I'd like to tell you about my experience with BuzzFeed. At first, I loved the thought of having a well-known website that I could submit my own articles to and be able to share the link on my own platforms. I wrote 27 listicles on BuzzFeed covering a range of topics as I was testing … Continue reading Save Your Submitted Works
Category: Writing Tips
Everything Has Not Been Written
There is a well-known theory that everything has already been written. This can be discouraging to writers, especially if they are relatively new to the field. However, I have good news! Everything has not been written. Not everyone knows what you know. Everyone sees the world differently based on their experiences, personality, perception and their … Continue reading Everything Has Not Been Written
Answering The Main Question
The beginning of your story should pose a question. The end of your story should answer it. No matter what the question is, the reader will want to know the answer so you have to build up to it throughout your book. For example, if the main question is "What is the purpose of the … Continue reading Answering The Main Question
Positive Affirmations for Writers
As Writers, we know how powerful words can be. Whether you use a pencil, typewriter, keyboard or a speech recognition program, your words can go a long way in inspiring others. But what about inspiring you? Positive affirmations can spark your motivation into gear and boost your self-esteem, or writing-esteem, as well. Here are some … Continue reading Positive Affirmations for Writers
Claiming The Title
You are a writer. To secure your position in the writing community, you need to claim the title. Put positivity and security into the universe. Turn your dreams and goals into positive affirmations that you can remind yourself of daily. You will reach someone with your writing. You will be published. You do have something … Continue reading Claiming The Title
Time Is Valuable
Time is passing and you can't get more. Writer's need time to outline, write and edit. If we waste time binge watching Netflix and then wonder why we're not a published author yet, we only have ourselves to blame. Our whole lives are ruled by time. However, we can take control of it and use … Continue reading Time Is Valuable
What is “Good” Writing?
What do you consider a good book? One that you can't put down? So, like every writer alive, you're probably wondering "how do I make my writing that good?" Here are ten tips for writing a good, can't-put-it-down book! Take a brief lesson in Psychology. Whether this sounds boring or exciting to you, it will … Continue reading What is “Good” Writing?
The 7 Day Writing Challenge
If you want to get paid for your writing, you have to write like it's your job. Growing your writing habit from a hobby to a job can be a challenge. Here is a 7-day writing challenge to help boost your devotion to your writing! Day 1: Write a 500-word recollection of a memory that … Continue reading The 7 Day Writing Challenge
Writing Accomplishments
Are you an accomplished writer? Do you want to be? How do you measure success in the writing world? Quantity? Quality? How about accomplishments? Here are 5 accomplishments for writers of any level. Go out and be successful! Create Personal Goals If you are an author or just starting out in writing, you can accomplish … Continue reading Writing Accomplishments
Your 5 and 10 Year Plan
What do you want to accomplish within the next five years? How about ten? Working towards a goal that you're passionate about is what gives you purpose. That's what makes you get up every morning and push through all of the obstacles. Your Goals What is your goal? Do you have more than one? When … Continue reading Your 5 and 10 Year Plan
