Tips and Advice About Writing and Self-Publishing
I saw this quote while I know it’s not about books, I thought it was a perfect fit for Monday Motivation. We’re often our own worse critics. We hit bumps in the road of writing, think the story isn’t going to work, and give up. So the message of the week is don’t judge your story…
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Are you wondering where to start your story? I know lots of students tell me they have a story brewing but at a loss as to where to begin. Don’t let that stop you from writing, begin anywhere…any point in your plot. It could be that will actually be your opening scene. It’s happened to…
I saw this quote which is applicable to everything we’re trying to achieve but never more so than writing a book. If you really want to write a story, you’ll find someway to squeeze in ten minutes here or there to do it.
I was searching for a quote for this post and found this one by the late Jackie Collins which I think says it all… “If you want to be a writer-stop talking about it and sit down and write!” ― Jackie Collins
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…
Whether you’re taking the NaNoWriMo challenge or just attempting to write a book, even a short story, some days it’s an uphill battle. Even when you’ve been writing for years. Even when you do it for a living and your bank account is relying on you to write, there are days your motivation’s going to…
Read more Monday Motivation-Who Said It Was Going to Be Easy?
You know the saying all work and no play? That’s true for writing too. I’ve often worked non-stop on a book and felt drained by the time I typed the last word. Writing is supposed to be fun but if you push yourself too hard it becomes more of a chore. That’s something you…
We’re all creatures of habit. Sometimes doing the same thing over and over again can lead to boredom. It can also lead to wanting to be free from the predictable. While I always say it’s best to have a writing schedule, this week try something new (which is also a great way to get ready…
A winner is a dreamer who never gives up-Nelson Mandela Nelson Mandela probably wasn’t specially thinking about writers when he offered this advice. However, I’ve always believed that the only difference between a published writer and unpublished one is the published author never quit writing or dreaming. This week (and every week), think like a…
Remember when you were a child and your parents told you (maybe bribed you), eat all your food and you’ll get some dessert? Childhood might be a distant memory for most of us but you can use this same principle to motivate yourself into writing. I’ve done it a lot during NaNoWriMo. I tell…
