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.
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Accept The Challenge-Opposites
Did you know that today is Opposites Day? This week’s challenge is to write a story based on opposites. Maybe it’s a couple who are complete opposites? Perhaps it’s someone who decides to celebrate it by doing the opposite of what everyone else does and says? I think this one could be lots of fun…
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.
Guest Author-Maggie Blackbird
Please welcome the first guest author of 2024 and it’s Maggie Blackbird. I’m a big music junkie. I love, love, love music. My fave genre is hard rock and heavy metal. Music serves as a big inspiration for me when it comes to writing. My latest release is Twisted Beauty, a m/m dystopian romance, so…
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.
Accept the Challenge
Remember the old writing prompts on This Writer’s Life? I know many of you used them and even some people submitted the stories they created to publishers and got published! I didn’t post any last year but for 2024 I’m bringing them back with a slight tweak. They have a new name Accept the Challenge….
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…