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Friday Ramblings From An Author-Easy Ways to Write a Novel
A brief Ramblings as I’m in the middle of a project I want to get done by the end of the day. This week, I posted a new class over at Skillshare called Easy Ways to write a novel in 30 Days. It’s a great supplemental class to any of my write a novel in…
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…
Writing is Scary
Writing a book, writing anything can be scary but as this quote says if it wasn’t then it wouldn’t be a goal worth having. This week, get over your fear and begin writing.
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Another Month, More Goals? New Goals?
Did you set the goal of writing a book this year? Three months are behind us and have you started writing yet? If the answer is no, why not? Welcome to April and time for maybe some new goals? Mine is to get more self paced classes ready, go through old files and see what…
April Writing Prompts
It’s another month which means it’s time for another round of writing prompts. Enjoy and happy writing. Scenario Your character loses their car keys. First Line “That’s not the way to treat friend.” Any Line “No cell phone reception here.” Journal Prompt Remember the last time someone did something to embarrass you. Opening Scene Matt…
Form the Habit of Writing
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Ideas
The last Ramblings of the month. How are your writing goals working out so far this year? It’s a great time to look back at the first three months of the year and see if you’ve done all you set out to, or promised yourself, you’d do. I got more books translated this week. If…
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…