Archive - Write Your Novel!

Opening Chapter Writing Guide: How to Open Your Book with Intention & Hook Readers

Let's kick off the drafting process with a strong opening chapter!

Mar 23

If you're writing a book this year, you need to see this.

Meet the Author in a Year challenge, a system of support designed to help you succeed in writing your book within a dedicated community!

Mar 22 • Hailey Amare | Author + Editor

Prompt & Post Week One

A new Thursday post designed to help you practice sharing your writing!

Mar 21 • Write Your Novel!

I’m Writing the Opening Chapter!

I've been gone for a second, but I’m back & ready to write!

Mar 18 • Write Your Novel!

Opening Chapter Checklist: Does your opening chapter accomplish its goal?

Get over here and evaluate your hooks, style, pacing, starting point, and characterization with me!

Published on No-BS Book Building with a Real Author + Editor • Mar 18

February 2026

Officially Outlining!

I've finished my chapter-by-chapter outline—now, to just fill in the gaps!

Feb 19 • Write Your Novel!

Check out the Substack Writer Directory!

Find & connect with fellow writers right here on Substack!

Feb 16 • Write Your Novel!

Making Your Outlining Process 10x Easier: A Guide to Ideation Organization

This week's deep-dive into the writing process is all about the pre-outlining work that'll make outlining a breeze!

Feb 7

Weekend Write-With-Me Livestream!

Livestream from 2/7/2026

Feb 7 • Write Your Novel!

1:47:27

Organizing the Ideas: Pre-Outlining Work

Setting myself up for success before I start the outlining process!

Feb 5

Here's the first free guide for Writing Together in 2026!

Feb 2 • Hailey Amare | Author + Editor

The 6 Best Sources of Inspiration for Developing Your Book and How to Use Them

Use these suggestions to help you find strong inspiration as you ideate for your novel!

Feb 2 • Hailey Amare | Author + Editor

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