Category: Lifestyle

• My tips for writing a novel: Part 4: Promoting your book.

  By ©Demonia  In person:   Tell your friends and family, etc. You are going to send them a copy of your novel.  Ask them what they think. If they like it, kindly ask them to spread the word that you have written something or if they know any people who like to read books, or are in book clubs, or work at…

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  January 25, 2026

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• My tips for writing a novel: Part 3: Technical things. 

  By ©Demonia  Book covers.  That’s right. If you don’t have a degree, then you don’t know what you’re doing. Please contact a professional who is ready and willing to work with you on designing the book cover. Try to come up with something unique, something that preferably has “layering” …not a one-dimensional image. People will say things like; “certain colors are more vibrant than others”? I don ‘t necessarily think that’s true, so long as the book cover itself looks professional… not done in ms paint. If you know…

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  January 24, 2026

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• My tips for writing a novel: Part 2: IDEAS IDEAS IDEAS 

  By ©Demonia For many years I suffered from writer’s block. It was quite literally, torture.   Then I realized, a lot of it had to do with shyness, or fear of failure.  AFTERWARDS, I learned to say: “So what? Who cares what people think of me.”  And that’s all that matters. What people “THINK” of you. People don’t know other people. They just get an idea of that person,…

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  January 23, 2026

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• My tips for writing a novel: Part 1: Managing your personal life, and personal space. 

  By ©Demonia If you want to get it done fast. (Don’t ask me how long I’ve been working on mine.)  Please put aside everything and focus only on your novel.  Even if that means not “going out” or spending time with friends, family, etc.  Turn off (the sound) on all cell phones, turn off the TVs or anything that will cause loud sounds. Lock your door, don’t answer it for…

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  January 22, 2026

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• on parasocial relationships: part 1: social media influencers

  Social media figures use their victims in a way, they make them feel like there is a “Deep connection” …. while they remain unaware of your “Existence” ….  I used to like to watch a favorite movie or listen to music…. And not feel guilty about it. But when it comes to wannabe influencers on social media…. I truly believe that there are people…

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  January 21, 2026

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• Don’t look back (feeling sad.) 

  My back is killing me right now, and I don’t have the right pillows for my back or even my head, it makes my neck feel very uncomfortable. I am trying to find the right pillows before It hurts me any longer. I felt so sad after looking at social media, tonight. This is a…

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  January 21, 2026

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• Almost finished with editing my manuscript. 

  I am feeling distracted tonight.  What do you do if you know you need to finish your work, but all these other thoughts keep racing through your mind. What have the trolls been up to? What have they said or done this time? They are not my responsibility so why should I care what they say or do? They have this medieval aura…

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  January 21, 2026

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• Writing without distractions. 

  I have finished editing chapters 1-4. Now I need to add that new scene for chapter 5. I will work on chapter 5, then add the new scene for chapter 13. And check for grammar in chapters 5-15. Not too much work. Without any distractions. No exceptions.  Afternoon Routine:  Coffee (with creamer)✅  Lunch✅  Workspace clean✅  Comfortable Boots on (3inch Heeled)✅     Bright…

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  January 20, 2026

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• Still working on new scenes for my novel. 

  I hope of one day being able to hold my book in my hands, an actual printed copy. I have worked and worked and worked. And my perfectionism has scared some who didn’t understand what I was working on, because I shut myself off from the world. I have never really completed anything this valuable in my life. I hope that people will…

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  January 20, 2026

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• NOT LOOKING FOR A “MANAGER.” 

  What I did today. What I’m doing tonight:  I have been working on a new scene for book 3: chapter 4. (That was unexpected.)  So far, there are two chapters that need more “Scene revision” That being…chapter 5 and chapter 13. I am trying to get to those chapters… I am trying to finish chapter 4 right now.   I don’t like being…

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  January 19, 2026

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