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Kayleigh Idea
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This is where I post writing advice/tips, book reviews, and anything else writing or book related! I post on the fifteenth of each month!
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I have some important news…
Today’s blog post is a little different from usual—it’s more of an update. That’s because some big changes are coming to my blog and...
Kayleigh Idea
Apr 19, 20222 min read
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My Top 5 Most-Anticipated Books of 2022
Okay, so I know we’ve been in 2022 for 3 months already… but I thought it would be fun to do a blog post talking about my most...
Kayleigh Idea
Mar 21, 20226 min read
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7 Young Writers Share their Best Writing Advice
I asked a few of my young writer friends the same question... I asked if they'd be willing to share the best writing advice they've come...
Kayleigh Idea
Feb 15, 20225 min read
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5 Elements Every Short Story Needs
Short stories. Some writers love them. Some writers hate them. While attempting to write short stories isn’t necessary for all novelists,...
Kayleigh Idea
Jan 15, 20227 min read
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1 Year Blogging Anniversary Q&A!
It’s official—I’ve been blogging for 1 year!!! And to celebrate, I’m hosting a Q&A! A huge thank you to everyone on my email list who...
Kayleigh Idea
Dec 15, 20215 min read
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How to Survive NaNoWriMo
The first time I attempted NaNoWriMo, I only reached 14,143 words, which isn’t bad—at least I was writing—but I didn’t reach my goal....
Kayleigh Idea
Nov 15, 20214 min read
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How To Make Time For Writing During The School Year
The summertime used to be the most productive time of the year for my writing. I would write for hours every day—almost nonstop. I was...
Kayleigh Idea
Oct 15, 20215 min read
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The House That Didn't End Blog Tour
Hey there! Today's blog post is a little different than usual--that's because I'm participating in the blog tour for The House That...
Kayleigh Idea
Sep 16, 20213 min read
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The Best FREE Organization Tools For Writers
Writing a book is messy. There are so many things to keep track of, and it’s often hard to stay organized. That is why I’m going to share...
Kayleigh Idea
Aug 15, 20214 min read
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5 Common Dialogue Mistakes in Fiction (And How to Fix Them!)
Writing dialogue can be difficult. How does one find the balance between crafting a conversation that is intriguing and yet still...
Kayleigh Idea
Jul 15, 20215 min read
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5 Tips To Writing An ENGAGING Short Story (Guest Post by Issabelle from TWN)
Today, we're having the first ever guest post on my blog! Please join me in welcoming the amazing Issabelle! Issabelle is the one of the...
Kayleigh Idea
Jun 15, 20214 min read
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10 Tips For Serious Teen Writers Part 2
In my last blog post, I shared my first five tips for serious teen writers—from a serious teen writer! This post is a continuation of...
Kayleigh Idea
May 15, 20215 min read
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10 Tips for Serious Teen Writers Part 1
Are you a serious, teen writer? If so, don’t go anywhere because I’m going to share with you my first five of ten tips for serious teen...
Kayleigh Idea
Apr 15, 20215 min read
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Monthly Review: February 2021 Edition + A Character Collage
Happy March! Spring is in the air, and I don't know about you, but I can't wait for it to get warmer! Today, I’ll be going over last...
Kayleigh Idea
Mar 1, 20212 min read
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The Liebster Award
Today’s post is a little different from my usual posts because I was nominated for the Liebster Award! Hannah over at A Reading Writer...
Kayleigh Idea
Feb 15, 20213 min read
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Monthly Review: January 2021 Edition
January 2021 flew by! Here are some of my highlights for the month: I started my second semester of my sophomore year. Christmas break...
Kayleigh Idea
Feb 1, 20212 min read
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Write Well: A Grammar Guide Book Review
Last month, I read Write Well: A Grammar Guide by Rachelle Rea Cobb and I’m here today to share my thoughts on it with you all! I decided...
Kayleigh Idea
Jan 15, 20214 min read
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Monthly Review: December 2020 Edition + 2021 Goals
December was the last month of a crazy year. I think it’s fair to say we’re all thankful for the fresh start that 2021 has brought us...
Kayleigh Idea
Jan 1, 20212 min read
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The Two Most Important Tips For Beginning Writers
The Two Most Important Tips For Beginning Writers There are tons of writing tips floating around on the internet and choosing which ones...
Kayleigh Idea
Dec 15, 20203 min read
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