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What Finishing a Book Teaches You as a Writer

February 24, 2026April 6, 2026 / Meredith Allard / Leave a comment

Well, friends, as I've said, The Professor of Eventide is done and ready for its close-up. The funny thing is, I’m almost sorry it’s done. It has been quite a challenge bringing this story to life. On the one hand, I’m looking forward to getting back to all the things I love that I’ve been … Continue reading What Finishing a Book Teaches You as a Writer

From Rough to Refined: Tackling the All-Important Second Draft

May 6, 2025May 8, 2025 / Meredith Allard / 2 Comments

Starting Draft Two of my WIP Baking time for my current WIP is done, the timer had dinged, and now I’m writing the second draft. While this is the fun part of the writing process for me, it’s also the most difficult to explain because I believe there's magic involved.  In her book Big Magic, … Continue reading From Rough to Refined: Tackling the All-Important Second Draft

Writing Inspiration: From Plotter To Pantster

March 12, 2021September 29, 2023 / Meredith Allard / 3 Comments

Her Dear & Loving Husband is an Award Winner! Before I get to my post today, I wanted to share some wonderful news. Her Dear & Loving Husband is now officially an award-winning novel. James and Sarah have won the Coffee Pot Book Club Book Award for highly recommended novels. Cool, right? Our Writing Process … Continue reading Writing Inspiration: From Plotter To Pantster

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    Whenever I begin a new novel, I do a lot of reading around that project. Whether I’m researching a certain historical aspect or I’m looking to see what other authors have done with that topic, I enjoy learning as much … Continue reading The Books I Read to Write The Professor of Eventide

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