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I started writing a novel one evening a week when my oldest child was a baby. I’ve just completed a big rewrite and finally feel ready to take the next steps toward getting my story out into the world ...

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This first step is critical. Clarity will help with the writing and editing. Your book should provide the reader insights into your area of expertise. You must already be an expert and need to be able ...