Writer's are really good at two things: writing and procrastinating. We procrastinate and we make excuses when we are confronted with a blank page. An excellent way to avoid procrastination is to complete a checklist of what you need to be prepared to write. This way you'll be doing something active and eliminating any excuses … Continue reading Be Prepared
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Formatting
It helps me to format my word processor to the specifications for the type of work I'm writing before I start writing. This helps me visualize the book as it's going to be seen when it's finished. For example, when I'm writing my poetry collections, I format my word processor to 5 x 8 and … Continue reading Formatting
Let Your Writing Rest
You've finished writing your book but you know it's not perfect yet. You're eager to jump back in have the story completed. However, it's very important to let your writing rest for a few days before editing it. A change of mindset is needed before switching from writing to editing. When you are writing, you … Continue reading Let Your Writing Rest
Never Stop Learning
Writing is a skill that you can continuously grow. There are no experts in this field because there is always more to learn. You should never stop learning more about writing and practicing new ways of writing so you can get better. There are so many aspects to writing that we can practice, such as … Continue reading Never Stop Learning
EQ for Writers
Emotional Intelligence is something everyone can practice to make themselves more in-tune with themselves. Writers definitely need to be in-tune with themselves before they try to reach others with their writing. Here are five ways you can use Emotional Intelligence to raise your EQ and use it to make you a better writer. Self-AwarenessYou have … Continue reading EQ for Writers
Beta Readers
You can include Beta Readers while you are writing the book or after you have finished it. A powerful way to keep yourself accountable and working on your book is to have Beta Readers who read a little bit of the book at a time and can give feedback along the way. If you have … Continue reading Beta Readers
Using Your Procrastination
How do you procrastinate? I turn on a TV series and binge watch episodes until I need to pee. I could be using this time to write but I tend to procrastinate without even realizing it. I make decisions based on my feelings, instead of disciplining myself and getting my writing done before turning on … Continue reading Using Your Procrastination
Accountability
When you don't have someone else giving you a deadline, it can be difficult to stay motivated and continuously work on your book. Gamification is a popular way for people to hold themselves accountable to their goals. If you have enough willpower to self-discipline and write every day in order to finish your book in … Continue reading Accountability
Gamify Your Process
Gamification is a fun way to hold yourself accountable to getting your work done (and, yes, writing is work). It is the act of implementing the process of gameplay into your schedule in order to ensure you complete the task. You can use gamification in your writing process to keep yourself writing everyday. Writing is … Continue reading Gamify Your Process
Story Structure
The five basic story elements are characters, setting, plot, conflict, and resolution. The characters react to their setting the conflicts that you put them in when you are creating the plot. The resolution of the conflict depends solely on how the character changes throughout the story. Characters are people. They have feelings and dreams. Developing … Continue reading Story Structure
