The Focused Writer

The Focused Writer

Becky Grant

How to Use Feedback to Level Up Your Writing

Design your writing journey to reward incremental progress

Sep 24, 2020

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Sep 24, 2020

Becky Grant

Zoom in on Your Goals — How to Focus on One Thing at a Time

When you focus, you’ll take advantage of momentum

Sep 9, 2020

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Sep 9, 2020

Becky Grant

Why You Need a Growth Mindset for Writing

And how to find the motivation to keep going after a rejection

Aug 21, 2020

Why You Need a Growth Mindset for Writing

Aug 21, 2020

Becky Grant

Are You Making This Common Writing Mistake?

Beware of ‘dud action’ in narrative beats

Aug 18, 2020

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Aug 18, 2020

Becky Grant

Adverbs: Know When to Cut Them and Know When to Keep Them

Write leaner, cleaner prose without getting rid of all your adverbs

Aug 17, 2020

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Aug 17, 2020

Becky Grant

Write That First Draft — Do Not Pass Go, Do Not Collect $200 (Yet)

Use momentum to your advantage to get your first draft done

Aug 15, 2020

Write That First Draft — Do Not Pass Go, Do Not Collect $200 (Yet)

Aug 15, 2020

Becky Grant

So You Want to be a Writer? You’ll Need This Essential Skill

Because it’s only when we’re living in line with our values that we feel the sense of satisfaction that comes with time well spent

Aug 12, 2020

So You Want to be a Writer? You’ll Need This Essential Skill

Aug 12, 2020

Becky Grant

How to Craft a Character That Leaps Off the Page

Because character is the bedrock of good fiction

Aug 8, 2020

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Aug 8, 2020

Becky Grant

Show, Don’t Tell — What Does This Really Mean for a Writer?

And how do you do it?

Aug 4, 2020

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Aug 4, 2020

Becky Grant

How to Become a Successful Writer in 5 Not-So-Easy Steps

Because it’s worth it

Aug 3, 2020

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Aug 3, 2020

Do you have what it takes to write a novel? Strategies, inspiration, and practical advice from one writer to another.
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