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8 Stages to Writing the First Draft of a Novel

8 Stages to Writing the First Draft of a Novel

by | Oct 25, 2023 | , | 0 Comments

Here’s a look behind the curtain… Every time I start writing a book, there are parts of the process that automatically repeat. It’s a cycle I haven’t been able to stop after writing forty-plus books. Curious? This blog post will give you a glimpse inside my head. Hold on tight! Just joking…

Whether you’re also an author—starting out or established—or just curious as a reader, have a read. Follow the link below.

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Book cover for Bring Them Home by Carolyn Arnold, Detective Amanda Steele Book 16. The cover shows an isolated farmhouse sitting in a golden field beneath a dramatic green and orange sky at sunset. Large white title text reads “BRING THEM HOME,” with the author name “CAROLYN ARNOLD” and the series line “Detective Amanda Steele Book 16.” The mood is tense and atmospheric, suggesting a gripping crime thriller.

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Nowhere to Hide by Carolyn Arnold, a woman running toward a house in a red coat. There is a silhouette of a woman in the background over a pink and purple sky.

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Book cover for Dark Water Graves by Carolyn Arnold, Detective Amanda Steele Book 17, featuring a canoe on a calm lake beneath a dramatic red and purple sunset. The cover tagline reads, “A completely addictive and heart-pounding crime thriller.”

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