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Written By Rebecca
Hey, I'm Rebecca! There is no niche here. I'm just living my life as a creative, kind, and curious person, documenting it all along the way. Follow for my thoughts, advice, reviews, and more.
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My Publishing Story: How I Became an Author with Three Pen Names
Becoming an author was one of the most impactful decisions I have ever made. I've had a few questions about my author journey over the years and realized I didn't have anywhere that shared the full story and the transformation I went through along the way. It has transformed my happiness, confidence, income, and life. It is fun, challenging, and something I don't plan on stopping anytime soon. Publishing is the perfect creative path for me as it combines my love for learning

Rebecca K. Sampson
10 min read


5 Weird Word Count Tricks to Hit 50,000 Words in a Month
Writing 50,000 words in a month is a hard task, but these 5 NaNoWriMo word count tricks make your daily total manageable.

Rebecca K. Sampson
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How to Write Your Book While Driving with Dictation
Writing a novel takes a lot of time. Dictation is faster! Write faster while you are driving, using this app technique to dictate your book.

Rebecca K. Sampson
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How to Develop Believable Character Arcs (Character Development Tips)
Learn how to develop believable character arcs using psychology-backed writing tips, from villain motivation to childhood memories that shape your protagonist. Includes a free or pay-what-you-want downloadable Character Mindset Planner worksheet to map your character's motivations, fears, and mindset shifts throughout your novel.

Rebecca K. Sampson
4 min read


Was Neville Longbottom the Chosen One? Almost.
Dumbledore confirms the prophecy could have applied to Neville. Both born that July, both with parents in the Order, but there is one main reason why Voldemort didn't pick him...

Rebecca K. Sampson
5 min read


The Tony Robbins Writing Hack: 4 Questions for Better Character Motivation
Learn the four personal development questions Tony Robbins uses with his students, and how applying them to your fictional characters can fix flat motivation and backstory gaps. Includes a free or pay-what-you-want downloadable , the Happy Story Bible, a 29-page character and world-building planner for fantasy, sci-fi, and paranormal authors.

Rebecca K. Sampson
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5 Journal Prompts for Authors
As World Creators, us authors and writers have some unique storage of facts and emotional complexities in our head. These five journal prompts for writers will help you decompress the dozens (if not hundreds) of ideas in your head and get you excited to create. Author Life Visualization Journaling 1. If any novel idea in your mind could immediately blink into existence as physical book in your mailbox, what idea would come to life? Describe the vibes, the cover, the way reade

Rebecca K. Sampson
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HWN Podcast Ep 3 - Writer's Block
Thankfully, writer's block actually has nothing to do with the impossible to control muse. In this episode of my podcast for authors, Happy Write Now, we discuss how your self-care can impact your writing productivity. Below you will find the transcript and show notes for Episode 3 of the HWN podcast. Share your thoughts on the episode in the comment form below. I'm excited to jump on this journey with you! What are your favorite mindset and writing podcasts? Let me know. Dow

Rebecca K. Sampson
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