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    Great Characters Every Book Should Have

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2019 5:03


      Let us know if I should share more content like this. Like, share or leave a comment below if you or someone you know can benefit from it, that way we’ll know if we should share more content of this type. Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit  Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/     Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg    Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/    Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus     Website: http://www.WritersLife.org   Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop    Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast    Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/    Advertise your book and.or writing  https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs   Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel:  https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to  http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Why it Pays to Take Risks with Your Writing

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2019 4:22


    Why it Pays to Take Risks with Your Writing   Let us know if I should share more content like this. Like, share or leave a comment below if you or someone you know can benefit from it, that way we’ll know if we should share more content of this type. Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit  Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/     Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg    Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/    Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus     Website: http://www.WritersLife.org   Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop    Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast    Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/    Advertise your book and.or writing  https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs   Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel:  https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to  http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Hello its Peter here a game from writers life and today why pays to take risks with your writing when it comes to writing books regardless of whether you choose to self publish or try to win a traditional publishing deal the competition has never been fiercer readers are overwhelmed with choice and writers often find trying to make their book stand out from the ground and daunting and seemingly impossible tasks it can be easy to play it safe with your writing just try to stick to the rules of a genre and to regurgitates a tried and tested story that seems to appeal to a mass audience but if you do so your book is more than likely to simply become an echo of something already out there written by someone with more experience whose popularity has already been established if you choose to take risks however while the stakes may be higher it's arguable that you stand a far greater chance of making your book more discoverable distinguishable and desirable than those that don't but why is that taking risks shows you are willing to put your neck on the line a risk tic is someone who is brave they are willing to take a chance a leap into the unknown someone who is willing to commit all the time and energy it takes to write a book knowing that it does not pander to the masses this is undeniably impressive and demonstrates a commitment to the craft that other writers who are simply copycat versions of each other do not show taking risks will make your work stand out in an overcrowded marketplace writers need to do anything they can to make their books stand out if you are able to write a book which appeals to a more niche audience or one that grabs reader's attention and they might be willing to take a chance on your book is more likely to be seen and therefore more likely to sell taking risks may not always work but when they do the payoff is greater of course a risk is a risk and therefore the chance of failure is greater if you write something too obscure too nice too complicated it will be harder to find a publisher who's willing to take a chance on you or find an audience who resonates with your work however if you do the rewards are huge taking risks wins you respect by taking risks in your writing you often end up exposing yourself being vulnerable can be frightening but readers will appreciate the fact that you have done so this will make them empathize with you and respect you for your bravery at the end of the day no one can write a book that will appeal to everyone and trying to do so is a waste of time don't let all your time and effort go to waste and consider taking more risks with your writing be brave have confidence and stay true to yourself you won't regret it if you do if you enjoyed this video please give it a thumbs up or why not leave a comment below always happy to hear from you why not sign up for our newsletter and get your free writers toolkit simply visit our website at writers life.org see you next time

    How To Pick A Genre To Write In

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2019 5:35


    How To Pick A Genre To Write In   Let us know if I should share more content like this. Like, share or leave a comment below if you or someone you know can benefit from it, that way we’ll know if we should share more content of this type. Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit                  Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/     Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg    Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/    Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus     Website: http://www.WritersLife.org   Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop    Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast    Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/    Advertise your book and.or writing  https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs   Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel:  https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to  http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Hello its Peter here came from a writer's life and today how to pick a genre to writing many writers don't consider the genre they are writing it until their book is written it's easy to believe that once you've finished writing your novel that it will become immediately obvious which category it falls into and when you are undertaking tasks such as submitting to editors or selecting the genres where your book should City Amazon that it will be easy to define your writing in such a way however only considering your genre after you have finished your story can lead to some problems there are perhaps some stories that are easier to define a classic romance thriller or horror story for example with many contemporary fiction books it can be a little more tricky and in fact you can find your story crosses the boundaries of many different genres a little bit of romance but mostly a thriller a ghost story with some comedy thrown in and so on the trouble with not being able to clearly define your genre is that you then cannot clearly define your audience one of the most important things you should be able to do and submitting your novel to publishers and agents or when marketing it yourself is to be able to define who your audience is to be able to prove that there is a market for your book out there that there are readers ready and waiting to devour it if you are vague about your genre agents of publishers will have a harder time being convinced they can sell your book where will it sit in a bookstore will readers be annoyed if they pitch it as a romance novel when actually perhaps it is more of a fantasy book it's the same when you come to choose where to place your book if self-publishing on sites such as Amazon if readers disagree with your choice then you could end up with negative reviews readers do not like to be mislead after all so how do you choose a genre to write it first of all right with an audience in mind you should always consider your reader when you write before you start why not try to identify who your target audience is sketch out an idea of what they like get to know them what motivates and inspires them what makes them tick what you understand your reader you'll have a better idea of the types of books they read and therefore the genre you should place your book into next read many genres and see what resonates writing in a genre you love to read will make your life so much easier if you love romance novels but try to write a hard-boiled detective story you might find yourself in trouble so read lots and lots of different books and then shape your story to fit which genre you like best and next go to a bookstore look at the books in each section where do you see yours going if you have already written your novel or have your story already mapped out in your head go to a book store to try and help clarify which genre it fits into look at books by other authors and see which ones have similar things to yours this is also a great way of getting inspiration for your book synopsis and cover to our next step is to create a marketing plan if you pick a genre that is really obscure you might find it difficult to know how to market your book saying that a niche genre could help you really focus on specific readers creating a marketing plan could help sway you one or another as you decide what is best for your book at the end of the day when it comes to picking of genre to write it sometimes it's simply a good idea to go with your gut instinct if you are talking between two you could even make a pros and cons list to help you choose whatever you do make sure you have a clear idea of a genre you are writing it ideally before you start to write if you liked this video please give it a thumbs up or why not leave a comment below we're always happy to hear from you and don't forget for more writing hints and tips please visit our website at writer's life.org where you can subscribe to our newsletter the best source for insider tips news and freebies.

    Can You Really Be a Part-Time Writer?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2019 4:40


    Can You Really Be a Part-Time Writer?   Let us know if I should share more content like this. Like, share or leave a comment below if you or someone you know can benefit from it, that way we’ll know if we should share more content of this type. Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit  Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/     Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg    Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/    Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus     Website: http://www.WritersLife.org   Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop    Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast    Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/    Advertise your book and.or writing  https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs   Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel:  https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to  http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Hello its Peter here a game from writers life and today can you really be a part-time writer when it comes to writing we all hear those stories of famous writers you know the ones who are ate slept and breathed writing those who would guess over three am shaking with passion and a fierce unstoppable desire to write all their thoughts down those who couldn't think of anything other than writing who would spend their days holed up in their study perhaps a quirky just filled share the bottom of their garden and not see daylight or eat for days on end because their work was so consumed well that might be all well and good but for most of us the idea of being a full-time writer is a bit of a luxury we all know how hard it is to get published so how much time can we realistically spend on our writing while still making sure we have a roof over our heads also it's okay not to want writing to be the only thing you do with your life writers seem to carry immense amounts of guilt around with them they beat themselves up for not doing enough for not being good enough in fact often we are so down on ourselves and put so much pressure on ourselves it's a wonder we find any joy in writing at all sure being a good writer requires dedication and commitment and discipline there's no doubt about it but one can be a part-time writer and still progress still see targets and still achieve our writing dreams when did being a writer mean one has to be bleary-eyed neglects our friends and families and live on crusts of bread and water for weeks on end it's like we have to be ashamed if we are practically killing ourselves to achieve our writing goal there's a myth that unless we are waking up in the middle of the night and slowly becoming reclusive in order to write that we can't possibly be passionate enough about it or dedicated enough for it to be a success writers need to give themselves a break at the end of the day while it's important to work hard for what you want in life it's also important to enjoy the process so if writing part-time works for you and allows you to write at your leisure while also enjoy everything else that life has to offer that's fine in fact achieving a balance between your writing life and your actual life is healthy and something which should be encouraged we don't need to have a sob story we don't need to cripple ourselves and end up a stressed-out exhausted shell of a person to follow our dreams that's not to say that being a full time writer couldn't be brilliant but it needs to be because that's the right move not born out of some sort of guilt ridden weird idea that you're not a real writer unless you dedicate every inch of your being to it it's essential for writers to stop and ask ourselves is this working for me am i enjoying this writers don't have to be tortured sleep-deprived soars it's okay and possible to be a part-time writer and still be successful it's just that it may tell you a little longer to get there that's all and don't forget if you're struggling to write or finish your book our free writers tool can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination get organized stay focused fine times are right and finally get your book published to get access now while it's still available simply go to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit that's right as   writerslife.org forward slash toolkit that's it for now be sure to give us a thumbs up and subscribe to our channel for more I'm Peter and I'll see you next time.

    How to Make Your Novel Stand Out From the Crowd

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2019 3:40


    How to Make Your Novel Stand Out From the Crowd   Let us know if I should share more content like this. Like, share or leave a comment below if you or someone you know can benefit from it, that way we’ll know if we should share more content of this type.   Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit  Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/     Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg    Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/    Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus     Website: http://www.WritersLife.org   Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop    Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast    Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/    Advertise your book and.or writing  https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs   Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel:  https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to  http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    How to Get Inside Your Reader's Head - WritersLife

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2019 5:10


    How to Get Inside Your Reader's Head   Let us know if I should share more content like this. Like, share or leave a comment below if you or someone you know can benefit from it, that way we’ll know if we should share more content of this type. Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit  Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/     Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg    Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/    Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus     Website: http://www.WritersLife.org   Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop    Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast    Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/    Advertise your book and.or writing  https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs   Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel:  https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to  http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------     Hi it's Peter here again from a writer's life and today how to get inside your readers head one of the most helpful things you can do as a writer is to identify who your reader is no matter what you're writing about figuring out exactly who will want to read your work and what their reaction will be - it is so important right from when you start to create your work through to pitching and marketing it to help you create a piece of writing that will appeal to your reader you need to be able to get inside their head the more thorough and understanding you have of who they are and what they want the more easily you will be able to mold and shape your writing so it will appeal to them of course this might be easier said than done however by making an effort to get to know your reader and to truly understand them you'll be able to appeal to them more through your writing to influence them and to turn them into loyal fans so what are the things you can do to try and get inside your readers head let's take a look first do your research start off by doing some simple research think about the genre your writing falls into and the kind of person that might be interested in that type of book you could even go into book shops and look at the different people browsing in that section or join fan clubs and get to know the kind of conversations they might have next get feedback all along the way make sure you don't wait until you've already finished your book or piece of writing to get that feedback ask your readers questions and get feedback throughout the writing process this will make it so much easier when you go back and big to edit and reshape your book next look at what other writers are doing one of the most helpful things you can do is follow your fellow writers and look at the different techniques they are using to engage readers and pique their interest look at successful writers in genres similar to yours how does your writing compare what do their book covers look like what does the blurb on the back say check out their social media accounts their author profiles their websites find all the information you can and see what reoccurring themes on there that you could apply it to your writing and marketing plans use actual data there are plenty of programs out there which can give you a real insight into your readers your potential readers and their behavior even just looking at your engagement on social media and try to get a picture of the types of people that are interested in what you're saying can help you to build up a picture of who your ideal reader might be create a persona once you've gathered together as much information as possible use this to create an ideal reader persona write down as much as you can about them and stick up the details leads away you're right you can then always refer to this and always keep them in mind when you're writing if you're stuck then you can use them to help you simply ask yourself what your reader would want to happen and if you know them well enough you should have your answer getting inside your readers head can make a difference when it comes to the popularity and success of your book so it's well worth trying to get to know your reader and use this knowledge to help shape your writing now don't forget if you're struggling to write or finish your book our free writers toolkit can with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination yet organized stay focused find time to write and finally get your book published to get access now while it's still available simply go to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit  that's it for now be sure to   like this video and subscribe to our channel for more and I'll see you next time.

    Why You Need to Learn to Write Anywhere

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2019 4:50


    Why You Need to Learn to Write Anywhere   Let us know if I should share more content like this. Like, share or leave a comment below if you or someone you know can benefit from it, that way we’ll know if we should share more content of this type. Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit  Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/     Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg    Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/    Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus     Website: http://www.WritersLife.org   Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop    Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast    Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/    Advertise your book and.or writing  https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs   Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel:  https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to  http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------     Hello its Peter here again from writers life and today why you need to learn to write anywhere here are some of the favorite excuses of writers when trying to avoid getting to work the house is too messy I'm too tired I don't have enough time I'm too stressed out I don't know where to start my desk is too cluttered the laundry I've got to do the laundry any of them self familiar to you yeah I thought so all writers go through periods of procrastination and we'll find just about any excuse they can to avoid sitting down and getting on with their work the most common excuses find a way to blame not having the perfect writing conditions for without them how could one possibly write write at the end of the day unless you have the luxury of being a full-time writer it might be that you only get a few minutes here and there it might be that you've got to do it in a bit of a rush or that you use your commute or that thirty minutes when the kids have gone to bed before you also need to crush out or early in the morning when no one else has gone up yet it would be wonderful to just sit down in our perfectly setup writing room where we have surrounded ourselves with objects that inspire us a freshly made pot of coffee by our side and the knowledge that there will be no interruptions for the rest of the day but we've got to be realistic in short we've got to learn to write anywhere training yourself to focus and be productive for shorts irregular periods of time can help you make so much more progress with your writing and the sooner you can adapt to working in less than perfect environments regardless of whether they are noisy or follow interruptions the better as with anything practice makes perfect and to learn to write anywhere you have to be willing to make an effort to consistently right in these inconvenient locations at these inconvenient times and even when you really don't feel like it if you keep waiting to be in the perfect mood at the ideal time in the ideal place chances are you won't get very far with your writing at all no one said it was easy we know it's a challenge trying to concentrate while you've got kids screaming in the background or you're hot and squashed on your commute to work no one said it wouldn't be frustrating to be interrupted when you've just got into the writing zone but if you don't try you might find that progress is so slow you become even more demotivated so next time you're finding excuses not to write recognize them as just that excuses treat writing like a job stop waiting for the perfect mood and moment and fit writing into your life however messy or complicated it may be and don't forget if it struggling to write or finish your book our free writers toolkit can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination get organized stay focused find time to write and finally get your book published to get access now while it's still available simply go to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit  that's it for now   be sure to give us a thumbs up and subscribe to our channel for more I'm Peter and I'll see you next time        

    How to Stay True to Yourself - WritersLife.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2019 5:16


    How to Stay True to Yourself - WritersLife.org   Let us know if I should share more content like this. Like, share or leave a comment below if you or someone you know can benefit from it, that way we’ll know if we should share more content of this type. Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit  Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/     Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg    Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/    Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus     Website: http://www.WritersLife.org   Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop    Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast    Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/    Advertise your book and.or writing  https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs   Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel:  https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to  http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hello there it's Peter here again from writers life and today how to stay true to yourself the great Oscar Wilde once said be yourself everyone else is already taken while these words can apply to everyone to writers they are even more accurate and he has been so it's not always as easy as it may seem writers particularly those who are just starting out will often rely heavily on other writers for inspiration in fact it may well have been that reading your favorite book by your favorite author is what made you decide to start writing in the first place while that's fine it's essential for writers to try to find their own way merely trying to emulate an author and focusing too much on one author's work will mean that your writing becomes a copy of someone else's and let's face it it's unlikely to be a better copy of that writers need to find their own voice their own unique way of telling their stories and expressing how they feel but how do they do that first look for inspiration far and wide writers should look for inspiration everywhere be that through the books you read or just the things you observe from the world around you the more one searches for inspiration the more eclectic and experimental you'll be and you'll find it so much easier to discover your writing voice to next discover what motivates you staying true to yourself is all about finding your passions and celebrating them whatever you love whatever gets you smiling animated and full of energy that's what you should be pursuing that's what you should focus your time on next don't compare yourself to others being true to yourself is turning the smoke light inwards comparing yourself to others isn't healthy or helpful believes that you are in charge of your own destiny and that is up to you where you end up the next tell the truth know your values know your limits be completely honest with yourself only by genuinely lay your cards on the table and searching your soul will you be able to understand yourself completely the next avoid negativity being detrimental to yourself or others won't get you anywhere you don't need to put others down to achieve what you need to succeed and you sir Leon helping yourself by being critical and cruel some writers are their own worst enemies but try to have a little faith and believe in yourself and your abilities too next take yourself seriously having self-respect and integrity as an author is so important if you don't believe in yourself and keep dismissing yourself or not putting yourself forward you aren't being true to yourself if this is indeed what you want to do and what you believe in then you should be proud work hard and make it happen next take control there's so much you can do to get noticed to get published to achieve your writing dream exhaust every Avenue and grasp every opportunity you can by following these tips you can stay true to yourself and continue your work as a writer with self-respect honesty and integrity stay true to yourself is the only way to work even if it's not the most accessible routes at times but in doing so you can always be proud of what you do and don't forget if he struggling to write or finish your book our three writers toolkit can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination get organized stay focused find time to write and finally get your book published to get access now while it's still available simply go to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit okay that's it   for now be sure to give us a thumbs up and like this video and subscribe to our channel for more my name's Peter and I'll see you next time  

    How to Write Multiple Points of View

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2019 5:40


    How to Write Multiple Points of View   Let us know if I should share more content like this. Like, share or leave a comment below if you or someone you know can benefit from it, that way we’ll know if we should share more content of this type. Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit  Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/     Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg    Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/    Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus     Website: http://www.WritersLife.org   Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop    Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast    Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/    Advertise your book and.or writing  https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs   Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel:  https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to  http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Hello there it's Peter here again from writers life coming up today how to write multiple points of view writing a book with multiple points of view is one of the most challenging ways to tell a story and requires doodling and bouncing various personalities points of view and motivations as well as the ability to pull these together to create a narrative that not only makes sense but is compelling and read worthy - however done right and using multiple points of view can provide added layers of insight and intrigue to a story they can be a smart and insightful way to widen the readers perspective and allow them to get to know multiple characters in more depth before you get started it's essential to make sure that telling your story from multiple points of view is the right decision list the reasons why your story will benefit from using this narrative device and be clear on why this will enhance your story for example by giving your reader a broader insight into the into the world you are creating or allowing different secrets to come out through the different perspectives giving the reader information that other characters in the story do not have once you have decided to go ahead and use multiple points of view here are some useful tips to ensure you make this as effective as possible first be clear and distinct when switching point of view there's nothing worse than confusing your reader and the danger of doing so is far greater when using multiple points of view be very clear when you are switching from the perspective of one character to another only changing when beginning a new chapter is usually a more natural way to keep switches defined and easy to follow next have distinct characters and voices if you're using multiple points of view make sure that they are all distinctive and exciting enough to stand alone in your story each character should have a unique voice and personality that feels utterly separate from the others and next make everyone as important as each other each point of view needs to come from a character that's the hero of their own story give equal importance to each character and make sure that they all have their journeys struggles conflicts and obstacles to overcome which make the reader interested in them and want to hear more from their own point of view next don't repeat the same scenes over and over telling the same scene from each character's point of view runs the risk of boring your reader and not allowing the story to move forward of course there are times when it is essential to reveal the same scene from a different characters perspective but unless truly necessary to the plot try to avoid this next plan plot and have a good strategy there needs to be a reason you are using a particular character to reveal a specific scene ask yourself why that character works best to tell that part of the story what insight they bring and make sure that they are the best man all best woman for the job planning how the points of view will come together and which character to use to tell which bit of the story will make sure things don't get confused and that there are no inconsistencies in your story either writing from multiple points of view is tough but done right can be incredibly smart and a useful device to intrigue your reader to bring different levels to your story and to give the reader a whole cast of characters to fall in love with if you're thinking of using multiple points of view to tell a story remember to keep your reader in mind and use these tips to help ensure you're doing well and don't forget if you're struggling to write off an issue but our free writers toolkit can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination get organized stay focused find time to write and finally get your book published to get access now while it's still available simply go to  http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit     that's it for now be sure to give us a thumbs up like this video if you will and I'll see you again next time bye for now.

    How to Get Reader's To Care About Your Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2019 2:52


    How to Get Reader's To Care About Your Story   Let us know if I should share more content like this. Like, share or leave a comment below if you or someone you know can benefit from it, that way we’ll know if we should share more content of this type. Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit  Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/     Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg    Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/    Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus     Website: http://www.WritersLife.org   Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop    Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast    Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/    Advertise your book and.or writing  https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs   Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel:  https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to  http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ hi I'm Jodi from writerslife.org today we're going to be talking about how to make your reader to care about your story every writer knows that if your reader doesn't care about your story they won't enjoy your book no matter how your book turns out what obstacles your characters face or what lessons they learn without engaging your readers without keeping them emotionally invested there's no way your readers will carry on reading but how do you make readers care about your story well it's easier said than done well you might think you have a great idea for a book there are many elements necessary in order to create a fantastic story and each one must be executed in a way where they all work together doing so will make sure your book delivers an impact and this will have your readers invested in the plot the characters and the story as a whole so what most authors do to ensure their readers care here are some things to think about your characters the most important and obvious part of your book is the characters you create within it each character you introduce the reader to must have a purpose but more than this the characters must be interesting and engaging so the readers become curious about them and as the story goes on your readers must care about what happens to the characters you create they don't have to love them all they don't have to wish for them all to have a happy ending but they must care and be interested in the character so they keep on reading to find out what happens to them in the end it's your world bring your characters and your plots alight you must create a fascinating detailed and believable world for your characters to live in the world is your background but without your readers feeling truly immersed in it they'll find it distracting and difficult to focus on anything else making it hard for them to care about your story as a whole your story if your readers don't care about what is happening in your book they won't want to keep reading your characters can be the most intriguing engaging exciting characters of all time but if you don't make anything happen to them then your book will fall flat make sure your story is full of highs and lows unusual twists and turns moments of joy and elation sadness and fear your readers will want to come along for the ride and be part of the adventure so make sure there is one to be had you are ending there is nothing more tragic than getting to the end of a good story and having the ending let you down make sure your readers care up until the very last word on the very last page so they are left still reeling still overcome and still totally in love with your book if you're interested in learning more about this subject we have the perfect on-demand class how to write a novel your readers will love and the link to that course will be in the description down below if you enjoyed this video don't forget to give it a thumbs up hit the subscribe button down below and the notification bells you know every time we upload a new video and if you're subscribed you'll be entered to win one of our products and our weekly giveaway  

    Tips to Change Your Writing Right Now - WritersLife

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2019 4:50


        Like, share or leave a comment below if you or someone you know can benefit from it, that way we’ll know if we should share more content of this type. Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit  Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/     Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg    Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/    Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus     Website: http://www.WritersLife.org   Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop    Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast    Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/    Advertise your book and.or writing  https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs   Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel:  https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to  http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ okay guys it's Peter here again with more tips and advice for writers here on writers life and coming up this time writing tips to change your writing right now you know it can be all too easy to get into a writing slump if you feel like you're in one don't worry you just need to step back take a deep breath and figure out how you can change your perspective to get back into the swing of things again coming up with a great writing routine is essential and so is keeping writing at the forefront of your mind so if you want to become an excellent unstoppable writer try this now first be alert to your ideas and write them down as soon as they come keeping a notebook with you at all times is so important this way any time you get inspiration have an idea for a new story or just over here or see something interesting that you might be able to use in your work you can immediately write it down before it's forgotten by keeping a notebook with you you'll be more likely to be alert to inspiration and soon enough it will be jam-packed full of ideas that could lead to your next new project next kill bad ideas before they waste your time if you start writing something and it feels like too much of a struggle or you've had an idea in your head for a couple of weeks but haven't felt inspired enough to do anything about it then just let it go great ideas will make you feel excited to start writing bad ideas won't and there's no point exploring them too much if it doesn't feel natural and motivating from the outset next have a great writing schedule that means you write regularly if you can't write everyday that's okay but you should try and write regularly throughout the week and have dedicated writing time to make sure that you keep practicing and progressing without a writing schedule it's so easy for other things to get in the way so if you don't have one already sit down and work now when you have the time to write then make sure you stick to that next set your goals one at a time goal-setting is so important but sometimes try to set all your goals at once makes things seem overwhelming instead focus on one goal at a time but as soon as you have achieved that one goal make sure you set another and start working on it right away next don't be afraid of experimenting experimenting and practicing are how you become a better writer keep trying out ideas and never tell yourself an idea is silly or too ridiculous by trying new things you'll learn what works and what doesn't and find your unique writing voice so test learn and refine and you'll soon see how much your writing improves these tips can help change your writing for the better so what are you waiting for start writing with positivity and determination today and don't forget if you're struggling to write or finish your book our free writers toolkit can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination get organized stay focused find time to write and finally get your book published to get access to it now while it's still available simply go to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit that's it for now be sure to give us a thumbs up if you liked this video and don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more tips and advice for writers here on right life I'm Peter and I'll see you again soon with more tips and advice for writers here Tom writes his life bye for now  

    Tips to Change Your Writing Right Now - WritersLife.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2019 4:49


    Tips to Change Your Writing Right Now - WritersLife.org   Let us know if I should share more content like this. Like, share or leave a comment below if you or someone you know can benefit from it, that way we’ll know if we should share more content of this type. Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit  Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/     Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg    Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/    Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus     Website: http://www.WritersLife.org   Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop    Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast    Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/    Advertise your book and.or writing  https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs   Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel:  https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to  http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ okay guys it's Peter here again with more tips and advice for writers here on writers life and coming up this time writing tips to change your writing right now you know it can be all too easy to get into a writing slump if you feel like you're in one don't worry you just need to step back take a deep breath and figure out how you can change your perspective to get back into the swing of things again coming up with a great writing routine is essential and so is keeping writing at the forefront of your mind so if you want to become an excellent unstoppable writer try this now first be alert to your ideas and write them down as soon as they come keeping a notebook with you at all times is so important this way any time you get inspiration have an idea for a new story or just over here or see something interesting that you might be able to use in your work you can immediately write it down before it's forgotten by keeping a notebook with you you'll be more likely to be alert to inspiration and soon enough it will be jam-packed full of ideas that could lead to your next new project next kill bad ideas before they waste your time if you start writing something and it feels like too much of a struggle or you've had an idea in your head for a couple of weeks but haven't felt inspired enough to do anything about it then just let it go great ideas will make you feel excited to start writing bad ideas won't and there's no point exploring them too much if it doesn't feel natural and motivating from the outset next have a great writing schedule that means you write regularly if you can't write everyday that's okay but you should try and write regularly throughout the week and have dedicated writing time to make sure that you keep practicing and progressing without a writing schedule it's so easy for other things to get in the way so if you don't have one already sit down and work now when you have the time to write then make sure you stick to that next set your goals one at a time goal-setting is so important but sometimes try to set all your goals at once makes things seem overwhelming instead focus on one goal at a time but as soon as you have achieved that one goal make sure you set another and start working on it right away next don't be afraid of experimenting experimenting and practicing are how you become a better writer keep trying out ideas and never tell yourself an idea is silly or too ridiculous by trying new things you'll learn what works and what doesn't and find your unique writing voice so test learn and refine and you'll soon see how much your writing improves these tips can help change your writing for the better so what are you waiting for start writing with positivity and determination today and don't forget if you're struggling to write or finish your book our free writers toolkit can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination get organized stay focused find time to write and finally get your book published to get access to it now while it's still available simply go to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit that's it for now be sure to give us a thumbs up if you liked this video and don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more tips and advice for writers here on right life I'm Peter and I'll see you again soon with more tips and advice for writers here

    Key Scenes to Include in Your in Your Novel - WritersLife.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2019 5:54


    Key Scenes to Include in Your in Your Novel - WritersLife.org Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit  Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/     Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg    Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/    Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus     Website: http://www.WritersLife.org   Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop    Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast    Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/    Advertise your book and.or writing  https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs   Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel:  https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to  http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ hello there and welcome along to a writer's life with more tips and advice my name's Peter and coming up this time key seems to include in your novel writing a novel in essence is about creating lots of different scenes that link together to tell a story if you break any good story down you'll start to notice that there are patterns almost all of them include the same key scenes albeit told in very different ways to structure their story and to allow the plot to unfold naturally but with moments of tension and excitement to plotting your novel is all about trying to figure out how to tell your story and what should happen when understanding the key sees to include can make this easier start by listing as many scenes you can come up with and write them each on different cards then you can shuffle them about to try and find order and from there create your outline there are some more obvious scenes that most writers will know about starting your novel with an enticing incident for example is widely known as a good way to kickstart your story making sure that your protagonist goes on a journey is pursuing your goal and has obstacles to overcome are also key to your story success however there are many more important scenes that you need to consider to help create the frame for your story structure let's take a look at them first the set up at the very beginning of your story you need to introduce readers to your main character or characters you should also reveal the setting the world which they inhabit and allow them to get a sense of the time and place before you hit them with the enticing incident next the initial turning-point this is where something happens that changes the character and starts them out on their journey whatever happens has to be enough to change the character's ideas desires or motivations and see them start to move in a new direction and next the opposition you need to begin to introduce the characters or obstacles that your character must face to reach their goal this is also an excellent time to raise the stakes and ensure that the reader knows what the protagonist has got to lose should they fail next the change something new needs to happen that helps the protagonist get back on track and focus again on their goal this can be a compelling twist such as an enemy becoming a friend or vice versa or the discovery of new information that changes the course of the story or creates a huge obstacle the protagonists must figure out how to deal with this next no turning back there should be a seed around halfway through the novel where something happens and now there is no way life can ever be the same for the protagonist nor can they decide to go back to normal this scene should propel the story forward and catalyze a series of fast paced events that you need for your conclusion next another twist towards the end of your novel you can include a second twist when it looks like the end goal might be inside something unexpected can happen that is of great importance to your characters and next the major setback when things finally seem to be going well and it looks as though everything is going to be ok include major setback which causes catastrophe and spells despair for your main characters and next the climax the climax is a high-energy scene where either the end goal is achieved or it isn't this should be a huge event where the protagonist comes face to face with whatever obstacle is greatest and next the wrap-up the aftermath of your climax should tie all your ends together and draw the story to a satisfying ending make this short and sweet and don't leave your readers hanging on these key scenes that make up a novel will help writers to understand the protagonists journey and give the story structure use them to create your story outline and then get writing and don't forget if you're struggling to write or finish your book our free writers toolkit can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination stay focused get organized find time to write and finally get your book published to get access to it now while it's still available simply go to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit that's it for now be sure to give us a thumbs up if you liked this video and as always subscribe to our channel for more I'm Peter I'll be back with more tips and advice for writers here on writers life soon bye for now  

    How to Create Great Blog Post Ideas - WritersLife.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2019 5:00


    Let us know if I should share more content like this. Like, share or leave a comment below if you or someone you know can benefit from it, that way we’ll know if we should share more content of this type. Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit  Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/     Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg    Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/    Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus     Website: http://www.WritersLife.org   Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop    Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast    Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/    Advertise your book and.or writing  https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs   Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel:  https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to  http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hi there is Peter here again from a writer's life with more tips and advice for writers and coming up this time how to create great blog post ideas whatever kind of writer you are freelance fiction or something else it's a good idea to keep an author blog to reach new readers and build up your fan base however coming up with the ideas for blogs over and over again can be difficult and take more efforts and energy than you want it to so how can you keep those creative ideas coming to make sure you entice new readers to your website time and time again here are some tips to help you first ask readers what they'd like help with content that solves problems is always well received so why not reach out to a relevant audience and ask them what kinds of things they need help with there are so many areas of writing where people struggle so maybe sharing your experience and tips could be a great way to entice new readers next put yourself in their shoes if you were a person interested in books think about what kinds of things you would like to know what would make you stop and want to read a blog would it be funny helpful insightful perhaps all of these things also think about the kind of book you are ultimately trying to get them interested in are you writing a fantasy fantasy a horror a romance you could use the genre of your book to come up with exciting and unique post ideas as well next do your research one of the best ways to come up with ideas for your blog posts is to cheat a little look at other authors particularly those that you admire or who write the same kind of books as you what are they writing about which of their posts guess a lot of engagement use their work to inform your blog but don't just rehash the same old material make sure you can put your unique twist on things to a next follow trends another way to make your blog posts incredibly relevant is to research what sorts of hot topics are out there and find a way to incorporate these into your work you could look at politics and world news stories more local to your area what's popular in niches relating to your book such as music dance art and so on and then write blog posts around these topics to draw your audience in and next interviews and reviews one way to make your blog more popular and keep it looking professional it's to interview other writers obviously the more well-known the better you could also try to get interviews with the influences relating to the genre of your book say one of your characters loves fashion why not interview a famous fashion blogger and intertwine themes from your book in your question this is a smart way to gain a more extensive reach while remaining on topic be creative unique and fun in your blog posts and try to make your content as fresh and readable as possible if you keep experimenting and seeing what works for you you'll soon find these ideas flowing and your blog becoming more popular day by day and don't forget if you're struggling to write or finish your book our free writers toolkit can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination stay focused find time to write and finally get your book published to get access to it now while it's still available simply go to   http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit that's it for now be sure as always to give us a thumbs up if you like this video and don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more writing tips and advice here on writers life my name's Peter and I'll be back with more tips and advice here on writers life soon bye for now  

    The Differences Between Good and Bad Writers - WritersLife.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2019 4:51


    The Differences Between Good and Bad Writers - WritersLife.org   Let us know if I should share more content like this. Like, share or leave a comment below if you or someone you know can benefit from it, that way we’ll know if we should share more content of this type. Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit  Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/     Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg    Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/    Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus     Website: http://www.WritersLife.org   Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop    Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast    Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/    Advertise your book and.or writing  https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs   Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel:  https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to  http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ hello there is Peter here again some more tips and advice for writers from writers life and today what are the differences between good writers and bad writers because writing is so subjective being able to say what makes good writing good and consequently what makes bad writing bad is difficult okay so there are obvious mistakes that writers can make poor grammar spelling repetitive descriptions and so on but what one reader might find monotonous and uninspiring might be right of another readers alley many famous and successful books have opinions divided the Twilight Saga Fifty Shades of Grey even more serious words such as Life of Pi have all had their share of critics despite being bestsellers and having had movies made out of them lots of now highly celebrated novelists have also revealed how many times they were rejected before a publisher gave them a chance does that mean that some of the editors they sent their novels to thought that their writing was bad possibly probably however there is one huge difference between good writers and bad writers and that's that good writers never gave up you wouldn't know about them if they did writing is a craft it can be learned every writer that starts out will not be as good a writer as they will be if they keep doing it for 20 years and applying themselves to the practice of writing and be open to learning and experimenting and refining their art and taking advice and criticism good writers didn't give all halfway through their first draft because they thought he was terrible good writers didn't throw their manuscripts in the bin before they'd even bothered to send it off to anyone for a second opinion good writers didn't stop writing because they received a rejection or a third fourth rejection if you are willing to put the effort in to take criticism and rejection on the chin and think of it as an opportunity to go back to the drawing board and get even better then you will you'll keep improving and it'll become a good writer because you are committed to the craft and will keep progressing and doing whatever it takes to get you there let's be clear about this this doesn't mean you can just write once a month or whenever the inspiration takes you it's about creating the schedule deciding on your writing goals and working tirelessly to achieve them bad writers don't do this they are either too fearful or too precious about their writing to try and edit it properly to truly make it better they talk about writing as if that's all they want to do yet can't seem to find the time to ever sit down and get anything done they are full of excuses and they are afraid of failure so they don't even try making the time to write takes effort going through the editing process properly can be tedious and grueling putting your work out there for the world to see can be genuinely terrifying but if you want to be a good writer you need to persevere you need to have discipline and humility and you need to be able to take a knock or two so do you have what it takes to be a good writer and don't forget if you struggling to write or finish your book our free writers toolkit can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination get focused stay organized find time to write and finally get your book published to get access to it now while it's still available simply go to   http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit that's it for now be sure to give us a thumbs up if you liked this video and also don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more I'm Peter and I'll be back with some more tips and that bye the writers here on writers life soon  

    Hate Editing? Heres How to Make it More Fun - WritersLife.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2019 4:34


    Hate Editing? Here's How to Make it More Fun - WritersLife.org   Let us know if I should share more content like this. Like, share or leave a comment below if you or someone you know can benefit from it, that way we’ll know if we should share more content of this type. Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit  Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/     Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg    Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/    Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus     Website: http://www.WritersLife.org   Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop    Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast    Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/    Advertise your book and.or writing  https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs   Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel:  https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to  http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hello its Peter here again from writers life where we have tips and advice for writers and coming up this time hate editing here's how to make it more fun once you finish the first draft of your manuscript you have every right to celebrate it's a considerable achievement after all however unfortunately you can't rest on your laurels for long as this is when the hard work really begins now there is no denying that there are some writers out there who love the editing process they enjoy perfecting and reworking that manuscripts until they get it just right for most of us however editing can be a real drag and something that many of us dread in the worst cases it can mean never actually getting your book into a state where you feel comfortable enough to try and publish it and all that hard work is wasted so how can you find ways to get through the editing process and try to make it more fun here are some helpful tips first break it down the idea of editing your entire novel can feel somewhat overwhelming so you need to break the process down to make it feel more manageable just title one chapter at a time make that chapter as brilliant as you can before moving on to the next next sets goals don't let the editing process go on indefinitely give yourself specific goals and a time frame by which you need to finish doing this will help you keep things in perspective and motivated to keep on going next bribe yourself to make the process more fun you need to keep rewarding yourself along the way only you know what will keep you motivated but make sure you treat yourself and also takes out to get excited about how your novel is shaping up and patting yourself on the back for all the great work next work methodically it's imperative not to keep starting each editing session from the beginning of your book otherwise you'll end up with a flawless first three chapters and the rest of it barely looks at understanding when it's time to move on and realizing that perfection is not an option is also important a next work with friends having writing bullies to be talked with bounce ideas off or just to have a good old moan and be invaluable so join a local writing group or find some supports online to help you when you're feeling demotivated and don't want to continue and our next tip is cheat of course you could always hire a professional editor to help you so really all you need to do is get your book in as good a shape as possible and then hand it over to someone who does this for a living remember an editor actually enjoy searching for missing commas or inconsistencies so you can rest assure that it's not all on you to find them we know the editing process is tough but by following these tips you can make it more manageable and get your book into a more publishable standard in no time and don't forget if you're struggling to write or finish your book our free writers toolkit can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination stay focused get organized fine times are right and finally get your book published to get access to it now while it's still available simply go to   http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit that's it for now be sure to give us a thumbs up if you like this video and as always don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more I'm Peter and I'll see you next time for more tips and advice here on writers  

    Easy Ways to Improve Your Writing - WritersLife.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2019 4:50


    Easy Ways to Improve Your Writing - WritersLife.org   Let us know if I should share more content like this. Like, share or leave a comment below if you or someone you know can benefit from it, that way we’ll know if we should share more content of this type. Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit  Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/     Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg    Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/    Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus     Website: http://www.WritersLife.org   Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop    Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast    Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/    Advertise your book and.or writing  https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs   Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel:  https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to  http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ hello its Peter here again with more tips and advice for writers here at writers life and coming up this time easy ways to improve your writing skills all writers know that no matter whether they are just starting or are seasoned professionals there's always more to learn and ways to improve so if you're looking for some quick fixes to get better at writing why not try the following first make writing your job you don't need to quit your day job to take your writing seriously however if you treat writing like you would your job then you are much more likely to get better why well think about it you can't just fail to turn up to your job and you can't do nothing when you get there at work you might get development reviews and new challenges and be expected to improve apply all this to your writing and you'll become so much more productive and committed the more you write the better you'll get and next make reading part of the process if writing is your job then reading is like prepping for the interview reading should be an integral part of every righteous process so instead of binge watching that box set head to bed half an hour earlier and read it's hardly much of a chore and the more you read the more you'll learn from others and be inspired and motivated to continue yourself next find a writing partner a writing partner can help you so much not only will you have someone holding you accountable as well as encouraging you to write of course you also have someone you can bounce ideas off and who can take a first look at your write and give you honest feedback which can be so invaluable especially in the early stages next explore writing that you admire when you read don't just do it for the sake of it actually pay attention to what you're reading and look for common factors in books that you love what makes a story stand out to you what characters have you fallen in love with which all the books you just couldn't put down investigating and dissenting the writer you admire in this way can be you find common themes that you can incorporate into your own stories next write outlines and do proper research every good writer knows that it pays to be organized so don't start your writing sessions without a clear plan having chapter outline sketched out before you start writing can keep you on the right track and make sure that you have the whole story plotted out before you begin improving your research skills and taking the types of research important topics thoroughly will also make your writing more detailed engaging and believable to eliminate unnecessary words train yourself to become eagle-eyed when editing your work and look out for where you've used more words than you need to trimming the fat in writing is so essential and concerned sloppy overwritten passages into needs smart pieces of literature that deliver an impact following these tips can help you continue to improve your writing over time what quick tips do you use when you need to give your writing a boost why not share them with us in the comments below and don't forget if you're struggling to write or finish your book our free writers toolkit can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination stay organized stay focused find time to write and finally get your book published to get access now while it's still available simply go to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit that's it   for now be sure to give us a thumbs up if you like this video and of course subscribe to our channel for more I'm Peter and I'll be back with more tips and advice for writers here on writers life bye for now  

    How To Strengthen Your Online Presence - WritersLife.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2019 5:37


    How To Strengthen Your Online Presence - WritersLife.org   Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit  Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/     Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg    Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/    Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus     Website: http://www.WritersLife.org   Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop    Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast    Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/    Advertise your book and.or writing  https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs   Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel:  https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to  http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hello is Peter here again from a writer's life with more tips and advice for writers and coming up today how to strengthen your online presence nowadays it seems as though being a good writer simply isn't enough not only is a competition to get your book published fiercer than ever before but there are also thousands of authors now going down the self-publishing route which means it's tough to make your stand out having your great online presence is crucial for modern authors and this can be done in many ways however all of them involve consistently providing well-written interesting and engaging content that appeals to their target audience and keeps them not only coming back for more but sharing that content and therefore in some ways doing your marketing for you building a great online presence rarely happens overnight for most authors it's a slow and sometimes tedious process and the growth happens slowly but surely spending time on this however can make all the difference when it comes to helping see your book sales soar so how do you strengthen your online presence here are some rules to follow first be selfless obviously the whole point of dedicating time and efforts to engaging with people online is so that you can build a following and tell them about all the cool exciting writing related stuff you're doing the problem is for the most part they don't care you need to consistently give them useful interesting entertaining content theirs has nothing to do with your book once they trust you to continue to provide this for them and have become unwavering followers of what you do online only then should you talk about your work and even then this should be infrequent and genuine think about yourself as a shop assistant if you push too hard your customers will just leave if however you let them browse and only approach them when you think you can genuinely help them then back off if they refuse that help they are for more likely to stay and buy something next get known for one particular thing think about your work your genre and your talents how can you bring all of these together to reach out to your target audience your thing could be something really specific about fly-fishing or it could just be being sarcastic and funny think about what you can bring to the table that no one else is doing do it with integrity of passion and you'll soon find more and more people spreading the word about you next have confidence when you rise do so with authority even if you don't really believe you have any if you come across the self-assured and knowledgeable you'll attract a wider audience readers want to read content that is written with conviction it's not about people-pleasing it's about presenting thoughts and ideas which make people sit up and take notice next be consistent there's no point in writing one great piece posting it online working really hard to get as many people to see it as possible and then going quiet for a few weeks if you really want to strengthen your online presence you have to keep putting content out there there is no respite hard work is key annexed understand SEO learn how SEO works from a technical point of view yet link backs from reputable and high authority websites learn how to rank for certain keywords right content that's attention-grabbing and shareable if you can improve your SEO more people will be able to find you and learn about your book improving your online presence just like many aspects of writing takes time and persistence but doing so really can help you to increase your readership and sell more books so follow these tips keep working at it and it could make all the difference and don't forget if it's struggling to write or finish your book our free writers toolkit can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination stay organized find time to write and finally get your book published to get access to it now while it's still available simply go to   http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit that's it for now be sure to give us a thumbs up if you liked this video and of course subscribe to our channel for more I'm Peter this is writers life and I'll be back with more tips and advice for writers soon see you again bye for now  

    Do You Know Who Your Writing For - WritersLife.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2019 5:28


    Let us know if I should share more content like this. Like, share or leave a comment below if you or someone you know can benefit from it, that way we’ll know if we should share more content of this type. Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit  Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/     Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg    Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/    Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus     Website: http://www.WritersLife.org   Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop    Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast    Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/    Advertise your book and.or writing  https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs   Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel:  https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to  http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ hello there is Peter here again with more tips and advice from writers life now coming up today do you know who you are writing for when you sit down to write it's always a good idea to ask yourself before you start who am i writing for the answer may be obvious and straightforward or it might be elusive and complicated are you writing for yourself do you have a very particular person in mind do you want your opinion or story to be heard by a particular group do you want to be acknowledged or perhaps you are just writing for anyone who will listen of course it can be a combination of many of these things most writers would say that they write both for themselves for the love of creating stories and playing with language and for their audiences whoever they may be how important is it to know who you are writing for most writers would argue that it is imperative indeed if you are hoping to have commercial success having a target audience in mind will help you to craft and shape your writing so that it appeals directly to them you might also want to think about how to attract readers from further afield not just the lovers of the genre or the ones who already agree with your opinion will naturally gravitate towards your work but those on the fringes too perhaps those who you would think would have no interest in what you have to say how do you persuade these audiences to listen to you or to take a chance on your writing and just give it a go how do you find the right balance between being true to yourself your motivations and passions and writing for an audience telling them what they want to hear the key to effective writing is knowing your reader and being able to accurately predict what they want and what they expect and then adhering to that or alternatively surprising them showing them something new different are more exciting than they have ever anticipated before how to identify your audience ask yourself the following questions who do you hope will read this write down who your ideal reader would be give them a name a personality bring them to life this person is your target audience you need to discover how they think what excites them what turns them off get to know them as intimately as possible and you will have the best chance of getting them to see your points of view engage with your characters buy your product or do whatever it is you are trying to persuade them to do who else might read this don't just limit yourself to your ideal audience think further beyond them think of all the places your book article blog post or newsletter might end up are there other people we might reach that you haven't considered how could you reach out to them and connect with them further and more effectively you also need to consider what you are hoping to achieve by communicating with your audience it might be to sell products increase their understanding of a particular topic to get them to share your work to sign up to a newsletter or it might be to persuade them around to your way of thinking to be moved or inspired by your story or simply to enjoy your book your aims are important because if you don't fulfill them no matter how many people you've reached you won't feel satisfied that you have achieved what you set out to achieve understanding who you are writing for regardless of the type of writing you are doing can make all the difference when it comes to connecting with your audience creating a following and motivating them to act so next time you sit down to write make sure you consider who your reader is and think about how you can speak to and don't forget if it's struggling to write or finish your book our free writers toolkit can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination stay organized stay focused find time to write and finally get your book published to get access to it now while it's still available simply go to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit that's it for   now be sure to give us a thumbs up if you like this video and don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more I'm Peter this has been writer's life and I'll be back with more tips and advice for writers soon right here on writers life bye for now  

    Be The Writer You Know You Can Be - WritersLife.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2019 4:01


    Be The Writer You Know You Can Be - WritersLife.org   Let us know if I should share more content like this. Like, share or leave a comment below if you or someone you know can benefit from it, that way we’ll know if we should share more content of this type. Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit  Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/     Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg    Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/    Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus     Website: http://www.WritersLife.org   Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop    Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast    Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/    Advertise your book and.or writing  https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs   Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel:  https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to  http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  

    Are You a Writer Here Are the Signs - WritersLife.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2019 5:06


    Are You a Writer Here Are the Signs - WritersLife.org   Let us know if I should share more content like this. Like, share or leave a comment below if you or someone you know can benefit from it, that way we’ll know if we should share more content of this type. Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit  Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/     Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg    Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/    Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus     Website: http://www.WritersLife.org   Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop    Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast    Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/    Advertise your book and.or writing  https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs   Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel:  https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to  http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hello its Peter here again from righteous life to some more tips and advice for writers and coming up today are you a writer here are the signs writers glow gets a case of the doubts from time to time and when they are at their worst we wonder whether we are cut out for this writing life at all when we start to procrastinate and haven't done any writing in ages or we are suffering from a case of writer's block it's easy to start feeling like we should give up however all it takes is a bit of time to sit back and reflect and if you need a bit of a boost to confirm you are a writer take a look at these signs you know you are a writer when you have paper and pen by your bed late night Eureka moments a brilliant idea just as you're about to drift off crazy dreams that make no sense when you read over them in the morning whatever your reasons you want to make sure you don't miss those 3 a.m. bursts of inspiration when you're not writing you are thinking about it a lot ok so your whole life doesn't have to revolve around your writing but you do spend a hell of a lot of time thinking about writing when you're not doing it whether you're mulling over a problematic plot point talking to your characters or just seem a little bits of inspiration in everyday life writing tends to take over your head space more often than not you write when you should be working when you're on holiday and may have even taken a sick day to work on your latest projects so you are dedicated to your day job and all but there have been times when you might have let your lunch break run over so you can finish that chapter or have decided to call in sick when you've only got a bit of a cold so you can keep writing even on a holiday you can't help but keep working on your projects so you always stay in the writing zone when you write time passes insanely quickly there is nothing quite as surprising as been in the writing zone and every writer knows the feeling when they look up from a writing session and hours have gone by even though you could swear you only started a few minutes ago everyone and everything has the potential to end up in your book the world is your inspiration every time you step out to the house you are on high alert eyes wide open ears pricked up things you see conversations and interactions you overhear places you travel experiences you have they all have the potential to end up in your novel reading is your most important hobby writers love to read it is their most excellent source of inspiration motivation and the best way of learning how to improve you can't really be a writer if you don't love to read things you hate most in life include a blank page editing your finished novel talking about your writing word counts showing versus telling Amazon rankings and the dreaded way to hear back from publishers your computer or notebook is full of weird and wonderful half-baked story ideas characters even single sentences or words that you'll get to one day and turning to something brilliant probably do any of the buff sound like you what do you think makes someone a writer we'd love to hear your comments below and don't forget if you're struggling to write or finish your novel our free writers toolkit can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination stay organized get motivated find time to write and finally get your book published to get access to it now simply go to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit that's it for now be sure to give us a thumbs up if you liked this video and subscribe to our channel for more I'm Peter and I'll be back soon for more tips and hints for writers here on writers life bye for now  

    Avoid These Freelance Writing Jobs - WritersLife.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2019 5:11


    Let us know if I should share more content like this. Like, share or leave a comment below if you or someone you know can benefit from it, that way we’ll know if we should share more content of this type. Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit  Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/     Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg    Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/    Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus     Website: http://www.WritersLife.org   Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop    Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast    Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/    Advertise your book and.or writing  https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs   Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel:  https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to  http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hello and welcome to writer's life where we bring you tips and advice for writers I'm Peter and coming up today avoid these freelance writing jobs when starting as a freelance writer it can be easy and tempting to take on jobs that you shouldn't of course we can't dictate to you what to take on but there is a genuine problem with writers taking on poorly defined unfairly demanding jobs to build up their portfolio which means that the business offering these jobs will continue to think it's okay to treat writers this way it's not just the morning there are also people out there who refuse to give you the right information to get the job done and then complain you did it wrong and those who take far too long to pay you or who try to avoid paying you at all as a freelance writer it's easy to make mistakes and so to make your life's less stressful here are some kind of freelance writing jobs then every writer should avoid first ones that asks you not to play your eyes there are so many jobs out there that patronize writers ones that specifically say no article spinning or will know if you play your eyes are already revealing themselves to have no respect for writers okay we understand that maybe they have had bad experiences in the past but by communicating with their writer asking them about their experience of making sure they are a good fit for the piece of work it will become obvious whether they are a serious credible writer or one who will try to get away with using someone else's work stating this in the job ad suggests inheritant distrust of writers from the outset and spells shovel the head next ones that pay less than the minimum wage when you first start as a freelance writer you might have to wait a while to get the highest paid jobs however that doesn't mean you should work for free or get paid next to nothing for your copy don't let businesses take advantage of writers and refuse to accept jobs that don't pay at least the minimum wage next once it's are too vague and the communication is bad another read fly is a vague Job Description or one that sounds too good to be true or when the poster doesn't communicate well or answer your questions in these instances the job posting might be spam or it just may indicate that the employer isn't willing to give you enough information for you to do the job well and next one's where the employer is rude and demanding no matter how inexperienced you are employers should treat you with respect they are hiring you to do a service and if they are rude or overly demanding from the outset they will probably continue to be this way throughout the project and you've got to ask yourself whether it's worth it next one's that compromised your morals integrity or passions content is needed for all sorts of things so find out what you are most interested in and passionate about and try to find jobs that's aligned with that avoid writing content that you don't agree with that compromises your beliefs in some way all that bores you where's funning that by avoiding the types of job mentioned in this video you can start your freelance writing career with your head I can make sure you are doing honest exciting work that makes you proud and don't forget if it's struggling to write or finish your book our free writers toolkit can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination stay focused get organized find time to write and finally get your book published to get access to it now while it's still available simply go to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit that's it for now please give us   the thumbs up if you like this video and don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more I'm Peter this has been writers life and I'll be back soon with some more writing tips and advice for writers here on writers life bye for now  

    Why Every Business Needs Great Content - WritersLife.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2019 5:14


    Why Every Business Needs Great Content - WritersLife.org   Let us know if I should share more content like this. Like, share or leave a comment below if you or someone you know can benefit from it, that way we’ll know if we should share more content of this type. Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit  Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/     Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg    Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/    Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus     Website: http://www.WritersLife.org   Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop    Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast    Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/    Advertise your book and.or writing  https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs   Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel:  https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to  http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hello there and welcome again to writers life is Peter here with some more tips and advice for writers and this time why every business needs great content every business who wants to explore all their marketing options and who doesn't needs great content it's plain and simple content marketing is one of the most powerful vehicles with which to advertise your business products and attract new customers by sharing valuable content for free with the people who want it you will be noticed by prospects and these prospects will convert into buyers and potentially even loyal customers who return to your business time and time again so why is great content marketing so important well for a start it covers a whole spectrum of different mediums so we have the potential to advertise your business in loads of different ways blogs podcasts video and social media sites are all places where you can post content and potentially boost your business great content writing requires catchy headlines unusual and exciting articles and these thoughts provoking useful and interesting remember your audience wants content that is valuable and information that they can understand so if you write content that is clearly just a worthy sales pitch they will be immediately turned off blogging is a great place to start it can help your customers really engage with your brand and give it a friendly face make sure your blogs are relevant to fill your customers blogs can help improve your SEO which means better search engine rankings and more visibility for your business web site setting up a blog is simple cheap and you don't have to have advanced graphic skills so every business really should have one keeping a regular blog is basically the central hub where all your content should be contained you can then feed it into all your other communication platforms ie Facebook and Twitter and even marketing campaigns and newsletters writing a blog demonstrates your expertise it makes you an authority and therefore trustworthy you are also giving people valuable information for free and there's nothing people love more than free stuff as your blog grows so will your customer relationships strengthen your customer base widen and your sales increase it's important to have a strategy when blogging for your business don't just write random posts here and there and expect them to get much attention in order to come up with a successful strategy you first need to understand what your potential audience is what they need or what problems do they have how can you give them what they need or solve their problems create a schedule you should post at least once a week and stick to it religiously this means when you build up a fan base your readers will come to easily await your next post make sure you stay ahead of the competition by keeping your posts fresh and modern stay abreast of the latest news and trends and start blogging about them as soon as you do this will give you an edge over your competition and keep you ahead of the game writing great content for your business is fun and inspiring once you get into the swing of it you soon start to see ideas everywhere if you don't have a blog then why not start one today you'll soon see all the benefits that having fantastic valuable and usable content on your site can have for your business and don't forget if you're struggling to write or finish your book our free writers toolkit can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination stay focused get organized find time to write and finally get your book published to get access to it now while it's still available simply go to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit that's it for now be sure   to give us a thumbs up if you like this video and don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more I'm Peter and I'll be back with some more tips and advice for writers here on writers live soon bye for now  

    Can You Crowdfund Your Writing - WritersLife.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2019 4:34


    Can You Crowdfund Your Writing - WritersLife.org     Let us know if I should share more content like this. Like, share or leave a comment below if you or someone you know can benefit from it, that way we’ll know if we should share more content of this type. Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit  Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/     Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg    Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/    Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus     Website: http://www.WritersLife.org   Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop    Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast    Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/    Advertise your book and.or writing  https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs   Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel:  https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to  http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hello there it's writers life and Peter here again with some more tips and advice for writers and coming up today can you crowd fund your writing without a budget for your book it can be challenging to find the time to keep going if you are fitting in writing while trying to hold down a full-time job it can be a massive challenge trying to get to the end even if you do then having the capacity of budget to market your novel can also become problematic but what if you could get other people to fund your work so you could actually pay yourself to do the research writing and promotion of your book to give it the best chance of success many people think this is only possible if you find a publisher we'll need to give you an advance and take on the role of markets of themselves however there are alternatives and many authors are looking to crowdfund their writing to make it possible for them to complete their work so how does crowdfunding work crowdfunding allows a person who wants to create something to pre-sell their products to raise the necessary funds to do so you as the author need to explain why it's essential for your book to come into existence how will it benefit people what's its USP being able to explain this succinctly and make your project sound worthwhile is what will draw investors in when it comes to crowdfunding a book authors tend to steer clear of offering equity in the projects as this can get complicated however offering investors some incentive or reward is important a mention enly forward or a copy of the finished book works well some authors have had fantastic success using crowdfunding platforms to help raise a budget to write their book some have made hundreds of thousands of dollars before they've had a single book that sure beats waiting for sales to trickle in to try and make a money back and is better than lots of publishers would offer to crowdfunding your book also helps to build booths and excitements around it and drape some potential fanbase before your book hits the shelves it also gives your book validation before you write it if people are willing to part with their hard-earned cash because they believe in your projects and you're managing your crowdfunding goals then you know your book is worth writing and having that kind of confidence is pretty awesome a successful crowd funded self-published book is also going to be considered more credible than one that isn't anyone can press publish and get that book out on Amazon these days however a book that has persuaded enough people to pre buys is social proof that can make all the difference when you come to launch day so if you're looking for a way to raise money and awareness for your next project perhaps crowdfunding is the way to go have you considered crowdfunding your novel why not let us know and don't forget if he's struggling to write or finish your book our free rights is to kick and helm with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination stay focused get organized find time to write and finally get your book published to get access to it now while it's still available simply go to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit okay that's   it for now be sure to give us a thumbs up if you like this video and subscribe to our channel for more I'm Peter and I'll be back soon with some more tips and advice for writers here on writers life bye for now  

    How to Blend Fiction with Nonfiction - WritersLife.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2019 4:43


    How to Blend Fiction with Nonfiction - WritersLife.org   Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit  Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/     Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg    Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/    Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus     Website: http://www.WritersLife.org   Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop    Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast    Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/    Advertise your book and.or writing  https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs   Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel:  https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to  http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hello there is Peter here again with some more tips and advice from writers life and coming up today how to blend fiction and nonfiction the idea of blending fiction and nonfiction may seem strange to some if you're writing a novel you might draw on elements and experiences from your real life but actually switching the way you're right so some parts of your book are fictionalized is not a technique you often come across however there are particular types of books that can lend themselves well to this technique and if you're writing a book that's designed to help people this can be a great way of getting practical information across as well as telling a story that draws readers in and makes your book more exciting and entertaining to read business books self-help books any book that is trying to deliver some lesson can mix fiction and nonfiction to make it more readable and to help those who are interested in the book absorb the information without it being too dry or complicated so how can you do this begin by planning people are on a constant information overload these days so finding ways to break down important information and make it more interesting and memorable is crucial design the characters in your book so that they are realistic but also engaging talk to people in relevant industries to give you inside information on what the settings should be how people would enter eyes how they will dress what their interests would be and so on it's essential to blend fictional characters with the realities of whatever will they inhabit say a particular business next give characters or objects meaning presenting information by telling a story can not only keep your readers interested but also make it easy for them to grasp more complicated concepts for example you could have each character in your story being representative of a particular discipline or lesson or strength and by the characters coming together they can fully succeed at the task in hand next settings give context using fictional characters in a setting that is representative of the real culture of a particular business can also help blend elements of fiction and nonfiction together to give a new perspective that allows people to recognize the behaviors and cultures in a specific organization at the same time this can help them see how to learn something new or overcome any challenges that might arise next pulling it together ultimately if you're writing the kind of book which is a purpose to inform and teach people this needs to be a priority however finding creative ways to convey information can make all the difference and blending fiction and nonfiction together can be an effective way of doing so and don't forget if you're struggling to write or finish your book our free writers to pick can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination stay focused get organized find time to write and finally get your book published to get access to it now while it's still available simply go to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit that's it for now be sure to like this video and give us a thumbs up if you do and don't forget also to subscribe to our channel for more I'm Peter and I'll be back with more tips and advice here on writers life again sue you  

    Foolproof Methods that Will Help Sell Books - WritersLife.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2019 5:48


    Foolproof Methods that Will Help Sell Books - WritersLife.org   Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit  Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/     Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg    Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/    Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus     Website: http://www.WritersLife.org   Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop    Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast    Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/    Advertise your book and.or writing  https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs   Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel:  https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to  http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Hello its Peter here again from writers life with more tips and advice for writers and coming up today foolproof writing methods that help you sell books writing a book is challenging enough however no matter how much blood sweat and tears he has taken to finish your novel selling it is another enormous challenge altogether there are of course numerous ways you can market your book to help it sell but the one thing that makes more difference than anything else is writing it well having a mega marketing can only get you so far if your book isn't structured correctly you can't expect people to buy it successful novels whether they are revered at literary fiction or cheesy but fun romance novels will all have similar elements in the way their stories unfold in fact when you read widely enough you start to see patterns emerge and no matter the genre there are similarities the popular books all share so what are these methods that must be included if you want your book to sell first the set up the set up is the first part of your story this is where you entice your readers in and make promises to them of what to expect if they continue to read your novel a set up could give readers clues as to what kind of story it is and what might happen you can't start your story for example as a comedy and then decide to turn it into a serious drama at the end you should invite readers into the world you have created introduce them to your main characters and give them insight into their challenges passions desires and so on without correctly setting up the story readers can end up feeling letdown might give up on your book or worse still leave less than glowing review annexed a dramatic occurrence early on in any good book something needs to happen something big wait too long to include this or let it unravel too gently and your readers may feel as though your story isn't going anywhere an incident needs to happen one that somehow changes the course of the protagonists life and starts them on a new journey one that your readers will follow with intrigue the incident needs to be big enough that the hero is forever changed makes it impossible for them to return to the life they want new and next the obstacles every good writer knows that a protagonist must set out to do something whatever that may be must be obvious what they want and what they need to do to get it however this journey must not be easy when the main character or characters in your story must overcome several challenges and make sacrifices to achieve their goal in a good story it's important to note that there is not just one challenge or one obstacle but many a protagonist must fall and gets up several times before the story is over the harder they fall the more your reader will be urging them to get up or willing them to reach their goals this is how a reader is kept on the edge of their seat and turning those pages next the climax a book that sells should take the reader on an exhilarating ride there shall be ups and downs moments of tension and action and drama and resolution as you near the end of the novel these all need to come together in one great big finale the climax climax needs to be the most significant and most dramatic moment in your novel where everything your hero has been fighting for is at stake a good climax will have your reader desperate to see your hero see and then in the final pages of your book you can bring it back down tie up loose ends and end your story in a truly satisfying way nothing is more critical when it comes to selling books than good writing use these foolproof methods to help you write a story that's sure to leave readers leaving you a rave reviews and clamoring for more and don't forget if you're struggling to write or finish your book our free writers toolkit can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination stay focused get organized find time to write and finally get your book published to get access to it now while it's still available simply go to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit that's it   for now as always be sure to give us a thumbs up if you liked this video and don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more I'm Peter this is writers life and I'll be back soon with some more tips and advice for writers here on writers life bye for now  

    Struggling to Finish Your Novel Try These Strategies - WritersLife.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2019 5:30


    Struggling to Finish Your Novel Try These Strategies - WritersLife.org   Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit  Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/     Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg    Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/    Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus     Website: http://www.WritersLife.org   Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop    Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast    Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/    Advertise your book and.or writing  https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs   Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel:  https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to  http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hi there and welcome along to more tips and advice for writers here on writers life my name's Peter and today struggling to finish your novel try these strategies finishing your novel is no mean feat and in fact most people that attempt to write one never get to the end if you are struggling to finish your novel don't let it defeat you for there's nothing quite as satisfying as getting it done try these practical strategies to help you first silence your inner critic the most common reason writers don't finish is because they end up self sabotaging their own work they start off feeling yourself they aren't good enough and no matter how much they edit their story or try to change parts of it they just seem to be making it worse eventually giving you're up on it altogether feeling defeated and beating themselves up because they don't feel they've got what it takes silencing the voice that tells you you're not good enough is paramount to your success how do you do this well find encouragement from outside sources have a positive mantra that you repeats yourself every day and take a break from your manuscript and come back when you've got a fresh mindset find solace in the knowledge that pretty much every writer at some point feels the same about their work become logical and reasonable and don't expect perfection of yourself there are many ways to silence your inner critic paying attention and making sure you do will help give you the momentum you need to get to the end and next stop procrastinating another hugely common reason for a person not to finish their book is because of distraction people get caught up in all the other things they have to do with their lives taking care of their families their day job checking social media save that picture they posted of their dog in a jumper gets lots of likes whatever it is that keeps you from writing you need to find ways to stop letting it take over have a dedicated writing time when your family aren't allowed to disturb you get into a writing routine where you get up an hour earlier so you can write before you go to work turn off all your devices before you sit down to write whatever it takes to eliminate procrastination do it otherwise you'll never finish your book gets clarity even if you manage to silence your inner critic and stop procrastinating you still might face another big problem that can kill at your story before you get it to the end and that's simply becoming confused if you start to get muddled and write but don't really know where your story is going it's easy to run out of ideas and out of steam properly prepare for writing a novel before you start have your entire story mapped out do your research sketch out chapter outlines get to know your characters the more planning you do the less likely that confusion will be a problem and the more determination you'll have to finish your book be brave the final reason that a writer might stop writing is fear this is different to the inner critic because it's not necessarily about thinking your work isn't good enough it's just fear of the unknown and making yourself appear vulnerable of sharing your thoughts and feelings with the world writing isn't for cowards but remembering what motivates you to write and that having the courage of your convictions to do so will pay off in the end finishing your book is a considerable challenge but the rewards for doing so is immense so if you're struggling to end your novel use the strategies that we've mentioned today to help you push over the finish line and don't forget if you're struggling to write and finish your book why not try our free writers toolkit it will certainly help you with it you'll find out how to overcome procrastination get organized stay motivated and find time to write to get access to it now simply go to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit   that's it for now be sure to give us a thumbs up if you like this video and subscribe to our channel for more I'm Peter this has been writers life and I'll be back with more tips and advice for writers soon I'll see you then bye for now  

    Ways You Might Be Self-Sabotaging Your Writing Career - WritersLife.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2019 6:31


    Ways You Might Be Self-Sabotaging Your Writing Career - WritersLife.org   Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit  Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/     Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg    Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/    Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus     Website: http://www.WritersLife.org   Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop    Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast    Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/    Advertise your book and.or writing  https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs   Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel:  https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to  http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ hi it's Peter here again from a writer's lifeless war to spend my advice this time where she might be self-sabotage your writing career one thing many writers have in common is their ability to self-sabotage writers could often be so unfairly negative about themselves on their work it's as if they are their own worst enemy barley obvious negative effects this has on what self-esteem this self-sabotage also naturally has an effect on a writer's ability to succeed having put so much time and energy into your work do something super something of a shame if you are the one who gets in the way of your own success be open to the possibility of actually the successful reason is so important it's not just about look or even about talent is also having a positive mindset and the determination to equal even when the chip somehow so what are the signs to account for which may suggest or sabotaging your writing career here are some of the most dominant first you've fallen out of love you're right gone are the days when you felt excited and elated every time you sat down to lately and feels so much more force your stories like the passion and flow of earlier times and you keep getting distracted or fighting any excuse to leave your work and go and do something else if this sounds like new you need to think about what might because you need to feel this way if you can understand the causes to why you're writing to fulfill useful used to you can tackle it head-on make a list of all the things you love about writing and all the obstacles and stop you from doing it more enjoying it as you should focus on what makes you happy and don't worry about the rest you've lost confidence in your own ability to write if you've started to feel negative and writing ability then everything you write seems terrible this negativity is bound to have an impact on the quality of your writing overall perhaps it's time to reassess how you critique your work are you too hard on yourself or perhaps you need to go back to basics and start again but you see a great piece of writing is a slower layer process but it's essential that you remain confident you're suffering from the shredder rights if you simply can't find any inspiration and every time you sit down to write your mind goes blank there will be an underlying reason that has locked you in a downward spiral when you need to get yourself out of it before your career starts over it's hard to be creative when you are feeling stressed or anxious so try to find ways to clear your mind and relax so that you have the necessary freedom to write find inspiration by joining a write taking up a new hobby traveling or just experimenting with writing to see if taking it in a new direction reinvigoration what's next when you do get some interest worried if an agent of publishers interesting it's important to accept this as an awesome some writers end up self-sabotage by immediately finding and the enormity of finishing that book or making suggested revisions too overwhelming they feel like an impostor becomes suspicious and uncertain man s will be hated publishes so much and eventually the deal falls through remember if you do get interest you're in a considerable minority it's okay to be nervous but try to be calm and professional and stay confident in your ability to get the job done next you finish your work and never sent it off a classic sign of a writer self-sabotage is that dusty old manuscript that six rounded in shape at the bottom of the desk all those many draft emails to agents publishers that have been sitting ready to go through months if you love finish your work spent a sensible amount of time or forward so on anything it and crafting a solid submission letter it's time to let it go you are probably never going to tell your work these perfect or good in for submit but if you want to stand a chance there has to be employed to where you're letting go if you're self sabotaging your writing through here it's time to figure out why once you start giving it thought the reason should become pretty clear so just listen to yourself your instincts and try to nip it in the bud as soon as and don't forget if it struggling to write or finish a book our free rights is talking can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination stay for organized finds her to write but finally forget the oldest to gain access to a power it's still available simply go to   http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit that's it my name's Peter and I'll be back with more tips and advice here on writers life and soon

    Writing Your Life Story Heres How to Get Started - WritersLife.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2019 5:09


    Writing Your Life Story Heres How to Get Started - WritersLife.org     Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit  Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/     Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg    Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/    Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus     Website: http://www.WritersLife.org   Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop    Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast    Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/    Advertise your book and.or writing  https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs   Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel:  https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to  http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hello there is Peter here again with more tips and advice for writers from writers life and coming up this time writing your life story here's how to get started if you think your life would make very interesting reading then turning it into a story or writing a memoir can be an exciting and rewarding challenge writing your life story however may not be as easy as it seems on the one hand you've got all the information there and you've got an inside perspective to everything that happened making it easy for you to tell the tale from a unique perspective however you still have to work hard to get your audience on board and once you get started you'll soon realize it's not as easy as simply transferring all your memories down onto a Word document if you want your story to be read and appreciated by others there are lots of things you need to think about so here's how to get started first get everything down in the beginning you just need to get everything down don't worry about timelines continuity or even making it sound that good just literally jot down or map out all the significant parts of your life that you want to include in your book and then begin to flesh them out next get organized now it's time to get organized think about how you want to present your life story will events unfold chronologically or will you group parts of your life together according to particular themes decide which direction you want to go in and start organizing your content to begin to shape your book next be honest when it comes down to writing your life story you should be honest with your reader and yourself - tapping into raw and often brutal emotions and memories is often the way to get the best material and though it might seem painful and scary will make your book resonate with more people and your bravery will be admired next do your research just because it's your stories and memories doesn't mean you don't have to do your research you'll no doubt write about other people in your memoir so where you can make sure you talk to them discuss the memories or versions of events you have and see if they match up next consider the reader remember that it's essential to consider your reader at all time what may seem interesting as significant to you might not be so much to them so always think about how to tell your story as if you were hearing it for the first time and didn't know any of the people or the history behind it how can you make your story have an impact on people how can you make them care an X you x' poetic license sometimes the need to embellish certain aspects of a real-life story becomes apparent and that's okay if you want to get creative and change the outcome or the unfolding of specific events the author's every right to do so if you think he will please your reader and make for a better tale however just remember if you are positioning your story as a work of complete truth you do need to be careful here if your readers find out you have twisted certain events or haven't been completely honest they could end up feeling cheated and letdown writing your life story can be hugely cathartic and rewarding and can be a great way to become a successful writer too so if you think your life stories worth telling follow these tips and get started today and remember if you're struggling to write or finish your book our free write is talking can help with it your how to overcome procrastination get organized stay focused find time to write and finally get your book published to get access to it now while it's still available simply go to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit   that's it for now be sure to give us a thumbs up if you like this video and subscribe to our channel for more my name is Peter this has been writers life and I'll be back with more tips and advice for writers so thank you for watching bye for now  

    How to Always Write Your Best Work - WritersLife.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2019 4:34


    How to Always Write Your Best Work - WritersLife.org   Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit  Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/     Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg    Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/    Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus     Website: http://www.WritersLife.org   Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop    Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast    Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/    Advertise your book and.or writing  https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs   Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel:  https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to  http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hello there  this is Peter here again from writers life and coming up this time how to always write your best work sometimes writers can get so caught up with the idea of being perfect that they sabotage their chances of success the problem with putting that much pressure on ourselves is that we are never going to live up to our expectations our writing can't be flawless it can't be perfect and as soon as we get rid of that idea then we can always write our very best work remember there is no such thing as a bad idea when you have an idea for your story it can be so easy to get excited to rush home to start writing only to realize as you begin to unpick it that it's a terrible idea that will never ever work well perhaps you are wrong at least sort of wrong there is no such thing as a bad idea ideas are like rivers they are fluid they change them flow and can turn into something completely different your idea may not work as it is wholly suck to the light turn it around in your mind at something take something away inspecting from every angle chances are if it's got your heart racing initially there is something that there is worth hanging on to bad writing is just a work in progress you are always writing your best because that's the best you can do at the time if you look back at it all and roll your eyes and groan then take a moment and step back and stop being so harsh on yourself there might be room for improvement sure but writers could always learn and grow it's important to respect the fact that when we write we are doing our best and therefore it is our best at that point it doesn't need to be scorned or mocked afterwards instead to be nurtured and molded and gently pushed to become something better it's all about having the right mindset you can't write your best if you're going to continue to be cynical about your writing especially if you are always in a negative mindset before you begin treat yourself like you would do a child you would be encouraging supportive and sympathetic and if you could tell they were trying their best you'll be proud of them if you could only treat your writing self that way and get into a positive and productive mindset before you stop and allow yourself to be genuinely creatively free if you could achieve this you will always write your best and you should be proud of the results whatever they are as well writing your best isn't about writing correctly it isn't about creating Christine everfree stories that are already amazing writing your best is about trying your best putting your heart and soul and passion into your work every time you sit down to write so stop focusing on trying to make it flawless and just do your best that's what really matters after all and don't forget if you're struggling to write or finish your book our free writers toolkit can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination get organized stay focused find time to write and finally get your book published to get access now while it's still available simply go to   http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit that's it for now be sure to give us the thumbs up if you like this video please and don't forget to subscribe to our Channel more I'm Peter this has been writers life and I'll be back soon with more tips and advice see you soon bye for now  

    How to Be a More Productive Writer in 2019 - WritersLife.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2019 5:59


    How to Be a More Productive Writer in 2019 - WritersLife.org   Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit  Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/     Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg    Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/    Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus     Website: http://www.WritersLife.org   Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop    Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast    Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/    Advertise your book and.or writing  https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs   Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel:  https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to  http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hello there is Peter here again with more tips and advice for writers welcome to writer's life and coming up today how to be a more productive writer in 2019 at the start of the new year it's time to put strategies in place to improve our writing and make it even better in the year ahead one common problem that so many writers struggle with is just not getting enough done procrastination distractions and not having enough time or or obstacles to face when trying to be a more productive writer however feeling as though you are doing as much writing as you can is not only satisfying but will also help you improve your craft as well writing productively however isn't just about writing lots it's about writing well and trying to get into a habit of doing so is even trickier here then are some practical strategies to help you be a more productive writer in 2019 first get into a rhythm all writers are different and only you know when you are at your writing best don't just guess it experiment with writing at different times in different spaces when you were in different moods it might be like you fight you do your best work after a run first thing in the morning or you might find getting it too comfy close with a big mug of coffee and a plate of biscuits and the afternoon is when you feel most creative whatever works for you is what works best and once you're in that rhythm that's when you are at your most productive next it's all about habits getting into a writing routine is essential when it comes to productivity without doing so it's extremely difficult to write well consistently once you have figured out your peak writing times you need to build a realistic but demanding writing schedule around them and then make sure you stick to it once you've gone into your writing routine it'll become second nature make sure you continue to prioritize it though because if you're letting slip you have to work hard to get back into it again next get some headspace some writers love to write in amongst the chaos or find that they can only write when out somewhere in the hustle and bustle of life and that's great other writers however need to have things calm and ordered to write and any sign of clutter gets them totally distracted there's no right answer but understanding what kind of setting makes your brain feel most into MIDI or create yourself that's the place you should write next practice before you start do a righty warm-up before you start every session by getting into the practice of free writing this is where you write about anything that comes into your head no restrictions no judgement doing this for just a few minutes at a time can help you get rid of that muddle of the day and get you ready and focus to write at your best and next keep it short don't make your writing sessions painfully long otherwise you'll end up just writing nonsense to fill up the pages if you want to write it your most productively keep session short and always end when you feel as though you have more to say and next don't critic your own work not at the start anyway make a rule that you are not allowed to go back and read over what you've written until at least a week later instead focus on getting that story down it's so easy to get caught up in editing in the early stages but we can ruin our own stories or run out of steam too early more likely to be your own worst critic so just let your writing rest for a while before you go back and chop it to pieces and next congratulate yourself remember to give yourself praise keeping your momentum going is all about having a positive mindset and making sure you're in good spirits so take the time to congratulate and reward yourself every time you get one step closer to achieve it your writing goals so what do you do to stay productive why not share them with us in the comment section under this video and don't forget if you're struggling to write or finish your book our free writers toolkit can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination stay organized get focused find time to write and finally get your book published to get access now while it's still available simply go to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit   okay that's it for now be sure to give us a thumbs up if you liked this video and as always subscribe to our channel for more I'm Peter this has been writers life and I'll be back with more tips and advice for writers next time see you then bye for now  

    What Makes Writers Happy - WritersLife.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2019 4:08


    What Makes Writers Happy - WritersLife.org HowtoWriteaNovel   Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit  Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/     Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg    Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/    Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus     Website: http://www.WritersLife.org   Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop    Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast    Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/    Advertise your book and.or writing  https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs   Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel:  https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to  http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hello there is Peter here a game from writers life and coming up in this video what makes writers happy at the end of the year it's always a good time to try and sit back and reflect on the good and the bad and any lessons learned over the past 12 months one thing that perhaps writers don't think about enough is what makes them happy and keeping this in mind is key to being a productive and motivates of writer so what the writers say makes them happiest here are some of the most common responses first writing for many of us the pure pleasures we get from writing alone can be enough to make every day a great one writing can be so cathartic and when we take our ideas and turn them into stories when we see our characters come into life and the plots unraveling before our eyes it makes us realize just how rewarding a job it can be next finishing there's nothing quite as enjoyable as writing up final sentence and realizing you mail it you've got to the end the sense of pride and satisfaction that comes from completing a piece of writing really is hard to beat a next feedback getting positive feedback from your readers is another element to any writers role that can really make their day getting a great review or a reader reaching out to tell you how much they enjoy your work makes all that hard grit the determination the time and effort so worthwhile a next improving one of the beautiful things about writing is that there's always more to learn when writers look back to where they start perhaps just to the first draft of their story and see how far they've come and how much they've improved it really can make all the difference getting published is next ah to be published for many writers being published is the ultimate goal and whether they do it via the traditional or self-publishing route seeing their work in print is the most glorious feeling of all next following their dreams one thing that universally makes all writers happy is the knowledge that they are following their dreams the fact that they have bothered sometimes against what feels like pretty enormous obstacles to persevere to stick it out and to keep writing because writing is what they love to do and means that deep down they know that they believe in themselves and that is something to celebrate and to be so proud of too so what makes you happy as a writer why not leave a comment below this video and let us know and don't forget if it's struggling to write or finish your book our free writers toolkit can help with it you'll learn how to stay focused get organized find time to write and finally get your book published to get access now while it's still available simply go to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit it for now be sure to   give us a thumbs up if you liked this video and as always subscribe to our channel for more I'm Peter and I'll see you next time for more tips and advice here on writers life bye for now you  

    How to Find Your Audience - WritersLife.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2018 4:30


    How to Find Your Audience - WritersLife.org   Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit  Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/     Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg    Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/    Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus     Website: http://www.WritersLife.org   Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop    Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast    Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/    Advertise your book and.or writing  https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs   Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel:  https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to  http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    How to Create Viral Posts - WritersLife.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2018 5:26


    How to Create Viral Posts - WritersLife.org   Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit  Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/     Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg    Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/    Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus     Website: http://www.WritersLife.org   Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop    Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast    Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/    Advertise your book and.or writing  https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs   Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel:  https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to  http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hello there its Peter here again and welcome to writer's life with more tips and advice for writers and coming up today how to create viral posts now whether you're looking to increase your Facebook page followers get more people reading your blog or boost your Twitter following writing a viral post can get you noticed as not only will that particular piece of content be shared over and over again but people will search out more of the same from you while many authors roll their eyes the thoughts of dedicating time and energy to social media doing so can not only widen your readership but can also make you more appealing to agents and publishers as well it's no mean feed to get your content seen by the right people and sometimes it can feel that no matter how hard you try it's challenging to get people to engage so if you want to gain some serious attention and increase your chances of creating a post that goes viral what can you do here are some helpful tips first pay attention to your lists you shouldn't just be posting content that doesn't say anything you need your content to matter start by creating information informative lists that offer exciting and smart insights that teach people how to do something quickly and effectively next stay up to date if you want to increase your chances of going viral you need to make sure you are reporting on the most recent trends products lessons talks insights and so forth in your particular niche stay up-to-date and completely in the know around your topic and then think of exciting angles and creative ways to comment on next become an authority if you want people to pay attention to what you have to say you need to promote yourself positioning yourself as an authority in that subject learn everything that you can about your niche and then learn some more be completely confident in what he is saying gain the trust of your audience by gathering reviews and testimonials from others who are willing to shout about the fact that you are a bit of an expert in your field and next be unique and be yourself the most important thing to remember however is to stand out from the crowd you can do all the above and still not get anywhere because everyone else is doing the exact same thing however if you are saying something nobody else is saying if you're using your unique voice and take on the world to cause a bit of an Oprah or open people's eyes or make them think in a different way that's what's going to make people want to share and engage with your content so every single time you write a post you need to think about what it is you're saying and who you are saying it to and about how you are saying it be bold be creative be humorous if he can if he can take a proper stand then that's what will make the difference don't be middle-of-the-road trust your instincts go with your gut feeling and say what you want to say viral posts become so because they are saying something that matters something that resonates with people or tickles them or gives them food for thought or challenges to see things differently so that is what you should strive for above anything else doing so will mean you are staying true to yourself and what you're believing and no amounts of viral posts Facebook shares or Twitter followers is more important than that and don't forget if you're struggling to write or finish your book our free writers toolkit can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination stay focused get organized find time to write and finally get your book published to get access to it now while it's still available simply go to   http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit okay that's it for now be sure to give us a thumbs up if you like this video and yes you guessed it subscribe to the channel for more my name's Peter and I'll see you next time  

    10 Effective Tips to Improve Your Articles - WritersLife.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2018 5:26


      10 Effective Tips to Improve Your Articles - WritersLife.org   Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit  Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/     Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg    Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/    Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus     Website: http://www.WritersLife.org   Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop    Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast    Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/    Advertise your book and.or writing  https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs   Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel:  https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to  http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hello there it's writers life and Peter here again with more tips and advice for you and coming up today ten effective tips to improve your articles freelance writers are always looking for ways to make their articles sound smarter gain more engagement and become more effective overall here then are 10 tips to help improve your articles number one make sure you are saying something there's nothing worse than a promising headline that under delivers in the content make sure before you start a new piece that you have a point or several points and that you can explain that point all those points clearly keep your target audience in mind and always consider what they would find useful and what they would want to know next stay specific when it comes to writing useful articles you should keep them short and sweet that's not to say going in-depth isn't a good thing but instead you should always be looking for ways to trim the fat and eliminate fluff stay specific and on topic and get rid of anything unnecessary from your text number 3 use a simple language unless you're writing specifically for an academic audience don't overcomplicate your content with excessively long or hard to understand words simple clear and precise wins every time number four use short sentences simplicity also extends to how you construct your piece using short sentences where possible will hold your reader's attention and make it easier to read your text tip number five write in the active voice to write in the active voice you should use the SVO secrets subject-verb-object while this isn't always possible the active voice does bring immediacy to the writing and helps create better clarity over who is doing what tip number six creates whitespace keep paragraphs short use bullets insert images and leave whitespace between and around your words this helps people skim read and makes your writing look less dense and thus becomes easier to read tip number seven creates a call to action every piece of writing has a purpose what's yours make sure your article includes a clear call to action otherwise you could be missing a trick number eight try not to ramble and if you're trying to hit a particular word count but you are struggling avoid the temptation of rambling to try and get there your readers will lose interest and your point won't come across just say what you've got to say in the most direct possible way and try not to worry if your article isn't as long as you'd hoped tip number nine don't be repetitive the same goes for repeating yourself if you say it well you only need to say it once and finally tip number ten become a pro editor the more eagle-eyed you are the more likely it is that you'll send off or publish your piece error-free if you can avoid mistakes and spelling or grammatical errors your piece will be polished and professional and your readers will thank you for that so use these tips to help produce more effective engaging articles that you can be proud of okay now don't forget if you're struggling to write or finish your book our free writers toolkit can help you with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination get organized stay focused find types are right and finally get your book published to get access to it now while it's still available simply go to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit  that's it for now   be sure to give us a thumbs up if you liked this video and subscribe to our channel for more that's it then my name's Peter this has been writers life and I'll be back with more tips and advice soup see you later  

    How to Promote Yourself on Amazon Kindle - WritersLife.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2018 5:38


    How to Promote Yourself on Amazon Kindle - WritersLife.org Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit  Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/     Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg    Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/    Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus     Website: http://www.WritersLife.org   Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop    Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast    Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/    Advertise your book and.or writing  https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs   Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel:  https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to  http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hello again is Peter here again from a writer's life and coming up today how to promote yourself on Amazon Kindle Amazon is one of the most popular marketplaces for buying books whether they be fiction or nonfiction or even scholarly texts in fact almost any book in any genre can be found on Amazon and it's a great place to find exciting new reading material at a bargain price one of the wonderful things about Amazon is that it has an easy self-publishing facility where authors from all over the world who have all different kinds of interests and experience can get their books up on the site for sale and available to download onto a Kindle if you decide to go down this route the next step is understanding how to promote yourself on Amazon Kindle to ensure you sell as many books as possible the success of your book largely depends on how much time and effort you're willing to put in to promote it however if you are just starting out here are some things that every author should do first populate keyword search if people can't find your book how are they going to buy it populating the keyword search will improve the likelihood of your book showing up in search results use words that apply to your book's title or topic get some good reviews nothing improves the success of sales like good word of mouth if you can encourage customers who bought your book to leave some positive feedback this could have a considerable impact on sales they don't even have to have bought your book via Amazon directly as long as they have an account they are welcome to leave feedback next create an author page and author page will give your readers information about you here you can write your own bio put up a picture and link to social media and your website if you have one people with interesting readable author pages engage the reader and therefore make them more likely to buy next understanding reviewer ranking your reviews are moved by Amazon based on how well Amazon thinks they were written and how helpful they will be to other perspective customers if you want a good review move to the top of your review list rather than a neutral or on flattering one you need to get this voted as the most helpful and relevant so do bear this in mind next create a great cover when you upload your book to Amazon you can choose from a selection of pre-designed covers for your book a personal cover however one that has been designed specifically for your book will make it look far more professional and it's likely to spot much more interest and next self promotion put a link to your book wherever you can social media on your website at the bottom of your email on business cards etc any chance you have to remind people they can buy your book and where to buy it is another potential sale there are also plenty of forums online way to promote your book for free so make sure these take advantage of all these to maximize your sale potential next do a deal you can offer a discount or a period of time where people can buy your book for free and having this kind of promotion can see a huge increase in the number of books being bought even though you won't be making any money while doing so it still increases your chance of being talked about so getting your book out there and read by as many people as possible the most important thing remember it's all about quality hard work and determination make sure your book is the best version it can be so proofread and edit before you put it up for sale then be as creative and ingenious as you like in marketing and promoting your book in every way possible we're lucky to be in a world where there are so many opportunities to do listen so take advantage of them you never know and just might catch on and don't forget if you're struggling to write or finish your book all three writers toolkit can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination stay organized get focused find time to write and finally get your book published to get access now while it's still available simply go to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit okay that's it for   now be sure to give us a thumbs up if you liked this video and subscribe to our channel for more I'm Peter this is writers life and I'll see you again next time  

    Fight For Your Right to Write - WritersLife.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2018 4:36


    Fight For Your Right to Write - WritersLife.org   Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit  Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/     Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg    Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/    Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus     Website: http://www.WritersLife.org   Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop    Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast    Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/    Advertise your book and.or writing  https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs   Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel:  https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to  http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hello again is Peter here from a writer's life and this time fight for your right to write let's face it sometimes writing is a struggle sometimes it feels like the whole world is against you that's it's full of people putting you down and people tell you that you're just not good enough writing is a highly competitive world full of uncertainty rejection and evidence that it's practically impossible to get noticed or to make your stamp even in a modest way writing is hard it takes a lot of effort it takes study and practice it's an emotional struggle it's tiring frustrating and can be an utterly thankless task yet we still do it sometimes you've got to fight for your right to write because the writing journey is littered with obstacles that you have to overcome let's look at some of the most common battles you might find yourself up against when you write first yourself writers could often be the very most significant obstacle to their own success self-doubt can infiltrate every part of the writing process causing all sorts of mayhem from writer's block procrastination and self-sabotage to writers envy and becoming such a perfectionist that your honor able to let your manuscript go it can be a constant battle against your own inner demons to keep writing and get your work to the point where you can share it with the world next your critics every writer that has been brave enough to put themselves out there will have faced their share of criticism whether that comes in the form of rejection letters or emails a bad review or simply someone saying something less than positive or encouraging before you've got your manuscript finished your critics can be tough to overcome next the writing world the way the writing world is set up isn't exactly friendly to the very people is supposed to be for the competition makes it virtually impossible to land a traditional publishing deal or to get your work noticed if you choose to self publish there are so many stories out there it's hard to be original and no longer is it just about being a talented writer you have to be a savvy marketer and competes and social media manipulator - getting over the numerous obstacles that litter a writer's path to success can be tricky and that's why many would-be writers just find it too difficult to continue if you do manage to keep writing to keep going into battle in spite of everything you should be proud of yourself so why not celebrate your bravery all writers should rejoice in the fact that they are following their dreams that they are fighting for their right to be heard to have their say and to get your stories out there in the world and don't forget if it's thrilling to write or finish your book our free rights as toolkit can help will it you'll find how to overcome procrastination get organized stay focused find types right and finally get your book published to get access to it now while it's still available simply go to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit that's it for now be sure to give us a thumbs up as always if you like this video and subscribe to our channel for more this has been writers life my name's Peter and I'll see you again next time  

    How to Promote Your Writing on Social Media - WritersLife.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2018 5:24


    How to Promote Your Writing on Social Media - WritersLife.org   Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit  Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/     Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg    Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/    Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus     Website: http://www.WritersLife.org   Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop    Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast    Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/    Advertise your book and.or writing  https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs   Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel:  https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to  http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hello there is Peter here again from writers life with more tips and advice for you and today how to promote your writing on social media getting your writing scene is one of the most significant problems writers base you can be as talented and hardworking as you like but without your writing reaching the right audiences it's challenging to become successful the rise of social media is both a blessing and a curse for writers never has there been a greater opportunity to promote your writing yourself but because of this the competition is fiercer than ever before so it's all too easy for your writing however brilliant to get lost amongst a sea of other voices all clamoring to be heard understanding how to leverage social media to your advantage can be critical building a following can menial work reaches your target audience is shared by your fans and reaches new audiences too but how do you do it here are some useful tips first join online communities about your niche whatever you're writing about you must have a target audience in mind so find them and reach out to them you could write about almost any topic and you're practically guaranteed there are groups of people out there that have joined together to form communities because they're interested in join those communities and become active ask questions reach out to people and then occasionally appropriate link back to your writing to see if they'll take the bait next scheduled posts in advance if you want to use social media correctly you need to get organized and be consistent don't just randomly write a tweet or post a Facebook post every once in a while start to build up a bank of material engage with your followers at least a few times a week and schedule your posts so they go out and consistent times this way your audience will know when they can expect new content from you a next interact with others social media is all about communicating if you want your writing to do well you need to be willing to put in some effort make sure that you take time to build relationships with others comment and like their work and be genuine and honest if you only use social media to promote yourself and keep everything businesslike and transactional it'll be harder to truly engage with people and build a loyal following a next one right for publications right for publications that already have a strong social media presence despite doing all of these things it can still be hard to build up a following on social media so why not take the shortcut interacts with other publications write guest posts and promote them instead this way you're giving back but the world will also be avoiding looking like you all you want to do is to promote yourself and get exposed to more people while you're writing so really you can't lose promoting your writing on Emilia isn't rocket science however to do so successfully takes time planning and effort use these tips to boost your social media profile and help make sure your writing reaches more of the right people and don't forget if you're struggling to write or finish your book why not try our free write is toolkit it can help you with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination get organized stay focused find time to write and finally get your book published to get access now while it's still available simply go to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit that's it for this   time be sure to give us the thumbs up if you liked this video and subscribe to our channel for more I'm Peter this has been writers life and I'll see you again next time bye for now  

    How to Write a Book in Six Months - WritersLife.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2018 4:13


    How to Write a Book in Six Months - WritersLife.org   Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit  Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/     Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg    Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/    Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus     Website: http://www.WritersLife.org   Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop    Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast    Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/    Advertise your book and.or writing  https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs   Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel:  https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to  http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ hello there this is writers life and my name's Peter and coming up today how to write a book in six months we are often told that writing a book can take a long drawn-out process that takes up loads of time and energy and requires serious dedication from the writer this is true well almost true the real truth is that writing a book takes as long as it takes but if you want to give yourself a challenge there's no reason why you couldn't get the first draft of your novel written in as little as six months here's how first commit once you've decided this is what you want to do you have got to give it everything be wholly committed to the writing process and don't let anything get in your way the most important thing is having determination and commitment above anything else so get yourself fired up before you begin and don't give up no matter what tell others what you've decided what you want to do don't be afraid to share your secret tell your colleagues your friends your loved ones tell everyone and anyone who will listen the more people you tell the harder it will be to go back make excuses or to lose momentum make a plan before you start writing get all your research out of the way and have chapter and outlines to help you stay focused making a robust plan on plotting your novel and this way will keep you going and help to make the process much more fluid when you do start right be mathematical well many rights is where argue that a book is as long as a piece of string if you are trying to write one in a short space of time it's good to have some idea of how long you want it to be say you're aiming to write a novel that's 90,000 words from here you can work out how many words you need to get written a day in six months to get there create a schedule if you want to get a book written in six months you'll need to identify precisely when you can write block out any available time you have and make this your writing time shift things around even give up some of your other commitments if possible to ensure you have as much time as possible to write next just do it you're the only one who can make this happen you know what you have to do to get there so just do it so there you have it are you up to the challenge of writing a book in six months if you have the commitment dedication and energy for it then use these tips to help you and good look and don't forget if you're struggling to write or finish your book our free writers toolkit can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination get organized stay focused find time to write and finally get your book published to get access to it now while it's still available simply go to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit that's it for now as always please give us the thumbs up if you like this video and subscribe to our channel for more tips and advice for writers this is Peter at writers life and I'll see you next time I found

    Stop Being an Ordinary Writer - WritersLife.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2018 5:51


    Stop Being an Ordinary Writer - WritersLife.org   Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit  Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/     Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg    Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/    Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus     Website: http://www.WritersLife.org   Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop    Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast    Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/    Advertise your book and.or writing  https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs   Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel:  https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to  http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hello again my name's Peter welcome along to writers life and coming up today more tips and advice for you this time stop being an ordinary writer when it comes to writing being ordinary is not an option with all the competition out there if you don't do something different something extraordinary that makes people sit up pay attention and want to find out more your writing will become lost in a sea of other voices all competing to be heard so what does being extraordinary mean beyond what is ordinary or usual be highly exceptional and remarkable that's the actual definition but applying that to one's writing it's a little more complicated many of us shy away from the title of writer despite writing productively for years we can often feel unworthy of such lofty accolade and feel only when we've sold a billion books or become a number one bestseller that we can be as arrogant as to call ourselves such being a writer can also conjure up visions of a tragic or wildly adventurous life one that's entirely unlike the typical nine-to-five working day family dinners doing mundane chores and a Saturday morning trip to Starbucks being the most exciting thing that happens to you all week leading an ordinary life however doesn't mean that you're right II can't be extraordinary most great writers didn't start that way and had pretty mundane jobs before they were able to write full-time in a way see what's extraordinary about the ordinary is what makes successful writers stand out there are a few whose life seemed to take unbelievable jaw-dropping twists and turns however for many of us daily life is pretty monotonous not necessarily in a bad way but we all have our little routines the thing that's great about that is that our readers do too and readers like to be able to relate that doesn't mean that your story should include painstaking details of everything that happens to your characters from the moments they wake up to the moment they fall asleep but rather including details of ordinary daily life can help to create a believable character and a believable world however writers must choose their words to make the ordinary interesting they must find Beauty or tragedy in the simplest of the things the way someone sweeps the floor unknowing look an ordered house these images can be beautifully conveyed and tell the reader so much more than what they are saying on the surface writers must also find the truth the essence of things they must be able to get back to the very purest form of an emotion they must be able to make connections and convey thoughts and feelings in a way that draws readers in and helps them to feel inextricably linked to the characters and their journeys within the story of course being an extraordinary writer isn't just about having the ability to take what is ordinary and making extraordinary it's also about the dedication to craft itself a successful writer is exceptional simply because of the time effort and energy they put into their world truly committing to the art takes courage determination and a pretty thick skin so writers are already highly remarkable creatures just because of the nature of what they do so to be extraordinary you don't have to discount the life you have however ordinary it may seem there's beauty and greatness and Wonder in the everyday and it is a remarkable writer that can transform these seemingly ordinary pieces of life into something that is truthful and beautiful and utterly captivating and don't forget if it's struggling to write or finish your book why not try our free writers toolkit it'll certainly help you with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination get organized stay focused find time to write and finally get your book published to get access to it now while it's still available simply go to  http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit   that's it for now be sure to give us a thumbs up if you liked this video and subscribe to our channel for more I'm Peter this has been writers life and I'll see you next time bye for now

    WritersToolkit- WritersLife.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2018 2:18


    WritersToolkit- WritersLife.org     Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit  Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/     Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg    Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/    Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus     Website: http://www.WritersLife.org   Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop    Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast    Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/    Advertise your book and.or writing  https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs   Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel:  https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to  http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ hi I'm Andrew Tyler with writers life.org I'd like to share with you one of the best writing tools I've seen in a long time it's called the get-it-done writer's toolkit personally I never sit down to write without it the writers toolkit it's like having your own writing coach and motivator by your side when you're finding it hard to complete or even start your book your manuscript report poetry or any other writing project the information and the get-it-done toolkit will assist you in getting your content written completed and published as well as show you how to find more time to devote to your writing with it you'll easily be able to overcome procrastination become more organized even if you have a super busy life consisting of a job spouse kids activities and even pets you'll also develop more faith and confidence in your writing allowing you to finally complete your project and make it available to the world so overcome those obstacles that may be holding you back by using the very same tool that allows any type of writer to develop extreme and total writing ability confidence normally this kit sells for $20 it's yours today for the incredibly low price of just 795 back now by ordering the get-it-done writer's tool kit simply click on the button below this video right now and let us know where to ship it order today before the price goes up so give yourself the edge you need to finally go from simply wanting to write and complete your book your manuscript report poetry or any other writing project to having it written completed and published quantities are extremely limited order your copy of the get it done writers toolkit today the super low price might not be offered again so don't miss out

    Unusual Ways to Get People to Read Your Writing - WritersLife.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2018 5:25


    Unusual Ways to Get People to Read Your Writing - WritersLife.org     Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit  Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/     Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg    Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/    Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus     Website: http://www.WritersLife.org   Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop    Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast    Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/    Advertise your book and.or writing  https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs   Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel:  https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to  http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ hi and welcome to writer's life my name's Peter and coming up today unusual ways to get people to read your writing getting people to read your book can be a considerable challenge here are some useful ways to get more people interested in your writing first use social media okay so we know that social media isn't an unusual tip but it really depends on how you use it you are an author you are creative you don't have to promote your book traditionally instead think of smart strategic ways to get more followers or grab people's attention then promote your book as an aside to that next make a book trailer creates a trailer for your book to tell the story visually and make it appeal to a mass audience your book trailer will give potential readers an insight into what the book is all about we get them excited and intrigue to read it make sure you include a link to your book at the end next ask people to send pictures of them with your book people love getting involved and feeling as though they are connected to the author so reach out to your fans and ask them to take pictures of themselves with your book in unusual locations put these on your website something fun like this will make your book seem more popular and could catch on to boost sales next creates a competition everyone loves a good competition and so try to think outside the box and create a contest to have potential readers interested in your work and excited about reading your book and next give a talk about it getting out there and meeting potential readers is the best way to market and promote your book think about its themes what would you give a talk on that is relative if that doesn't work then settle book readings at local venues to promote your book and next tap into book groups book groups are a great way to get more people to read your book find book groups either locally or further afield and offer them copies of your book to read next sell it for charity set up a charity fundraiser and sell copies of your book promising to give all or part of the funds raised from sales to the charity if the charity links in with some of your books themes even better get it translated but not selling in your home country why not try elsewhere get your book translated into different languages and you could find yourself a celebrated and famous author in a foreign country instead include a gift everyone loves a freebie so why not include something cute like a free bookmark with every copy of your book to try to boost sales yet video testimonials people are more motivated to buy something if they trust that it's a quality product to make sure you get as many positive reviews and testimonials as you can make youtube videos reading out what people have to say to capture a different kind of audience's attention join and discussion forums if your book has particular themes then find places online where people are having relevant conversations join them and you can promote your book to an audience that's already invested in your work keep it local is next take your book along to craft fairs or markets even jumble sales you might not sell thousands of copies at once but if you start small you never know how big it could go by following these tips you can get more people to read your writing so why not give them a go and don't forget if you're struggling to write or finish your book our free rises to King can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination stay focused find time to write and finally get your book published to get access to it now while it's still available simply go to   http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit that's it for now be sure to give us the thumbs up if you liked this video and subscribe to our channel for more my name's Peter this is writers life and I'll see you next time bye for now  

    How to Make Your Story Flow - WritersLife.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2018 5:24


    How to Make Your Story Flow - WritersLife.org     Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit  Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/     Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg    Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/    Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus     Website: http://www.WritersLife.org   Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop    Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast    Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/    Advertise your book and.or writing  https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs   Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel:  https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to  http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ hello there welcome along to a writer's life my name is Peter and coming up this time how to make your story flow there are many elements that writers need to consider when crafting a story we often focus on plot characterization and creating believable vivid words however another point to consider is the flow of the story good stories have a certain rhythm they have peaks and troughs and they ever and flow like a river running to meet the sea stories should flow so that they move seamlessly from one part to the next during the reader in deeper and deeper as they do so they should have a movement that carries the reader along taking them on an adventure right to the very end however well you think you have got your story down the smooth flow isn't a given writers can easily disrupt the flow of their stories without meaning to this can disturb the reader rudely interrupting them and making it hard for them to jump back in so what are these obstacles that get in the way of the flow of the story and how can writers avoidable first bad or stilted of writing the main issue is the hardest one to solve and that's bad writing it's going to be almost impossible for readers to feel as though they are being carried along by the story if the writing is so bad that it's distracting this can be just the way sentences are put together the writer continually interrupting using too many cliches or spelling and grammatical mistakes and next confusing writing another challenge is making sure that your writing doesn't confuse the reader it's easy for authors because they know their characters and story so well to write it in a way that don't make sense to them can confuse the reader and leave them feeling lost in the story not sure of which way to say next repetition of ideas or information if you continuously repeat ideas or information this will jar the reader and interrupt the flow of the story trust your reader and don't feel it necessary to repeat things over and over doing so will make it seem as though you've run out of things to say and make the writing and the story much weaker and next the ordering of events and time when writing a good story the order of dates and time should be precise while it's okay to play with time and the order of events you need to be entirely sure that doing so won't confuse your reader if readers can't figure out the sequence of events or have to turn back to passages they have already read to try and decipher what is happening above when it will make it challenging for them to immerse themselves in your story the next inconsistencies inconsistencies are also distracting to the reader and we're making difficult for them to stay focused on the plot if your reader is wearing glasses in one scene and then you talk about that 20/20 vision you know this won't sit right with the reader and can break them out of that beautiful world you've just created so what can you do to ensure your story flows well keep your reader in mind read your work aloud cut any redundant passages or words be eagle eye for inconsistencies grammar and spelling errors paying attention to the flow of motion of your stories is essential use these tips to make sure your writing moves forward smoothly and carries your reader effortlessly along with it and don't forget if you're struggling to write or finish your book our free writers toolkit can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination get organized stay focused fine times are right and finally get your book published to get access now while it's still available simply go to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit okay that's it for now   be sure to give us a thumbs up if you liked this video and as always subscribe to our channel for more I'm Peter and I'll see you next time bye for now  

    How to be a Successful Self-Published Author - WritersLife.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2018 1:16


    How to be a Successful Self-Published Author - WritersLife.org   Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit  Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/     Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg    Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/    Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus     Website: http://www.WritersLife.org   Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop    Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast    Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/    Advertise your book and.or writing  https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs   Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel:  https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to  http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ hi there welcome along to a writer's life experience coming up for you this time how to be a successful self-published author becoming a successful self-published author is possible it takes time effort and strategic planning but if you are willing to dedicate yourself to your self-published book success there's no reason why it can't happen for you here's how be sure that self-publishing is the right way to go being an indie author is no picnic before you assume self-publishing is the way forward really research and understand the process and what you need to do to make it happen asking yourself how much time you can dedicate to the process and how much you're willing to learn and take on board are both critical questions to consider before you press publish next decide how much you need or want some urn self-publishing if done well can be way more lucrative than the traditional model the money available to self-published authors is enormous and if you treat your book like a business and yourself as a brand you can come up with proper workable strategies to sell more books if you're happy to treat your book sales as a pleasant side income then that's okay too the point is you need to be clear with yourself about what your goals are so you can then figure out how to reach it's a good idea to think about your writing going forward also self-published authors don't just stop at one book so can you afford and do you have the time to write say 1000 words a day if you do you could finish around five books a year the more you write the more you'll have to sell and the more potential your business has for profit next write books that people want to read sounds simple right a no-brainer the point is that most writers don't really honestly consider what their reader is looking for they write their story because they are so passionate and desperate to have it heard if you are honest with yourself however you can be sure that there is an audience out there clamoring to read it probably not if you want to be a successful self-published author you need to look at what people are reading and trends in the market and so on then do your research learn about the genre follow the rules in the formulas and you can produce something that already has an audience ready and waiting to read it next gather your fans to be successful you need to gather readers you need to find ways to get people excited about your book before it even hits the shelves do this by building an email list getting active on social media having a great author website all of this takes time and preparation and needs to be done well in advance of publishing your novel next never stop once you publish your novel you need to keep working on it promote it continually keep researching where you could tap into new audiences and most importantly keep writing to a real writers job is finished there is always more you can do so work tirelessly and don't stop until you are achieving the kind of success you always dreamed of and don't forget if you're struggling to write or for this your book our free writers toolkit can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination get organized stay focused find time to write and finally get your book published to get access to it now while it's still available simply go to   http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit that's it for now as always please give us a thumbs up if you liked this video and subscribe to our channel for more my name's Peter this is writers life and I'll see you next time bye for now

    How to Set Your Freelance Writing Goals - WritersLife.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2018 4:42


    How to Set Your Freelance Writing Goals - WritersLife.org   How to Write a Novel Your Readers Will Love Webinar: http://bit.ly/2zDSPqZ Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit  Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/     Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg    Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/    Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus     Website: http://www.WritersLife.org   Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop    Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast    Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/    Advertise your book and.or writing  https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs   Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel:  https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to  http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hello there is Peter here again and welcome to more tips and advice from writers life and today how to set your freelance writing goals becoming a freelance writer can be a lucrative and rewarding way to earn a living many writers who want to free up more time to work on their novels decide to write nonfiction articles blogs web content and much more for clients as freelance writers to allow them to manage their time better and earn money doing what they love however to become successful as a freelance writer it's important to set some goals to keep improving not only the quality of your work but the kind of work you undertake as well goals give you motivation direction and allow you to focus on what's more important to you - so how do you set goals for yourself as a freelance writer first think about what you hope to achieve goal-setting is all about giving yourself targets start by thinking about where you'd like to end up and be clear and specific this can be both financial but also around job satisfaction - would you like to specialize in a particular area for example start big then try to work out the step by step actions you need to take to get you there next organize your goals in order of priority working out what you want to achieve the most and what is most important to real first is essential some goals might not be possible to achieve without first doing something else so by prioritizing your goals you start to see a timeline emerge showing you what you need to do and in what order next make sure your goals are smart any goal you set for yourself should adhere to the smart theory smart means there should be specific measurable attainable relevant and time-sensitive thinking about your goals in this way will mean that you are very clear about what you need to do to move forward you also create deadlines for yourself and make sure that every goal you set for yourself is related to your work and important to you but not so impossible that you end up getting exasperated with the process and feeling demotivated next be prepared to be flexible but hold yourself accountable sometimes goals have to be rethought and goal posts need to be shifted and that's okay just make sure that you can be flexible enough to do this and not beat yourself up about it too much if this is what has to happen at the same time it's important to hold yourself accountable for your goals and track and review their progress as time goes on becoming a highly paid and successful freelance writer won't happen overnight by setting goals for yourself however you can pave the way for yourself and see how to get there so set goals work hard to achieve them and don't forget to celebrate your success as you do and don't forget if you're struggling to write or finish your book our free writers toolkit can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination get organized stay focused find time to write and finally get your book published to get access now while it's still available simply go to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit that's it for now   as always be sure to give us the thumbs up if you like this video and subscribe to our channel for more I'm Peter and I'll see you next time here on writers life bye for now  

    Can You Write a Book While Writing Full-Time - WritersLife.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2018 5:41


    Can You Write a Book While Writing Full-Time - WritersLife.org   How to Write a Novel Your Readers Will Love Webinar: http://bit.ly/2zDSPqZ Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit  Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/     Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg    Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/    Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus     Website: http://www.WritersLife.org   Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop    Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast    Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/    Advertise your book and.or writing  https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs   Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel:  https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to  http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hello and welcome to more tips and advice from writers life my name's Peter and coming up this time can you write a book while working full-time let's take a look so many of us have a dream to complete a novel we have this great idea for a story in our heads and desperately want to write it down and share it with the world however the practicalities of writing a novel mean that for many their dream never becomes a reality writing a novel takes enormous amounts of dedication and the time and energy a person needs to be able to dedicate to their novel makes it difficult to fit in around their already busy lives many would-be writers believe that if only they were able to quit their job and write they could get that novel written but doing so while also working full-time seems like an impossible task however it can be done here are some helpful strategies to help you find more time to write and get your first novel down even while working full time first find out when you are most productive some people can set their alarms an hour earlier and find that first thing in the morning they are full of energy to write others can barely open their eyes to get up in time for work as it is that's okay perhaps you can go to bed an hour later instead already exhausted what about break times commuting time or over lunch your life may seem pretty full already but finding a time that works around your schedule and where you can be productive is possible it's all about experimenting and then making that part of your routine it may be that you don't get the luxury of writing when you want to but the point is that you can find time to write if you are truly determined to do so and next get your loved ones on board it will be great to have a dedicated writing room a place to get our thoughts organized and let's our creative juices flow but the reality is that might not be possible still you can get those you live with to support you and give you space and time to write after work if you've got kids you need to provide them with attention when you get back from work and you need to have quality time with your partner too so make sure you get home and do just that but then after dinner when everyone else has settled down to watch TV for the night or do homework or whatever you claim that time as your own even if it's just an hour you'll be amazed at what you can get done if your loved ones are all on board and know that's the time you need to be yourself to be productive and next give some stuff up if you really can't find the time in your schedule to write you need to evaluate what is more important to you are there things that you could give up to give yourself time to write making sacrifices like this may not be easy but you'll find it so rewarding when you start to realize your dream and next truly dedicate yourself it's so easy to make excuses and they may well be valid ones but if writing a book is important to you it needs to become a priority if you push yourself and make a proper commitment to writing anything is possible you might think you are working as hard as you can but if you are truly honest with yourself there's probably something you could do to become more effective more efficient and push yourself even further than you thought possible next don't compare yourself to others at the end of the day if you want to write a book while working full time you naturally can't expect to keep up with those writers who can spend the entire day their craft so keep things in perspective and understand that while it may take you longer to get there the destination is still the same and will feel just as good when you arrive do you work and write at the same time share your experiences and let us know how you make it work and don't forget if he's struggling to write or finish your book our free writers toolkit can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination get organized stay focused find time to write and finally get your book published to get access now while it's still available simply go to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit that's it for now   be sure to give us a thumbs up if you like this video and subscribe to our channel for more my name is Peter and I'll see you next time here on writer's life bye for now  

    How to Boost Your Author Profile Like Never Before! - WritersLife.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2018 5:41


    How to Boost Your Author Profile Like Never Before! - WritersLife.org   Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit  Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/     Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg    Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/    Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus     Website: http://www.WritersLife.org   Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop    Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast    Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/    Advertise your book and.or writing  https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs   Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel:  https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to  http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hello there is peter here again from writers life and coming up this time how to boost your author profile like never before self-promotion doesn't come naturally to many writers we are generally shy and flighty creatures who spend much of our time trying to prepare ourselves for rejection failure and all-encompassing do why would we want to bring more attention to ourselves when doing so not only suggests we actually think that our own work is good god forbid but also our therefore opening up the possibility of even more people being able to wade in and tell us how we are wasting our time and should definitely give up altogether all with a heartbreaking dream crushing grin on their faces the problem is however that without the willingness to self promote in this day and age your chances of furthering your writing career are basically zero luckily there is masses of information online and in books about the different ways we can promote ourselves as writers it's an art really and one we must learn if we ought to keep up building audience and actually sell our work think of your author platform as your new book take your time to think about each and everything you do you can't expect to create a fantastic author platform overnight it takes time to build this opener to thanks it but if you put the effort in you'll see a dramatic difference in the number of engagements you receive and ultimately the number of readers who will become loyal fans of your work firstly be very clear about who you are train to targets learn what your readers want what they are interested in and how they like to receive information think about how you want your work to be viewed and make sure you influence your readers and direct them to this way of thinking your message should be consistent you should have a voice and a style that people can recognize as yours make sure you keep tabs on where you're being mentioned Google Alerts is a simplest way to do this you can easily set up several alerts such as your name and book titles and keep track of when and where you pop up online this way you can see your author platform growing before your very eyes make sure you think people respond to them when they mention you too and don't make it all about me this is the golden rule when it comes to social media use your platform to mostly share useful funny entertaining information and only promote yourself and your work in between this if you're writing a bunch of useful articles that will interest your audience then that's fine you're sharing this information for free so people will be glad of it if every second tweet is a link to buy your book however people will lose interest and see you a socially selfish which is never a good thing there's nothing wrong with being a bit of a copycat take a look at your competition writers in the same field as you or authors you have how do they handle their author platform you can learn so much this way from what kind of content you should be posting to how frequently to the tone and style that you should adopt be engaging responsive and most importantly yourself people don't like fake whining all those who try too hard authors are not brands they are people and so should act like them fans of your work will be interested in you and your life and what you like to do in your spare time so make sure you keep it personal don't assume that no one cares or wants to listen to what you have to say spark conversations be friendly and give something back people are sure to respect you for that a little by little this will help your author profile grow and don't forget if you're struggling to write or finish your book Alfre writer's toolkit can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination get organized stay focused find time to write and finally get your book published to get access now while it's still available simply go to   http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit that's it for now be sure to give us a thumbs up if you liked this video and subscribe to our channel for more my name's Peter and I'll see you next time bye for now  

    How to be a Better Non-Fiction Writer - WritersLife.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2018 5:54


    How to be a Better Non-Fiction Writer - WritersLife.org   Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit  Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/     Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg    Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/    Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus     Website: http://www.WritersLife.org   Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop    Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast    Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/    Advertise your book and.or writing  https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs   Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel:  https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to  http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hello there it's Peter here again and welcome along to writers life coming up this time the ultimate way to become a better nonfiction writer how do you become a great nonfiction writer there's so much choice out there these days they're being found in order to be ready Zac Chua Lee one of the most significant challenges you might have lots of interesting ideas and things to say and you even might be able to convey these through brilliantly compelling writing but without anyone being able to find your work how would they ever know becoming a better nonfiction writer as with most things is about practice and careful methodical planning it is a learning curve and a craft which takes time to master so if you want to become successful as a nonfiction writer you must be willing to put the time and effort in success is all about quality you're providing a service to your readers and if the quality of that service is fine they will appreciate it recommend it and come back for more these are the things you should think about before you start first what is your book about your book needs to have a clear idea of purpose without this you'll start to writing at loss and off topic before you've even really begun you should be able to neatly and clearly summarize your idea and be able to tell someone exactly what your book is about in under 30 seconds and in under 50 words can you do that next who are you writing for make sure you understand your reader and the potential size of your readership this needs to be large enough to make writing the book worthwhile if your subject is so niche that only a handful of people would ever find it interesting useful then you should ask yourself if it will in fact be worth your while next is it unique check out your competition has your idea being done to death already do people need another book on this subject if you think you have an original idea or at least intend your content to look at a particular subject from an unusual angle or perspective then that's great if there are vast numbers of books covering the same thing you should think about how you can make your book unique rather than rehashing the same old content asking yourself whether your book is actually necessary and being able to answer yourself honestly is crucial if you're going to make a success of your book next can you fill a whole book with what you have to say are you sure you have enough material no matter how passionate you are about writing about your subjects you need to seriously consider whether you have enough content to fill an entire book create a content map before you start does it all make sense and work together as one book organizing your ideas and coming up with a table of contents will help you decide if you have enough content to continue and next are you the right person to write this book can you really call yourself an authority on your books content are you willing to do the work to back up your claims with facts and historical data just because you have a great idea it doesn't necessarily mean you're the right person to write a book about it make sure you have given this some thought before you start if you don't know enough about this subject then maybe think about getting some help if you're completely unknown do you think you'll be able to get your book see and next are you willing to promote your book authors rely heavily on self-promotion these days to get noticed if you want your book to succeed you may well have to get out there and promote your work are you willing and do you have the necessary time to do this if not how do you intend to sell your book armed with this information you should not only be able to write a market your book successfully but also make a decision about whether you should write it in the first place if you have a great idea for a nonfiction book there's no reason if you are willing to do the work it can't become a great success and don't forget if you're struggling some rights or finish your book our free writers toolkit can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination get organized stay focused find time to write and finally get your book published to get access now while it's still available simply go to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit that's it for now   be sure to give us a thumbs up if you like this video and subscribe to our channel for more my name is peter and i'll see you next time bye for now

    5 Guaranteed Methods for Writing Feature Articles - WritersLife.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2018 5:59


    5 Guaranteed Methods for Writing Feature Articles - WritersLife.org   Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit  Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/     Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg    Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/    Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus     Website: http://www.WritersLife.org   Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop    Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast    Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/    Advertise your book and.or writing  https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs   Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel:  https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to  http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hello Everyone Peter here again from a writer's life and coming up today five guaranteed methods to writing and feature articles writing feature articles is a great skill and if done well can make you a lot of money all businesses can use feature articles on their websites and as part of their marketing plan and of course all publications need feature articles too so there is no shortage of demand but how do you learn to write great feature articles once that you can pitch to publications or businesses and make money from with these five simple tips writing a feature article is easy and they can be applied to any feature article regardless of the subject which therefore turns you into a brilliant and versatile writer number one know your audience this is so important and should have a massive influence on the style of writing the information you give the language you use and so on if you aren't clear about who you are targeting ask the business or publication to clarify or better still do your own research to find out you need to understand why the reader will come to that business for help why they would choose to pick up on that publication over all the others and what are they searching for are they reading for need or for pleasure are they looking for specific information or just to be entertained knowing your reader inside out before you start writing will help tailor your article so it not only appeals to them but exactly the right kind of content to help and satisfy them and next understand the point before you begin writing your feature article it's essential that you are clear on what is purposes after your reader has finished what do you expect them to do next is there a desired action or reaction that you need the reader to have if so make sure your writing is geared towards that and it's persuasive and to the point next why should your reader want to read this step outside yourself for a moment think about your target reader would they want to read your article if so why if not why not you need to understand what's in it for them what benefits are there for the reader and why they would come to you as the source of these benefits or information nowadays you'll be hard-pressed to find a subject that hasn't been covered elsewhere so unless you're writing about something incredibly niche or unusual you need to come up with a fresh angle or maybe alright in the absolute authority on that particular topic next plan your information before you start writing do your research prepare your information and come up with a structure of how your article will flow if you're writing for the web your style should be different to print features this is because readers are far more likely to skim read your information therefore make sure you let them know what it's all about from your headline also bring the writing of into essential points so they can quickly absorb the information and next be ready for questions it is now so much easier for customers and readers to communicate and voice their opinions once they are finished with your piece pre prepared for this and anticipate what questions they might have nothing looks worse than and I'm not sure response or worse just silence readers are a lot more forgiving if you are happy to respond to them though if someone has been particularly difficult you may want to move this discussion away from the public eye by asking them to contact you directly once you've completed these steps then you've done most of the hard work already therefore writing your articles should be a breeze you'll be clear on tone style and voice and purpose as well as having the outline of your article already written so there you go interesting useful and engaging content that will appeal to your target audience and motivate them to act writing a feature article done and dusted and don't forget if you struggling to write or finish your book our free writers toolkit can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination get organized stay focused find times right and finally get your book published to get access to it now while it's still available simply go to   http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit that's it for now be sure to give us the thumbs up if you liked this video and subscribe to our channel for more I'm Peter and I'll see you next time bye for now

    Is Self-Publishing Right For You - WritersLife.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2018 5:55


    Is Self-Publishing Right For You - WritersLife.org   Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit  Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/     Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg    Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/    Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus     Website: http://www.WritersLife.org   Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop    Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast    Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/    Advertise your book and.or writing  https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs   Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel:  https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to  http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hello there is Peter here again from writers life coming up today questions to ask yourself to see if self-publishing is right for you in 2007 Amazon launched its self publishing platform Kindle direct publishing KDP and changed the world of publishing dramatically now writers were able to bypass the lengthy process of sending their manuscript to publisher after publisher and save themselves the agony and disappointment of rejection after rejection they could simply upload their document it and viola it was ready for the world to see since then other publishing platforms such as Smashwords and draft2digital have also launched their versions meaning that writers can see their words in print as digital downloads audio books and so on however just because it's easy doesn't make it the best option many writers now bypass the whole traditional publishing process and opt straight for self-publishing for the reasons described and many more reasons to but doing so without careful thought and consideration may result in regret later down the line so before you commit it's good to ask yourself the following first when are you planning to release your book if you want to try and get your book traditionally published you're going to have to be patient regardless of how long it takes to write an editor book you could expect to wait on average around 6 months for a publisher to get back to you with an answer and that answer might very well be thanks but no thanks even if you do get a positive response it typically take another year before you see it on the bookshelves alternatively if he wants a self-publish you can do this pretty much immediately while this is much more appealing to those who have finished their book I want to see out there as quickly as possible it also may be more tempting to publish before your book is ready and next are you hoping to sell lots of copies if you want millions of people to buy your book and to make good money from it the tussle between traditional and self-publishing is extremely tricky on self-publishing platforms the competition is extraordinarily fierce trying to get your book into a prominent position is almost impossible unless you already have a strong fan base and high profile platform from which to promote it however many publishers also demand this review these days though they have huge marketing departments of teams of people who conjure up clever ways to promote your book if you can prove you have an audience already they're going to give your manuscript more serious consideration taking on a new book from an unknown author is a risk however good it is so without being sure they can sell a significant number of copies they'll be tough to convince however traditional publishing is more likely to enable authors to sell more copies of their books both physically and digitally and so if selling copies is our number one goal securing a contract with a publisher is your best route to success next do you want to be in control of the book authors who can't bear the idea of anyone else meddling with their book should always self publish a traditional publisher will want to change things and details such as the book cover will be their decision while being in charge of every aspects of your is a tremendous amount of work you still have ultimate creative control and can present it to the world exactly as you intended a traditional publisher may ask you to change parts of the story that you love and once you have signed on the dotted line will take the reins from you and you have to be okay with that these three questions can help me decide what your ultimate goal is when it comes to publishing your book answer them as honestly and as much detail as possible and I'll have a clear idea of whether self or traditional publishing is the right route for you and don't forget if it's struggling to write or finish your book our free writers toolkit can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination get organized stay focused find time to write and finally get your book published to get access to it now while it's still available simply go to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit that's it for now   be sure to give us these thumbs up if you like this video and subscribe to our channel for more I'm Peter and I'll see you next time bye for now

    Avoidable Writing Mistakes - WritersLife.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2018 4:27


    Avoidable Writing Mistakes - WritersLife.org     Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit  Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/     Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg    Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/    Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus     Website: http://www.WritersLife.org   Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop    Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast    Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/    Advertise your book and.or writing  https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs   Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel:  https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to  http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ HI there its Peter here again from writers life and coming up today avoidable writing mistakes when it comes to writing we know it pays to be professional whether we're fictional writes is all freelance writers making sure we thoroughly check our work a weed out any errors is crucial it might be impossible to create every piece of writing perfectly every single time however some writing mistakes seem to crop up time and time again and if we take a little more care and are a bit more aware of them they could perhaps be easily avoidable so what are some of the most common of writing mistakes first of all choosing the incorrect word many words in the English language have double meanings or similar Spelling's or pronunciations but don't mean the same thing si se a and si s EE for example or your and you are a spell checker won't flake these up as they are not incorrect words if misused however they'll leave your were looking unprofessional so remain eagle-eyed for these when proofreading your work next errors in sentence construction it's very easy to make mistakes when constructing sentences often people start a comparison in a sentence and then fail to complete it or write of fragments of a sentence instead of a whole one because a verb or subject was being cluded to correct it an incorrectly placed comma can also make sentences clunky or in the worst cases cause them to have a different meaning altogether next mistakes around pronouns using pronouns as a subject or the object as sensors can cause mistakes to be paid it is the person or thing performing an action within a sentence that is in subjects and the object is a person or thing who is being acted upon and next punctuation errors as well as spelling and grammar mistakes people often leave punctuation errors in their texts that can make them seem a little sloppy for example adding unnecessary semicolons is a common mistake and adding commas for no reason is another a semicolon should be used when two independent clauses are joined in the absence of a conjunction a color however is only necessary between independent clauses when you use a conjunction such as and all but of course there are always instances mainly when writing creatively that the standard grammar rules may be broken even purposefully to create a particular effect this might be acceptable but depends on a specific piece and this intended audience at the end of the day no writer is perfect however by avoiding these corner writing mistakes you could neaten up your prose and make your writing more professional and easier to read to and don't forget if you're struggling to write or finish your book our free writers talking can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination get organized stay focused and find time to write and finally get your book published to get access now while it's still available simply go to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit that's it for now be sure to give us the thumbs up if you like this video and subscribe to our channel for more I'm Peter and I'll see you next time bye for now

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