Tips and Advice About Writing and Self-Publishing
Distractions are the Achilles’ heel for everyone but for a writer those moments when you check your e-mail or click on YouTube can be the reason you’ve never finished your novel. This week figure out what distracts you the most. Is it friends stopping by, text messages popping up on your phone… Make a…
We started the week with a first line so let’s finish it out with a last line which is- That’s all I have to say.
Ever had one of those weeks where you feel like you’ve done a lot, but you’ve got nothing to show for it? I think it’s because I’ve been planning future projects and not working on current ones. Well actually, one present thing I did checked off my to do list was publish another class in my freelance writing…
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Today’s prompt is about two characters who decide to go on a hot air balloon ride.
Today’s prompt is this photo-
Edison probably wasn’t talking about writing when he made this quote but it’s ideal inspiration for authors. So what if a plot doesn’t go as planned, or the characters fall flat, or another rejection hits your mailbox. You’ve not failed. It’s just that something didn’t quite work for that story. Fire up the computer and start…
One think I encourage my students to do is become a book reviewer. It not only helps you figure out what makes a story work (or not work), but it also lets you see who’s publishing what and where your story might fit into the current market. Today’s guest blogger has some great tips…
June 1st, half the year is almost done. What have you done to achieve your goals? Are you one step closer to realizing your dream? It’s one of the reasons I’ve decided on the summer writing retreat or should I say challenge? Three months to get a book started or finally finished. I’ll be telling…
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…
Can you tell from the title of this post that it’s back to winter? A foot of snow earlier in the week and today, howling winds and temps in the 20s. I’m pretty sure this time last year I was sitting outside to write a few Friday Ramblings. I’m guessing we’re going to skip spring…
