Tips and Advice About Writing and Self-Publishing
This is one of my favorite quotes that I really believe in. This week, say the words I want to be a writer. Say it out loud, write it someplace you’ll see it every day. Tell your best friend or even share it on social media. Cast it out into the universe, continue to believe…
This quote reminds me that no matter how many times your story gets rejected, it just takes one editor to say yes and you’re a published author.
It’s been a long time since I’ve known what the fear of writing a story is all about. As a newbie artist, that emotion came rushing back to me. You sit frozen, wondering if you can do it, thinking how stupid you’ll feel if anyone sees your work. Heartbroken if things don’t turn out…
If you’re worried that your story is going to get rejected then it’s never going to get published. Like this quote says, dream big and dare to fail. Write your best story and have the courage to submit it.
I love this quote because it’s not just true about writing, but all things. Never give up on your dreams.
Lots of people keep their goals and dreams a secret. They think if they don’t attain them then people will laugh about it. That’s not always true. Share your dream and goal and you might just find your biggest cheerleader. TWL is here for you. We’re a growing writing community that is here to support…
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You know by now I love taking a quote and giving it a writing centric twist. This one reminds us to celebrate all successes no matter how small. The first letter to an editor ever published. Your first byline. The first published short story. The first time you win a contest. The very first…
I think this quote could be all about first drafts. Just write, don’t worry about your story being perfect on the first round of writing. Enjoy the process and tell yourself you’re going to be a better writer tomorrow than you were today.
There are some many great quotes out there. Not all of them were written with us writers in mind but it doesn’t stop me from putting a author’s spin on them. Take this weeks quote is a great example…no rain, no flowers. You can’t have one without the other. I’d like to say, no…
Monday Motivation time again. This week I want you to think about your writing peers. Are they helping you write? Helping you get published? Being positive and cheering you on? When I first started writing, I was lucky enough to have my father as my cheerleader. Each time a rejection letter fell into the mailbox,…
