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The Backwoods Writer: Writing a Novel

-When it comes to writing, what is your why?

-Give yourself permission to write what you like to read.

-Get yourself out of writer's block with muscle memory.

-Make deliberate choices for your story, but make them look easy.

-And much, much more!

Welcome to the Backwoods Writer! We are all about helping you with your writing needs. Do you want to learn how to write novels, memoirs, or nonfiction books? We can help! Learn the ins and outs of writing novels, memoirs, and non-fiction books here with our tips, texts, blogs, and courses. We want to help you learn everything you need to know about how to write, how to edit, and how to publish books! 

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Available for
Purchase Now!

MK Penner was a 737 Captain by trade and a landscape artist for pleasure. Enjoy this art biography -- available now!

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Coming Summer
2025

Author Leigh Macfarlane was driving through the tiny town of Westwold, BC, when she thought, "If you blink, you miss this town!" Her next thought was, "Ooh! Book title!" 

Two Years and many small towns later, and this book full of details, personal anecdotes, and photos will be available for purchase. 

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Coming 2026

Are you ready for the next Backwoods Writer How to Write book? This one's on writing a romance, and you will love it! Stay tuned for more details.

Start writing no matter what. The water does not flow until the faucet is turned on." - Louis L'Amour

ABOUT ME

Author/Educator Leigh Macfarlane is The Backwoods Writer.

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