If at all possible, finish your posted works. I know, real life can put the whammy on all good intentions so here are some tips on how to avoid abandoning in-process stories. Don’t Cancel Your Own Story — CherylW Whether it's Kindle Vella, one of the many serialised fiction apps/sites, blog posts, or even fanfiction, serialised … Continue reading Reblog: Don’t Cancel Your Own Story by CherylW
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Writing Wins from Star Wars: Visions
Star Wars: Visions is one of the coolest ideas the Star Wars franchise has ever come up with. It allows people all across the world to make Star Wars their own while showcasing their talents to a huge audience—how amazing is that? I liked the first season of Visions, but not enough to write anything … Continue reading Writing Wins from Star Wars: Visions
How Not to Write a First Draft
When it comes to writing first drafts, there's ultimately no right or wrong way to do it as long as you have a finished draft at the end of it. I believe that because we're all different, we all have different ways of achieving our writing goals. That being said, we can adopt some bad … Continue reading How Not to Write a First Draft
Reblog: How to Work With Beta Readers by A Writer’s Path
There is no one secret to producing a good book. Hard work, patience, more hard work, dogged determination, and did I mention hard work? Yet it is so worth it. And, the more I write, the more I value one particular asset every writer should have. Beta readers! Beta readers are wonderful. Sometimes they are […] … Continue reading Reblog: How to Work With Beta Readers by A Writer’s Path
Why You Need to Know the Purpose of Your Book
In every non-fiction writing course you will ever take, one of the first things your instructor will ask you about is your "why." In other words: what's your purpose for writing this book? They say it's the first step in writing and marketing a successful book. But here's my question: why aren't fiction writers asked … Continue reading Why You Need to Know the Purpose of Your Book
Reblog: A Blank Page or Screen Is Not A Writing Strategy by Pedagogical Thoughts
Have you ever sat down to write, and an hour, maybe two into it and you still have a blank page? Ah, come on, I know it’s not just me who has done this. I get flooded with feelings of guilt (“I’ve wasted good time”), frustration (“why can’t I manage my procrastination better?”), and self-loathing. […] … Continue reading Reblog: A Blank Page or Screen Is Not A Writing Strategy by Pedagogical Thoughts
Why Writers Should Watch TV
"Stay away from screens - they rot your brain!" everyone cries. And this is certainly true - getting too much screen time day after day brings a slew of terrible side effects for both mental and physical health. But, just like most activities, watching TV isn't inherently bad (unless, well, what you're watching is inherently … Continue reading Why Writers Should Watch TV
Have I Discovered the Perfect Plotting Method for Pantsers?
Pantsers, where are you? Hooray for having no idea what we're doing! That's what I always thought being a pantser meant. When I penned books in my younger years, I never even touched an outline. I thought I simply didn't need one - I could write a book from beginning to end flawlessly. But I've … Continue reading Have I Discovered the Perfect Plotting Method for Pantsers?
Everything You Need to Start Freelance Writing
You’re almost ready to get started with your freelancing career; these essential materials will set you up for success.
What We Learn from a Character’s First Scenes in The Force Awakens
May the Fourth be with you! It's no secret that I'm a Star Wars nerd. As I talked about last month, Star Wars shaped me both as a person and a writer as I was growing up. Love or hate certain parts of it, there's no doubt that Star Wars has, in all likelihood, the … Continue reading What We Learn from a Character’s First Scenes in The Force Awakens
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