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Writing a first draft. In my first blog, I talked a little about writing the first draft, though it is fair to say I skipped over a few steps. Writing a first draft is way more complicated than what I previously wrote down. So, to give a little more insight in my upcoming book, Gravity
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I made the necessary adjustments to the concept, which were necessary because of the changed main character (from father Hendrik to daughter Aaltje). In addition, I set out the stakes by identifying the plot points, midpoint and pinches. I now have a schematic layout of the chapters that are to come, based on these points.
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To start, Donkey Books would like to wish everyone a happy new year! A new year means new sneak peeks, events, books, and much more! Donkey Books has been working hard behind the scenes, and we have loads of exciting things coming this year! In fact, we have something to share with you
Getting an idea. I thought it was best to start my blogs where every book starts. Getting an idea. An idea that grows a little out of hand. Needing more and more words to be told. A world that comes to life, characters that do things you don’t always see coming. Before you know it,
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I have done enough research on my main character to be able to determine the storyline of the fictional part. I have an overview of blood relatives, I currently have more than forty documents in which Hendrik and/or his wife are mentioned and I have a chronological list of events. I have decided to delve
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In a number of blogs I want to take you along in my research for a new book. Just like my previous book, Uitgevlogen Ziel, this book will also be a combination of historical Fiction and Facts. Characteristic of the book is that the fiction part approaches the truth as much as possible. This is
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Hello everyone! We have been working hard behind the scenes and thought it was finally time to show you more of our work. And what better way to do this than through blog posts! So, let us explain what the plan is. From now on, every two months, we will post a blog. Updating you on
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