If you want to finish your book in a timely manner, make sure you meet your deadlines. How many words are you writing per day? That will determine how long it will take you to get to where you want to be. For example, if your goal was to write a novel (about 90,000 words) … Continue reading Track Your Progress
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New Downloads Available!
I have added worksheets and outlines that I use in my writing process onto the Downloadables page. Feel free to download and use them while you write as well!
Dare to be Different
Take a look at the best-selling books in the genres that you write. What makes them different? The answer to that question is the reason why it's a best-seller. Each best-seller's list has different sales requirements. The Wall Street Journal requires 3,000-5,000 sales to be considered a best-seller. Amazon is only 1,100 copies in sales … Continue reading Dare to be Different
Writing a Series
Choosing to write a series is an important decision. Usually, series are born from stories that are too big for one book. However, a series can also be built from extensive planning of individual stories for each book. Either way, a series usually follows a character through different stages of their life and various adventures. … Continue reading Writing a Series
The Three Act Structure
Most screenplays are built upon a three act structure, but this method can also be used to outline a novel. The three acts are the set up, the confrontation, and the resolution. The set up includes the exposition, the inciting incident, and the first major plot point. The confrontation includes the rising action, the midpoint … Continue reading The Three Act Structure
Writing Memories
The key to writing memories is to make people feel like they are experiencing the memories through your writing. Writing memories requires a lot of attention to detail. In order for your readers to fully experience the memory the way the writer does, you have to incorporate all of their senses. They need to be … Continue reading Writing Memories
Research First
Don't stop writing to do research. Getting all of your research out of the way before you start your writing session is essential to the flow of your book. Once you start writing, you don't want to break up your concentration with doing something as tedious as researching a fact. You could get lost in … Continue reading Research First
Write About Writing
The best way I get started with my writing everyday, is to write about writing. You know everything needed to write, so write about it. This will get you started with your flow of words, so you can easily switch topics at some point to write your book, blog, article, ect. Start writing about writing … Continue reading Write About Writing
Write Scared
“The scariest moment is always just before you start. After that, things can only get better.” - Stephen King Getting started is the hardest part, but when you keep going you will have written. Being scared to start writing is normal. You have to use that nervousness to fuel your imagination and motivate you to write. Nervousness is … Continue reading Write Scared
Writer’s Resources
I am looking to build out my Writers Resources page on my website! Comment below with all of the resources you use throughout your writing process so I can add them to my list, please! Dawn Zauner - Writing ExpertFor more writing tips, visit http://www.DawnZauner.com now! Facebook: @AuthorDawnZaunerInstagram: @DawnZaunerTwitter: @DawnZauner
