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Michael Jaymes

48 min read

Common Outlining Mistakes Made By New Writers!

Outlining is one of the most important parts of writing any story, whether it be fiction or nonficion, and surprisingly, many writers...

Michael Jaymes

11 min read

Answering The Age Old Question: What Is Story?

If you're a fiction writer, there's a good chance you've Googled this before: "What is a story?" In a recent podcast, I talk about the...

Michael Jaymes

19 min read

How I Became A Writing Coach: The Unconventional Journey

Hey writers and writing friends! This a transcript from my podcast. You can listen to it here, or enjoy my story below! :) (NOTE: This is...

Michael Jaymes

10 min read

5 Keys For Effective Nonfiction Outlining

Outlining is one of the most misunderstood stages of the writing process, especially when it comes to nonfiction. Due to a poor...

Michael Jaymes

6 min read

7 Ways An Alpha Reader Can Improve Your Writing

Alpha Readers, sometimes referred to as first readers, are readers that read your work before anyone else.

Michael Jaymes

11 min read

Crafting Compelling Narratives: 3 Creative Methods for Outlining Your Novel

Book outlining is one of the most important parts of writing a novel, especially for new writers...

Michael Jaymes

10 min read

Expanding Beyond Genre: Identifying Your Target Audience As A Writer

One of the most overlooked parts of fictional storytelling is the target audience. Many think that picking a genre for a story is enough...

Michael Jaymes

6 min read

Mastering The 5 Crucial Sections Of A Story Outline For New Writers

A simplified version of story structure - The five parts to a story outline to help take your writing to the next level!