One thing that can take your writing to the next level is choosing the right words. Sometimes one word can do the work of several paragraphs. This week do an exercise where you free write and then go back and see what words you can replace or even eliminate and compare the two.
Category: Writing How Tos
Monday Writing Wisdom-Are You a Reader?
I don’t know a writer who wasn’t an avid reader before they became an author. Devote as much time as you can for writing but leave some time for reading. Reading is great for basic and continuing writing education.
Monday Writing Wisdom-What Would You Like to Read?
If you could read your ideal book, what would it be? This week go and see if it exists. If it doesn’t sit down and start writing.
Monday Writing Wisdom-What’s Stopping You?
Welcome to a new feature on This Writer’s Life for 2024. It’s the Monday Writing Wisdom, each week, a writing related quote and a writing tip based upon it. This first one is for anyone who’s dreamed about writing a book or been talking about it and not taking action. Do you have a story…
2024-The Year Ahead at This Writer’s Life
Happy New Year. Another year, another opportunity to write a book, self-publish a book, launch a freelance writing business…so many things you can do. I hope This Writer’s Life will help you achieve your goals. I have lots of new features this year. Starting on Monday, and every Monday, there will be the Monday Writing…
12 Days of Christmas-Do Your Own Book Promotion
It’s the final day of my 12 Days of Christmas discounts so I thought I’d put my newest product, my DIY Book Promotion Kit on sale. Pick it up today for a $9 discount. Follow the link and the coupon is already applied. https://flynnmedia.thrivecart.com/do-it-yourself-book-promotion/?coupon=12DAYSALE
12 Days of Christmas-Day 11-Do You Want to Write A Romance Novel?
One of the most popular genres is romance. Have you thought about writing one but not sure how and where to start? Today, my Plotting Your First Romance Novel workshop is the special of the day. It’s usually $65 but you can get it for $25 less. Follow this link for all the details, and…
12 Days of Christmas-Day 10-Want to Write a Series?
Are you ready to write a series but not sure where to start? Today my Writing the Continuing Series workshop is on sale. It’s normally $45 but today you can get $15 off. Just follow the link for all the details and the coupon has already been applied- https://flynnmedia.thrivecart.com/writing-the-continuing-series-workshop/?coupon=SERIESWORKSHOP
12 Days of Christmas-Day 9-Deadly Sins
It’s Day 9 and today it’s all about the Seven Deadly Sins of Fiction? Have you committed one or maybe you have and don’t know it? If so, you need my Seven Deadly Sins of Fiction workshop, Follow the link and the discount is already applied- https://flynnmedia.thrivecart.com/seven-deadly-sins-of-fiction-workshop/?coupon=SEVEN
12 Days of Christmas-Day 8-Love is in the Air
It’s Day 8 of the 12 Days of Christmas and today love is in the air because if you’re thinking about writing a romance novel or just want help planning your next one, my Writing a Romance Novel workbook is 50% off its regular price of $12.95. Here’s the link for more information about how…