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
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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
Don’t Give Up
Writing is difficult. You come up with an idea, build an entire world around it, develop characters that are relatable to real people, and then what? Whether you're too afraid to publish it, you did publish it and didn't get a lot of sales, or you were denied by a publishing agency, it's easy to … Continue reading Don’t Give Up
Write What You Know
Have you ever tried to write about something you had no interest in? It didn't go over well, did it? When you're writing about a topic you don't know a lot about, it's hard to put your heart into it. Good writing reaches people when you can see the author's passion coming through the pages. … Continue reading Write What You Know
Write As If You’ll Die Tomorrow
Sometimes we have an idea in our head for a book but we put off writing it. Life gets in the way or we just don't feel like writing today. But what if you died tomorrow? No one would ever be able to know the story that you have to tell. If you write because … Continue reading Write As If You’ll Die Tomorrow
Show or Tell? – Using Descriptions in your Writing
Do you show or tell more in your writing? You could just tell your reader that someone is crying, or you could compel a more emotional response from them if you show them how someone is crying. The Difference Between Show and Tell There is a difference between, "Martha is crying." and "Tears streamed down … Continue reading Show or Tell? – Using Descriptions in your Writing
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