Tips and Advice About Writing and Self-Publishing
I saw this quote and thought how it could apply to writing a book. Everyone says they have an idea for a book which is great but unless you write it, you stand no chance of getting published. If you’ve been putting off writing that book, print this out, post it somewhere you can see it…
They say if you have a big project and it seems overwhelming, break it down. Writing a book can be overwhelming especially when it’s your first try. Sometimes you start out with great motivation but then it disappears. Don’t think about writing a whole book each time you sit down. Think about writing one chapter.…
One day during my struggling writer years, I walked out to the mailbox and had not one, but three rejection letters sitting there. After opening them, and having a good cry, I thought about one thing. No writer begins their career (well, there might be a few lucky ones), with a yes on their…
Whether you’re a writer, artist, musician…whatever, we all get into a rut. A place in our heads (and sometimes our hearts), where we feel there’s nothing more creatively we can give. We burn out and the muse goes bye-bye. It’s happened to me lots of times and one thing I’ve found that helps is…
Once upon a time I was a girl who wanted nothing more than to be a published author. The rejections letter kept on coming so I worked harder but still I didn’t realize my dream. I think sheer determination, and maybe even some arrogance, got finally got me there but I had one other thing…
“It is impossible to discourage the real writers – they don’t give a damn what you say, they’re going to write.” ― Sinclair Lewis An editor once sent me a rejection letter advising me to do anything besides write. I guess the fact that I’m still writing, and according to Sinclair…
This is Monday’s motivation is for everyone, but especially for anyone who’s taking part in the summer writing challenge. One think that helps us to achieve our goals is getting as specific as we can. So what’s your dream? Is it to actually start writing instead of just talking about it? Maybe it’s to write…
How’s this for motivation… Make a schedule for the next seven days. It could be morning, afternoon, evening, but sit in front of the keyboards or with a notebook on your lap and write for ten minutes. No stopping and no gazing out of the window. This will be your writing time and nothing else.…
It takes a lot of courage to show your dreams to someone else. – Erma Bombeck I saw this quote in one of the e-mail newsletters I receive each week. Strangely enough this newsletter is not writing related but focuses on finances. However, I think this quote is perfect for writers too. It does take a brave…
Sometimes the same old, same old, is a good thing. I always feel having a writing routine is great but sometimes you need a change of pace. Need an extra boost of motivation this week? Try taking a different approach to doing something familiar. If you always write at the coffee shop, try the…
