Author: Yolandie Horak
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How To Implement Feedback
Welcome back to this accidental mini-series on beta reading feedback, reviews, and handling said feedback. The past four weeks have really been one of Bob Ross’s happy little accidents. We talked about: Today, we’ll chat about implementing feedback. How do we dissect our beta readers or editors’ comments, figure out what they mean, and find…
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How To Handle Negative Feedback
Over the last two weeks, we discussed How To Review a Book, and How To Be a Great Beta Reader. Let’s chat about handling negative feedback today. This can be in the form of a poor review or comments from beta readers. Now, we’re all human here. There will always be that bit of feedback…
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How to Review a Book
Why review? A single review can make a huge difference, especially for indie authors. For one, reviews spread the word. They connect like-minded readers with authors they might not hear about through any other avenue. Reviews also make books seem alive—if someone is reviewing, that means someone is reading. But reviews also inspire. When impostor…
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How To Be a Great Beta Reader
Being chosen as a beta reader is awesome. Not only do we get an early peek into upcoming novels, but we also have the unique opportunity to help authors polish their works into something epic. But beta reading can also be daunting, especially during the early days. So, let’s talk about the ins and outs…
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Freebie – Novel Planning Pages
I’ve been working on a little something on the side, and though it’s nowhere near ready to share publicly, I’m stoked with the progress. So, of course, I couldn’t wait to share a sneak peek with you! I want to offer you these free downloadable planning pages. Two pages are layouts for daily planning, set…
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What Can You Tell Us About A Curse of Venom & Scales?
The most important news is that I have about ten chapters left. (AGAIN.) The goal is to finish this book within the next two weeks, so watch this space! But since I’ve recently had several questions about this book, I figured it was time to update you again. Before we get going, a disclaimer. THIS…
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Calgary Stampede 2024
I’m stoked to share our photo diary from the 2024 Calgary Stampede with you! Can I get a yahoo? We had such a good time at the greatest outdoor show on earth! This year, the attractions included hot Cheeto-pickle pizzas, cheeseburger-flavoured ice cream, watermelon burgers, mac & cheese popcorn poutine, and whipped lemonade (among others).…
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4 Weeks, 4 Paintings – Simple Foliage
Welcome to the final instalment of our 4 Weeks, 4 Paintings mini-series! This week, we’re delving into brush control with simple, flowy florals. The great thing about round watercolour brushes is their versatility. We can achieve thin lines by using only the tip of the brush, and thicken brush strokes by adding additional pressure. We…
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4 Weeks, 4 Paintings – Squeegee Painting
We’ve reached the third week of our 4 Weeks, 4 Paintings mini-series, and I’m super excited about this one! Recently, squeegee art has been all over social media. I’ve been dying to try it, and I figured this mini-series was the perfect learning opportunity. This technique teaches a lesson that took decades for me to…
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4 Weeks, 4 Paintings – Negative Space
Welcome to another instalment in the 4 Weeks, 4 Paintings mini-series! Today, we’ll learn more about using negative space in our paintings by building on the foundation of layering. As I mentioned in the Layered Foliage tutorial, we must often paint the lightest shades first when working with watercolours, then build the pigment layer by…
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