Hook your readers in the first 3 seconds or else. If you're first sentence doesn't intrigue your reader, they will stop reading. It's that simple. However, creating that coveted first sentence is very hard. If you are writing nonfiction, that first sentence should be assertive and daunting. It should make your readers think, "I've been … Continue reading Hook Your Readers
Category: Writing Tips
Write When Inspiration Hits
Write when inspiration hits. It is very important to write every day, even when you're not inspired, in order to build healthy writing habits. However, when that burst of inspiration hits at 1 o'clock in the morning, what do you do? You write. Let's say you set your schedule to write at 7AM every day. … Continue reading Write When Inspiration Hits
Write Your Summaries First
After brainstorming and before writing your outlines, write your summaries first. Having a basic storyline in place before outlining and drafting helps to keep you on point throughout the book. This way, if you decide you want to change something while you are outlining or drafting, you can look back at your summary and make … Continue reading Write Your Summaries First
Top 10 Obstacles for Writers
There are many things that hinder us from writing. However, most of them can be prevented or overcome. Below are the top 10 obstacles for writers that stop us from writing the next best-seller. Confidence A major obstacle for writers is a lack of confidence. If you don't think you're a good writer or you … Continue reading Top 10 Obstacles for Writers
Self-Published Book Distribution
If you choose to self-publish your work, one of the most important things you have to look at is book distribution. This is what I have found with my own research. Feel free to drop a comment if you have more information! Kindle Direct Publishing KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing) gives you access to e-Book formatting … Continue reading Self-Published Book Distribution
Are You a Writer or an Author?
Recently someone asked me what I do for a living. I answered with, "I'm an Author." and they asked me where they could buy my book. I said, "I haven't published it yet." They said, "So you're a writer, not an author." This really made me think to myself, "Are you a writer or an … Continue reading Are You a Writer or an Author?
Start In The Middle
Imagine that you have an idea for a great book. You outline it so you know exactly what's going to happen and you're eager to write it. How do you begin writing it? How does it start? Or do you start in the middle or end? That's always the hardest part. You may know the … Continue reading Start In The Middle
Write Like No One is Going to Read it
You've heard the term, "dance like no one's watching", right? Well when it comes to writing, the same concept applies. Write like no one is going to read it. When I first started writing I was terrified to actually write. I could outline books for days but I would procrastinate actually writing for as long … Continue reading Write Like No One is Going to Read it
Optimize Your Time
"I don't have time to write." Does that phrase sound familiar? How many books have you read on changing your habits or optimizing your time? I've read a lot and I can tell you that prioritizing your writing is the key to actually writing. If writing is important to you then it needs to be … Continue reading Optimize Your Time
Grow As A Writer
Writing is a skill and skills need to be honed. The best way to grow as a Writer is to know yourself as a Writer. What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses? What do you want to learn? If you know you struggle with writing dialogue then start practicing it. If you've always wanted … Continue reading Grow As A Writer
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