when it comes to writing a book. I want to just hop in and start...

Ideas: What am I going to write?

Writing a book is a big task. The mere idea of writing a book can be stressful to many people, not to mention actually doing it. But what...

Introduction: Crafting a Book

Have you ever wanted to write a book? Do you have a good idea but don't know where to start? Or maybe you've already scribbled down some...

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