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The first plot point is the part of the story where your protagonist has to make a decision that will determine what happens next.

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This pivotal moment sets the stage for the central conflict, hooks readers, and establishes the trajectory of your narrative.

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We live in a world where a lot of things are competing for people’s attention. That is why a compelling hook at the start of your story is more important than ever.

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If there is one question that a lot of writers who want to be able to cut back on their day job and maybe someday live off their writing ask themselves, it is what the secret behind a bestselling book is.

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Today it is 30 days left until my debut as an author. My book, Flykten, is available for pre-order on several book sites and has appeared on Boktugg’s website.

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Writers can sometimes be seen through a glamorous lens. People think that we are mysterious, enigmatic, inspired and sometimes a bit melancholic.

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As a writer, you may know everything that your characters have been through, where they come from, what dark secrets they carry – but for a good and believable story, you should not write the entire backstory, but rather make sure you use it smartly. 

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2022 has been a year of writing, although it has had its ups and downs. In this post I will tell you a little bit more about how it went. 

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Once your first draft is written and has rested for a few weeks, it’s time to edit. It is time to activate your inner editor. 

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Everyone who writes has heard the expression “write what you know” – but is it any good advice? During a panel at the Stockholm Writers Festival 2022, various writers discussed the pros and cons of this advice, and these are my takeaways from the panel. 

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