Author: Megg
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How to feed a baby solids: a guide with tips and tools
I can’t believe I’m writing a post about how to feed a baby solids. A year ago I wouldn’t have thought that I would be writing a guide to giving a baby solids. But, here I am. Writing this post from my experiences with my first two babies and most recently with baby number three.…
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5 Steps to win NaNoWriMo
Hello, I’m so glad you’re here and that you want to read these 5 steps to win NaNoWriMo. You being here is already a step in the winning direction. Firstly, what is NaNoWriMo? NaNoWriMo stands for National Write A Novel Month. Every November thousands of writers from all over the world set out to write…
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The Alice Network by Kate Quinn Book Review
I read The Alice Network in 2017. I recorded this review in 2017 too (shameful). Anyway, rather late than never, especially with this book because it’s definitely a book I would suggest EVERYONE reads. I loved it! The Alice Network I listened to the audio version from Audible of this book and it was an…
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How to write better prose and turn your pages into beautiful pieces of art
What is prose? Prose is writing sentences in their most ordinary form. Some authors lean towards shorter, minimalistic writing styles while others prefer long complex syntax. In this post I chat about how to write better prose easily. It is important to remember that it doesn’t matter what writing styles you prefer, what does matter…
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Show don’t tell ~ a writing exercise you can have so much fun with
We’ve all heard the advice “show don’t tell” but this isn’t nearly as easy to do as it sounds. But why is the “show don’t tell” rule such a tough rule to grasp? Well, readers don’t read for information, they read for entertainment. The reading experience of a book should be better than that of…
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Write A Novel In 30 Days Paperback Release
I cannot tell you how insanely excited I am to share the launch of my paperback with you! Last week was a wonderful week! For those of you who may not know, I wrote a book. This is not the first book I’ve written but…
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10 Steps to Revising Your First Draft
You’ve finished your manuscript. CONGRATULATIONS! Now you have to start revising your manuscript, but how? Where could you possibly even start? In this video, I explain my techniques of revising a novel. I promise that if you follow these ten tips completely your book will be transformed before you can even get to start editing…
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Unsettling – Flash Fiction Writing Prompt
I am terrible at completing writing exercises on a weekly basis and I never write flash fiction, until today. A Facebook group for writers that I am part of posted a writing prompt flash fiction challenge with the word “Unsettling” as a prompt. I decided, why not? And so, I quickly jotted down my little…
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Write A Novel In 30 Days is on Kindle Countdown
I have some fantastic news. My book WRITE A NOVEL IN 30 DAYS is on a Kindle Countdown deal this week (19 Feb – 23 Feb). You would really do me a favour by buying it. And, the best part is it’s cheaper than a cup of coffee. Let me tell you more about the…
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Heart of Mist by Helen Scheuerer Book Review
I feel like my life has been made a better one by finding Helen on Instagram and discovering her book Heart of Mist. Heart of Mist by Helen Scheuerer is a fantasy novel you just have to read. Watch my complete review below. I’d love to hear what you thought about this book too. BUY…
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Taryn Leigh Interview | Writer’s Stories
I had so much fun interviewing fellow South African author Taryn Leigh about her debut novel Perfect Imperfections. I loved chatting with Taryn about her book Perfect Imperfections as well as her writing process and how she got published. BUY PERFECT IMPERFECTIONS BY TARYN LEIGH PREVIOUS REVIEWS: https://megg.me/category/reviews/ If you enjoyed this video, then don’t…
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Isolation Junction by Jennifer Gilmour is free for all on Amazon
Isolation Junction by Jennifer Gilmour is a book that for some reason I want to read so badly but I’m also scared to read. This book focusses on domestic abuse. Jennifer’s is giving away her debut novel for free on Amazon Kindle for 5 days to help create awareness for domestic abuse during this month…
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Book Hamper Giveaway with Author Taryn Leigh
I’m incredibly excited to be partnering with Taryn Leigh, author of Perfect Imperfections for this fun book hamper giveaway. Not only has she included her book for the giveaway but also a Perfect Imperfections mug to enjoy some hot chocolate out of. And, once you read the book you’ll discover the importance of hot chocolate…
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NaNoWriMo ~ 30 Days of Writing
It’s time for NaNoWriMo again. This is one of my favourite times of year and I cannot wait. Actually, I think I must be slightly crazy taking part in NaNoWriMo again but I simply can’t resist. I took part in NaNoWriMo in 2015 for the first time, and again here in 2016. This year I…
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Creating a curriculum to live by
I started reading this book yesterday and it’s phenomenal. It’s taken some time for the author to get into the actual techniques, however the reason for this is so that the reader really grasps the concepts. He uses amazing examples of real people and I find myself associating with the examples on so many levels.…
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Helen Scheuerer Interview | Writer’s Stories
Helen Scheuerer just released her debut novel Heart of Mist. I enjoyed chatting to Helen so much. And I have loved reading Heart of Mist too. In this interview, we talk about her debut novel (Heart of Mist) as well as the second novel in the Oremere Chronicles trilogy. I have so much in common…
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September Book Haul – My First Book Haul Video Ever
I am so excited to share this September book haul video with you. This is my first Book Haul video, ever! Whoop Whoop! I bought all of these books from a girl selling them on a Facebook group in my area. I’d love to hear from you. Which books should I read first? I have…
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How To Name Book Characters: 4 Things To Remember
How to name book characters is such an important question to ask when writing a book. I think, often a name pops into our heads and we’re inclined to use the name before really thinking the name through. In this video I give an example of a character introduction of a cute little girl and…
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Write A Novel In 30 Days ~ Pre-Order The Book
Woohoo! It’s that time. Yes, It’s time to Pre-Order Write A Novel In 30 Days. I’m so excited to announce the book I have been working on. And, it’s in time to help get you prepared for NaNoWriMo. I really want to tell you more about my book, but, that means this is going to…
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