What separates the writer who actually finishes writing a book to the person who just dreams about it? It’s mindset… A few months ago, I decided to start a new exercise routine. I’ve tried to do that many times before and for one reason or another, I’ve given up after a week or two. Good…
Category: Writing How Tos
Research and Then Write
Wondering why your short story keeps getting rejected? Or maybe what you thought was the perfect idea for a publication still got a no, not for us response? It could be that you’re writing before you research. This was huge mistake I made and had I known about this easy to remember tip, I know…
Score Points with Editors
Do you want to increase your chances of an editor requesting to see your manuscript or even getting published? It’s not just down to the actual story or proposal but how you can follow guidelines and instructions. Think of it as an entrance test. In the coming weeks, I’ll be telling you about markets that…
Create a Deadline
Are you working to a deadline even though you don’t have one? This week I published a new class at Skillshare Be a Better Writer-15 Easy Tips. 15 easy things you can do to improve your skills whether you’re writing a novel, short story, or even a non-fiction article. I’ll give you a link at…
Should You Ever Quit?
You’ve had three rejections in the last month. An agent has just told you that the story you thought was great has lots of flaws. You’ve been writing for five years and not one single byline. Should you quit? My first response is no, never give up. However, here are some questions to ask yourself…
Step Outside Your Writing Comfort Zone
All too often we get into a comfortable zone. It’s safe, it’s familiar, and why not you say, after all, we’ve worked years just to get to this point. However, in every writer’s life, comes the time when you have to step outside that zone. Venture into territory unknown and yes, it’s sometimes scary. A…
Earn Money for Some Quick and Easy Writing
The life of a freelance writer and author isn’t an easy one. It’s not just a time thing, but often a money thing especially when it’s your main source of income. I’ve had lean times, times when the publication or client I’ve worked with has been slow to pay. And yes, a few times, when…
Self Publishing Tool Kit
As many of you know, I have a budget related web site. I have products for sale and many of them are writing related. I’m taking part in a sale that starts today and runs through March 17th. You’ll find lots of great resources, some of them are also writing related, some are gift cards,…
Do You Like Podcasts?
I’m way behind with my posts this week. I’m juggling lots of projects and that got me thinking about what happens to our writing when we have too much stuff going on it our lives. I’ll be honest, I intended to start a new novella on Monday and it didn’t happen. Anyone else in the…
Writing Challenge Day 28-Final Word
You’ve reached the end of the challenge and it might have the same feeling as when you write that final word at the end of the novel, short story, article or even a poem. You did it. You committed to 28 days of writing each and every day. Now you’re going to repeat it next…