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Month: September 2026

Writing

How to Write a Book Description That Sells

Posted on September 8, 2026September 6, 2026 By marthathurston

You can write an amazing book, create a beautiful cover, and choose the perfect title—but if your book description does not grab a reader’s attention, they may never click the Buy Now button. Your book description is one of the most important pieces of marketing copy you will write for…

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Writing

How to Use Save the Cat Beats for Your Novel

Posted on September 7, 2026September 6, 2026 By marthathurston

**This post contains affiliate links. By clicking on a link in this article, I may receive a commission at no cost to you. Writing a novel can sometimes feel like trying to find your way through a maze without a map. You may know how your story begins and have…

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Writing

How to Revise a Novel Without Feeling Overwhelmed

Posted on September 4, 2026August 31, 2026 By marthathurston

Finishing the first draft of a novel is an incredible accomplishment. You’ve spent weeks, months, or maybe even years creating characters, building a world, and turning an idea into an actual story. Then comes revision. Suddenly, instead of feeling proud of the manuscript you completed, you may find yourself staring…

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Behind the Scenes: Inspiration for the Operation books

Posted on September 2, 2026August 31, 2026 By marthathurston

When it comes to inspiration, I simply look and listen. The truth is the inspiration for the first book in the series came from an actual event that made its way into the first book. The scene in the diner? Yes, that actually happened. Someone started talking to my son…

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  • How to Write a Book Description That Sells
  • How to Use Save the Cat Beats for Your Novel
  • How to Revise a Novel Without Feeling Overwhelmed
  • Behind the Scenes: Inspiration for the Operation books
  • The 3-Act Structure Explained for Fiction Writers

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