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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.

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  

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     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 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  

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 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

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  

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 Going Freelance Worth the Risk - 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 Peter here again from writers life coming up today a very very important video I think so because I'm a freelancer and what I'm gonna tell you here is very very important so the title of today's video is is going freelance worth the risk there are lots of reasons why someone might think it's a great idea to become a freelance writer but at the same time they must accept that in doing so they are taking on a certain amount of risk but is it worth it let's weigh up the pros and the Condors first feast and famine ah the old feast and famine cycle of being a freelancer sometimes you are inundated with work at other times you are twiddling your thumbs with lots of work comes the pressures of juggling different assignments and meeting deadlines without it you worry that you can't pay your bills it can be tough but making sure you try to plan as much as possible and make provisions to see you through the more sparse times will help you manage these are much better next stress and deadlines as much as you might be able to try and plan your work there are always going to be times where you are up against it and feeling the pressure there's also the possibility of having your work returned for amendments which can lead to suddenly having less time than you thought and next managing your finances as well as good time management it's also essential to be good with money and numbers if you want to be a successful freelancer without being willing to do the boring stuff as well you could soon find yourself in trouble managing finances filling out tax returns and contingency planning are all part of the job our next building a client Menace without a client base you'll end up going from job to job never feeling any security and continually worrying about work drying up building up a good client base and a solid reputation is so important however this takes time so successful freelancers need to be willing to put the work in next no holiday sick pay or mention remember if you are ill you won't get paid and probably won't get a lot of sympathy from clients if you miss deadlines due to sickness either you don't get any paid holiday or a pension of any of the comfortable perks of working a normal job these are all things to take into consideration before going freelance full-time so there you have it being a freelance writer can bring you fantastic benefits and freedom and can be a great way to make a living as well but in doing so you must be prepared for the highs and the lows and times where it might feel like you've made a mistake at the end of the day if you stay organized plan for all eventualities and keep persevering it can be everything you want it to be and an extremely rewarding career - and don't forget if it's struggling to write or finish your book our free writer's toolkit can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination get organized stay first fine times 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 my name is Peter and I hope to see you next time bye for now  

How to Get Your Self-Published Book in Bookstores - 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 today how to get your self-published book into book stores if you have self-published your book you may be wondering what to do next of course there's nothing better for an author than seeing their work proudly displayed in a book shop without a publishing house taking on your work however this could be tricky big bookstores rarely carry books that have been self-published or only digitally put this may come as a disappointment to those thinking that simply by their publisher offering the book to the trade that it will be sold in all the major bookstores in the country the truth is however these large chain bookstores only take on a small number of books each year and in fact even if your book was picked up by a smaller publishing house it doesn't guarantee that your novel will physically be available in the shops however your dreams have seen your book next to some of the country's Grace doesn't have to be over just yet there are some alternative approaches you can try that mean you can get your book into book stores and change the minds of the bigger book shops such as Barnes & Noble and borders first get practical in order for your book to be sold via bookstores it needs certain things firstly it must have an international standard book number by SPN or a bar code and this should be printed on the book cover filling out the advance book information or the ABI means your book will be listed in books in print this is the primary directory where booksellers order their books so without this you are unlikely to guess anywhere next get professional you need to make sure your book is printed to the highest standard by this I mean get a professionally designed book cover don't do it yourself unless you're exceptional and design and have experience designing covers that sell also make sure it's printed and bound correctly bookstores are unlikely to stop comb bound or saddled stitched at stapled books next understand your book is a product just like any other product it needs to be saleable the work you need to do in order to write a book itself should start before you even begin writing make a business plan for your book do some research around similar books ask yourself why people will want to buy it and who those people are you need to be able to justify why you think people or rather lots of people will come into the bookstore and buy your book otherwise it is just not worth the shelf space next market your book if you don't have the backing of a huge publishing house behind you you're going to have to sell it yourself build up a following your fans organize a book tour go to events do book signings send press releases ask for reviews and use social media to try and get your book talked about in any way you can if you can build a Pinterest your book just might catch on and if you can prove how well it is doing digitally you well convinced big-box stores it is worth taking it on in print next negotiate give bookstores a good deal they are unlikely to be willing to pay more than half the cover price anyway but if he can negotiate with them and offer a good Commission rate they're more likely to take a risk offering sale or return could also help this is where if your books don't sell they will be returned to you and any money paid refunded to the bookstore this provides a guarantee that they won't lose out by investing in you our next go local if you aren't having any look with larger book stores and try local independent ones if you can sell yourself as a local author particularly if your book is based in the area or is of interest to local people this will give them more of a reason to stock it remember that even if you don't get your book into the stores it doesn't mean it can't be a success and you should still mark it and promote it any way you can it can be daunting but if you follow these suggestions and keep persevering then regardless if you make it into bookstores or not you could still sell your book and be proud of your achievements 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 a 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

Top Tips to Help You Focus - 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 a game from writers life and today top tips to help you focus one thing all writers need to be able to have is more focus whether you're working on the next chapter for your kick-ass novel or pulling together information to write a hard-hitting article it's imperative that you can concentrate on the task in hand this is however easier said than done many writers discover that not only finding time to sit down a write but doing so without distractions or other things getting in the way is their number one productivity problem so how do we teach ourselves to be better app focusing here are some useful tips and tip number one is ditch the gadgets so you might need your computer to write and you might need the Internet to research but that is it if possible try to gather all your research together before you begin so you can have blocks of time when all you need to have an open on your computer it's the document you're writing and that's it switch off any notifications close your email and perhaps most importantly turn off your mobile phone next take some proper time out scoffing down some lunch in our desks isn't the way to keep us focused and product you may feel as though it's better to try to keep working but without regular breaks in different settings we soon tire and that's when our focus begins to wander go outside take a walk look at some beautiful things get some fresh air do whatever you can to switch off for a while and you'll return to work feeling refreshed and ready to concentrate on the task at hand next make boring tasks interesting it can be challenging to remain focused if we find out what we are doing boring or repetitive in writing there may be parts that you don't love such as editing for example the key to staying focused is to find ways to make these tasks more stimulating this may be as simple as changing your setting do all your editing in a great cafe for example listening to some upbeat music or only doing short bursts before switching to something else our next tip motivating yourself another key to keep in focus is to stay upbeat and positive keep telling yourself that you can complete what you need to do imagine how you'll feel at the end of a productive day and you can even come up with a reward system to bribe yourself into working harder and achieving your goals next break things down work out what you need to do and when stay organized creator to-do list each day and tackle the harder more time-consuming tasks first otherwise you'll avoid them until you've conveniently run out of time be wary of multitasking is our next step well multitasking can be an effective way of making progress on several different aspects of your writing if you tried to juggle too much you will increase the likelihood of getting muddled and feeling as though you have made no progress and are doing nothing well next ask yourself helpful questions sometimes to keep focused we need to remind ourselves why a task is necessary before you start working ask yourself the following but do I need to do why do I need to do this what do I hope to gain from doing this what do I need to do to complete this when will I finish this doing so will help to summarize why the task is important and exactly what you need to do to complete it successfully these tips can help writers stay positive productive and happy so next time you fill your attention wandering use these techniques to remain focused on the task at hand and you'll feel so much better for it and don't forget if you're struggling some rides or finish your book our free writers talking 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 bye for now

How Social Media Affects Our 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hello again is Peter here again from a writer's life and coming up today how does social media affect our writing the way we access our information has changed hugely over the past decade or so writers have been told time and time again that readers have increasingly short attention spans we also know that competition for the reader's attention is more intense than ever before the rise of social media has dramatically affected the way that readers access information and absorb it a considerable number of people who used to sit back with a newspaper or book now get their information and entertainment via a screen but how does this affect the way that writers write should we adapt our writings so they can be consumed by this hugely yet distracted audience in a different way the answer is both yes and no there are always going to be readers who want to indulge in the pleasure of reading how it used to be those who are looking for a riveting tale to get lost in as they sip cocktails on a Sun Lounger on holiday all those who are travelling to faraway lands and want a fantastic inspiring story they can read as they embark on epic journeys across the globe however there is a vast market ready and waiting to lap about writing online if it's presented to them in the right way we scroll throughout Facebook feeds and click on things that pop up that look interesting too so writing attention drumming headlines is vital we read tweets where you are restricted in how much you can reveal so to be effective you must be able to say what you want to say in a limited number of words we looked at Instagram where you can create stories through a collection of images that must work as one to create a lasting impression on the observer writers don't have to change the way they write but if they want to make an impact on social media they have to adapt and conform to its limitations and its opportunities to a 21st century writer must be flexible and willing to learn how to manage social media and use it to their advantage teaching ourselves how to write short impactful sentences can ensure our readers remain focused learning how to turn the heads of readers whose attention was elsewhere and get them to lean in and to want to learn or can increase our fans and followers by significant numbers discovering new trends and creating our own and pitching new ideas bringing something fresh exciting and relatable to these platforms will give us a voice that stands out engaging with social media as a writer may mean adapting one's writing to communicate better via these avenues these days avoiding social media only makes our job harder and while our ideal readers might be those sipping cocktails under an umbrella with all the time in the world on the hands if we don't try to engage with the others we are dismissing a significant potential readership who could be our next and biggest fans 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 and 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 bye for now  

Is Being a Perfectionist Holding You Back - 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 pizza here again from writers life and coming up today is being a perfectionist holding you back writers are well known for being perfectionist and why not writing a novel to be proud of takes considerable time and effort and wanting to get it absolutely right before you send it to publishers or share it with the world makes good sense however there is a downsides of perfectionism if taken to the extreme while it's great to be contentious and thorough in your work if you won't let it go until there's a hundred percent perfect you're going to come up with a rather significant problem the problem is no piece of writing is perfect that's the truth of the matter even the most well-received novels and celebrated writers don't write perfect stories and they certainly don't start out anything near that way if you keep holding on to the idea that you can make your story perfect you'll never ever finish it so how to recognize perfectionist behavior and what to do about it if you're too self-critical if you never share your work if you edit your work so much that you want even sure if you're making it any better you may well be a perfectionist here then are some tips to help you get past this first get your first draft written tell yourself that you can perfect your writing later and then focus all your energy on getting that first draft now if you can put aside your aspirations of perfection until your first draft is finished at least you've got the ground load without letting your factionism get in the way next be realistic expense rejection expect to feel uncertain expect to look back at something you've written and feel shocked and how bad it is this is all completely normal the reality is that most writers will experience rejection and criticism and that's okay if you can be realistic about this and not let the fear of it happening to you block you from getting your work out there you will at least be able to say you gave it everything be willing to learn there are always lessons to be learned when it comes to writing from tips on how to improve your prose to information about the writing industry be open to learning as much as you can perfectionists often struggle with feedback and advice so trying to open up to learning experimenting and absorbing input for others can be so helpful keep practicing the more you write the better you get but also the more you write the more you will become used to the imperfections in your writing keep producing material keep tweaking it keep adjusting and reworking and editing and learn and grow as a writer and editor as you do so learn when to stop accepting that a perfect piece of writing doesn't exist is the first step it's usually important to work on our manuscripts until we've created the world the caring system the plot that we feel does our story justice it's essential to redraft and edit to these processes take time and effort and can be very challenging however this hard work is not to be confused with perfectionism knowing when to stop when you've done enough and when you can be proud satisfied with what you've achieved is so important as JK Rowling once said failure gave me an inner security that I had never been said by passing examinations failure taught me things about myself that I could have learned no other way embrace failure accept your flaws and let go of perfectionism and you'll be a more productive and happier writer for it 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 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 to like this video and be sure to subscribe to our channel for more I'm Peter and I'll see you next time bye for now

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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 Peter here again from writers life coming up today how to find the perfect person to critique your book one of the most important things that any rights you can do for themselves is get some feedback on that word it might be scary and hugely daunting to let someone else read what you've written however the sooner you get initial feedback the better writers who choose not to share their work with anyone run the risk of writing an entire novel only for someone to point out a fundamental mistake we are often so immersed in our stories that we can't see the flaws that may be apparent to other people getting feedback also helps the writer understand what they need to work on where they might need to rethink plot points whether their characters are working and what the good and not-so-good bits are of course you don't have to take every point on board but without getting someone to critique your work you can't be sure you are heading in the right direction but who should you choose it's effortless not to mention convenient to pick a person who you know will give you a glowing report your best friend your mom that person that you know has a massive crush on you someone who owes you a favor however getting feedback about your writing is pointless unless you know it's a genuine an honest review of your so here's how to find the perfect person to ratite your work first someone who knows you there's nothing wrong with asking someone who knows you to critique your work but if you do need to do that make sure that your relationship with that person doesn't get in the way of how they honestly feel about your work if you know that they are the kind of person that couldn't bear to hurt your feelings then there isn't really any point someone who knows you will want to like your book and we'll look for positives and words of encouragement and there is nothing wrong with that as long as they can constructively and point out where you need to change things to a next a stranger finding someone who doesn't know you to see your work can be a way of knowing for sure you're getting an honest opinion a person who doesn't know you has nothing to lose by telling you the brutal truth about your book there are many writing forums out there where writers can exchange their work and give one another feedback of course most have rules about giving criticism only if it's constructive so you don't have to worry about someone being too cruel simultaneously be prepared to hear perhaps things you don't want to next a professional getting a professional editor to receive your work is ideal they have the experience knowledge and skill to give you a thorough and in-depth review of what needs to change what works and what doesn't however unless you happen to be connected with someone in the industry you're likely to have to pay service annexed a group joining a writing group can be hugely beneficial for so many reasons one of them is that you get to share your work with a group of fellow writers who know exactly how to give useful feedback then you can choose to take on board or not joining a writing group also means you get several different options which is always helpful to a next your readers if you already have an established readership an email list or fan base why not test out your new work on them they'll be more than happy to give you their opinion and are worth listening to as they are the ones most likely to buy your book after all whoever you choose to critique your book make sure that you do it early on and don't just do it once either the more feedback you get the more you can rest assured that you are on the right track that there is a readership out there and ultimately that you are giving your book the very best chance of success 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 through access now while it's still available simply go to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit that's it for now please give us a thumbs up if you like this video and subscribe to our channel for more I'm Peter and I'll see you next time     

Top Grammar Mistakes that are Hard to Avoid - 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 and coming up today the top grammar mistakes those are hard to avoid grammar is a tricky Beast there are so many different rules to follow and elements to remember that often when you start to focus on correcting your grammar you can begin to question everything that you want new words that you are confident you knew how to spell look foreign apostrophes misplaced and don't let me start on the dreaded comma one of the most important parts of being a writer is understanding how to present a piece of work be it an article for a newspaper or magazine publication or your finish novel to a publishing house ensuring your work is error-free is a challenge and let's face it we are all human however if you can keep an eye out for the most common grammar mistakes and make sure you don't fall into their trap then you have a good chance of preventing dramatical errors from happening see if any of these resonate with you first there vs. there vs. there it can be so easy to get this wrong particularly if you're rushing through a piece of work to meet the deadline there is a shortened version of they are while there refers to something owned by a group their house friends there is a place an example it's over there pretty basic stuff you might think but it's so easy to get in a muddle and crucial to understand the difference between the three and to check your work thoroughly to make sure you haven't misplaced one next incomplete comparisons if you've ever used a grammar checker you're likely to see this one coming up a lot if you compare something it needs to be clear what you are comparing it with this one is better for example is an incomplete comparison because we don't know what it is better than next passive voice another easy mistake to make is using the passive voice you use a passive voice when you put the objects in the sentence at the beginning rather than at the end the passive voice is easy to do and difficult to correct but watch out for it as using it means sentence construction lacks clarity and your writing is less tight and engaging number for me and I people often assume that using I is the correct / lighter more refined language in every situation but that isn't always the case have a listen to the following when you are finished with the examination you can send the note to sue and I does that sound right to you well it isn't if you remove sue from this scene and just asked for the notes yourself you wouldn't write or indeed say can you send the notes too I would you you can send the notes to me I think that sounds more natural doesn't this is a handy way to use me or I if you're ever unclear but finally ie versus eg this is a complex rule to remember but very useful to know particularly when writing articles or query lenses these two terms are not interchangeable and in fact mean two entirely different things ie is loosely translated as in other words or in essence while eg comes from the Latin example I gratis and means example given if you think about it this way you only use ie if tried to clarify your point when an actual example should follow if you use in eg these five examples are some of the most common grammatical mistakes people make and sure you look out for these when checking your writing and this will give you the best chance of sending in an error-free piece of work and don't forget if he 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 for our channel for more my name is Peter and I'll see you next time bye for now you  

Signs You Are Ready to Make Money From 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hello there its Peter here again from our writers life and coming up today signs you are ready to make money from your writing many of us dream of the day when we can quit our jobs and start to make money from our writing but taking that plunge can feel incredibly daunting for many writers the risk can be too high and so they never manage to invest the time they'd like to into their writing instead always trying to fit it around their real work understanding when you are ready to start seriously thinking about how to make money from your writing is so important doing so can help you better know when it is the right time to go for it while feeling more assured that you are doing the right thing and confident you can succeed so what are the signs that you are ready to make money writing here's what to look out for first you believe in yourself deciding to start making money from your writing without feeling confident you can do it is setting yourself up to fail you have to be your own biggest fan supporter promoter and having the self belief and confidence to put yourself out there demand attention and come to the realization that you should be getting paid for your work can make all the difference next you can make the time if you want to make money from your writing you have to be able to put the time and effort into doing it properly if you can't or aren't willing to you are not ready and next you understand the process to make money from your writing be that by becoming a freelance writer starting up a blog or trying to get your book published having a thorough knowledge of the ins and outs of the business will prove to be invaluable make sure you do your research so you can manage your own expectations and do everything right to give yourself the best chance of success and next you can keep to deadlines one of the most important things for any writer trying to earn a living is to make sure they can hit deadlines and reach goals whether set by the people they are working for or personally doing so will keep you motivated continually improving and productive and we'll keep editors agents and clients happy too next know your audience whenever you write to make money you are writing for a specific audience where they're trying to get a novel publish or writing an article you need to make sure you know who you are writing for and cater to their needs and desires next you are ready for battle writing for a living isn't easy make sure you are ready to fight be determined keep persevering I'm prepared to keep battling no matter how tough it gets if you could say yes to all these things then what are you waiting for it's time to put the effort in get organized and take that leap to start taking your writing seriously I'm making some money from it too and don't forget if you're 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 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 bye for now

Questions to Ask Yourself Before Finishing Your Book - 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ I there is Peter here he came from writers life and coming up today questions to ask yourself before you finish your book writing a book is hard no one can deny it you've got to put in the time and effort even as a bare minimum writing enough words of putting together a story that's long enough to make it into a book is challenging but if you want to be any good well that's a different story altogether now one of the ways to make sure that you've got all the ingredients of a good novel in your book is to have a handy list of questions by your side while lots of writing is up to the individual their skill and creativity there are also certain ingredients and every novel should include so while you are writing a book and certainly before you submit it to publishers or self publish ask yourself the following checklist questions to ensure you've done everything you can to make it the best it can possibly be here are the questions now         by asking yourself these questions you can make sure you have thoroughly checked your book and can feel confident then your readers will be drips from the very first page to the very last so before you decide your book is complete make sure you ask yourself these questions and then you have answers to all of them if not there is still more work to be done 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 a thumbs up and subscribe to our channel for more I'm Peter and I'll see you next time bye for now

5 Techniques to Improve 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hello there is Peter here again from WritersLife.org and coming up today five techniques to improve your writing there are many ways that writers can work to improve themselves and like any skill understanding and experimenting that new techniques and practicing your writing will see you steadily get better there are those that believe that writing is a natural talent and it may be true that some do have a greater ability to imagine exciting and engaging characters and worlds or have a wonderful way with words however if you apply yourself and try new things there's no reason why you can't teach yourself how to be a great writer too so if you feel like you have reached a certain level in terms of your writing ability and want to improve it these five tips will help you improve your writing and tip number one brush up on grammar spelling and punctuation how much do you really know about grammar are you 100% sure when to use a comma a dash a semicolon we were all taught the basics of grammar at school but finding a writer with perfect grammar is very rare spelling mistakes are also common obviously it's easy to find out how to spell any word but careless proofreading can leave a piece of work littered with spelling mistakes or repeated words which won't make a good impression knowing that you have great grammar spelling and punctuation allows you to be a better writer not only because your work will always read correctly but you also have the tools to manipulate send senses to use drummer to create dramatic unusual and interesting prose authors such as John McGregor do this well tip number two read all the time reading not only gives us great ideas for stories and no we're not copy but can also inspire us to try out different writing techniques read everything you can get your hands on and see what excites you try experimenting with different styles in your own work finding your voice as an author can be tough but there's no reason why you can't have several voices novels while the writers text books make sure you are always learning by always having a book by your side and tip number three get rid of flowery prose every time you write read back through your work and ask yourself is this necessary for my story does it advance or add to the story in any way if it doesn't then get rid of it it can be frustrating if you end up cutting out lots of what you've written but that is how you end up with ties clever interesting writing if you don't do this or don't do it strictly you can end up with a work stuffed with unnecessary adjectives and adverbs which doesn't read well remember you need to show the reader what you mean not tell them and tip number five give yourself space after you've written something allow yourself space read your work over once and Eddy anything you want but then wait at least 24 hours before you go back to it again we can be our own worst enemies when it comes to critiquing our own work your mind think what you have written is just the most appalling idiotic P rubbish ever spewed onto the page but you are probably being a bit hard on yourself give yourself some space look on your work with fresh eyes and you might see that actually your aren't nearly as bad as you think you are and our final tip tip number five practice practice practice if you want to improve your writing then you should write every day no matter whether you feel like is or not it's so easy to make excuses not to write and then suddenly realize that months have passed since you made any effort to do so just give yourself half an hour each day to sit down and write something anything it doesn't have to be brilliant just the sheer routine and practice of writing will help you unlock your creativity and you never know you might suddenly come up with the perfect idea for the next bestseller writing like all crafts can be taught learnt and constantly perfected with these tips you can begin to improve your writing and continually produce great work that you're proud of 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 a thumbs up and subscribe to our channel for more I'm Peter and I'll see you next time bye for now

How to Write More Effectively - 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 WritersLife.org and today overcome these barriers to write more effectively all writers have days when they feel as though they are totally up against it that no matter what they do they continuously have to push their way past barriers that make the whole process difficult infuriating and frustrating there are many common obstacles that writers face and knowing how to overcome them quickly will help you become a more proficient and productive writer and find the whole process more enjoyable too so what are the best ways to tackle common writing barriers pay attention to the details to be a good writer you need to be eagle-eyed and pay attention from the outset by being detail orientated and precise from the moment you start you'll avoid waste of your own time misspellings inconsistencies and parts of the plot that don't work can all be avoided if your writer skillfully as possible first time around take time to get to know your characters don't introduce a character into your story until you feel you truly know them write things down about them ask them questions have conversations with them a well rounded well-written character is a character that has been fully realized in the author's head so make sure you're willing to get to know your character properly otherwise you funny you get halfway through your story and they've made no impact at all next learn how to deal with writing fatigue all writers will suffer from some form of writer's block or writer's fatigue when they go off their writing and feel disheartened and demotivated it's important to learn to recognize when this is happening to you and how you best respond to tactics to get over writing fatigue as soon as possible different people find different methods discover yours put it into practice and then carry on next write your story no one else's don't panic if your story isn't unique your perspective will be as long as you stay true to yourself and tell your story that way only you can you'll come up with something creative and original if you stress too much try to make every detail entirely new you'll never get your book finished next be clear and eliminate stuff when telling your story don't beat around the bush be clear and precise through using smart succinct arresting descriptions and intelligent details to bring it to life remove anything that doesn't advance your story trim the fat keep it neat directs and sort of points and you'll realize that you've written a real page-turner just like that make writing a priority one of the most common obstacles any writer faces is finding the time or headspace to write the sooner you main writing a natural part of your routine the sooner this obstacle will be eliminated from your life and the more productive and proficient Arai you'll be by tackling these common writing problems head-on and learning how to deal with them effectively you can ensure you are the most productive writing self and I you don't let anything get in your way and don't forget if you're struggling to write or finish your book our free rights as 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 is sure to like this video give us a thumbs up and subscribe to our channel for more I'm Peter and I'll see you next time  

How to Enjoy Your Writing Time More - 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 WritersLife.org and coming up today how to enjoy your writing time more when it comes to writing advice much amount of time is spent learning how to get better accepting how to take criticism and hearing about what a struggle being in the writing game is weary countless articles about how difficult it is to write and how impossible it is to get published it's no wonder this can have an impact on how much we enjoy our writing but if we aren't enjoying it what's the points in doing it so here are some useful tips on how to better appreciate the process of writing itself first forget about the end goal when it comes to writing it's important to enjoy the process if you keep focusing on the end goal of getting your book published you could end up putting yourself under too much pressure or feeling like you are setting yourself an impossible task before you even begin so focus on the process of writing of the pleasure of crafting your story and you'll enjoy it so much more next get lost in your world writing is a beautiful way to express your creativity and create worlds and characters that are imaginative and powerful that we can use as vehicles to express ourselves try to get lost in your world to tap into your most creative and imaginative self and recognize or genuinely cathartic that is a next start small remember writing is a process and if we try to do too much too soon you'll only end up feeling like a failure you can teach yourself how to get better at writing take pleasure in the practice give yourself small goals and congratulating us as you improve and hit new milestones along the way the next creates a writing of routine writing will always be a struggle if you don't make it part of your routine while it may be tough at first it's so worth trying to write everyday or following a weekly writing schedule to ensure you'll keep up with doing it regularly once writing becomes part of your life it will feel natural and relaxed and become so much more enjoyable as a result remember the more you do something the easier it gets the next have a different perspective instead of focusing on yourself and how much you are enjoying your writing instead why not try to focus on what you can do to make the reading experience the best it can be for your reader this switch in perspective can help you feel as though you are doing something selfless and in doing so you are about to feel good about yourself and how your writing improves too by following these tips you can turn writing from a stressful and pressured experience into one that you enjoy and since writing takes time and effort to do correctly it's essential that you do feel positive about it in the long run and the more you enjoy your writing the better and more natural it will become what do you do to make the process of writing more enjoyable why not share your comments below the video and don't forget if you're struggling to write or finish your book our free 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 and subscribe to channel for more I'm Peter and I'll see you next time bye for now  

How to be Business Minded - 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 WritersLife.org and coming up today how to be business minded many writers don't see themselves as business people but that's a mistake whether you are a freelance writer or a fiction writer your work is your business and being business savvy and professional in your approach to it can help you become more motivated organized and ultimately more successful so what are some great tips to help writers get focused and be more business minded when it comes to their writing here are some things to remember first think about the consumer for writers your consumer is not only the reader but also potential agents and publishers out there to do your research learn what they want to plan how you'll communicate with them think about what you can offer them that no one else can and then show them that a next make professional contacts in the business world who we know can be incredibly valuable build your business contacts however you can join writing groups interact with bloggers follow other authors you never know when a business contacts might come in handy and next enlist services any good business person knows their strengths and weaknesses you might be a great writer but that doesn't necessarily mean you are also a great editor cover designer and so on build your business and improve your product by enlisting help from other fashions annexed creates deadlines and timelines if you're business minded you need a business plan creating timelines goals deadlines and becoming confidence of where you are now away a hope to be an X amount of time will give you a focus and help me to stay on track and ultimately reach and exceed your targets annexed manage a budget when it comes to professional writing it's essential to have a good grasp on your finances and also manage your writing budget if you can setting aside money to pay for services will help you to promote your work and don't forget that your time is worth money too and remember to factor that in treats writing like the job that it is is next remember if you want to get serious about your writing you need to treat it as a job get into a writing routine don't show up late and bring your a-game every time a next take control and create a brand the beautiful thing about writing is that you are your own boss in being so however you need to take control make decisions about your book make it your mission to succeed if things don't work out assess the reason why adjust and try again also think of your writing as a brand you the author and your work are one package and you need to think about how you can sell your writing brand or at the very least getting noticed ultimately you are the only person who can make this business succeed or fail seeing your writing as a business helps writers to take themselves more seriously writing has the potential to bring you money publicity and success if you want to make your writing something you can be proud of perhaps it is time to start being more business-minded in your approach use these tips to help you and see how being business savvy about your writing can lead to great things 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 and 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 to okay 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 bye for now

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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 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  

Essential Book Writing Tips for Beginners - 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 WritersLife.org and coming up today essential book   writing tips for beginner writers if you've never even come close to attempting to write a book before even the idea of doing so can seem utterly overwhelming it may be that you have some writing experience have written some sorts of pieces for pleasure now and again or have just been struck with a brilliant idea for a book or an urge to do it but have no writing experience at all whatever stage you are at and how ever used to writing you are actually making that move to start writing a novel is a huge commitment and often people can be at a loss not knowing where to start however writing a novel though hard work doesn't have to be an overwhelmingly complicated process follow these straightforward tips and not only will you find yourself clear on how to get started but also armed with the know how to finish it too so here are some essential book writing tips for beginner writers first what is your book about our books need to be about something what's yours about have a clear idea of your story your characters are what's going to happen in your book before you begin just a single idea won't get you very far so you need to sit down and work out the details before you start writing if you don't you might find your great idea doesn't go anywhere next writing the chapter outlines once you have a clear idea of your story right chapter outlines to give yourself a firm idea of what you are going to write chapter outlines will provide you with the confidence to know that your story has enough meat to turn it into a book and we'll stop and read and write a block from looming halfway through and next creates deadlines you need to set yourself realistic and achievable deadlines for writing your book break them down it's a manageable bite-size choice to help make them feel less impossible figure out a rough workout total for your book sixty to eighty thousand words is about right for a first fiction novel and then set a weekly word count goal that you know you can stick to next creates a writing schedule once you know your deadlines create a writing schedule that you know you can stick to be ambitious but don't push yourself to the points where you can't get the work done you only end up feeling disappointed and be more likely to give up writing at the same time in the same place can help you to create a routine and immerse writing it's a part of your everyday life next get feedback before you finish don't wait until you painstakingly written the entire manuscript before you get anyone to look at it they'll likely come back with so many questions notes and comments that you'll feel like you have to start it all over again someone who knows what they're talking about and isn't afraid to be critical to look at your work early on can make all the difference and next learn about the publishing process decide whether you're going to try to get an agent or publisher to take on your book or if you're going to self publish and then dedicate some time to learning everything you can about the publishing process if you're serious about your book becoming a success it's important to know exactly where the opportunities lie and what you need to do to give your book the very best pants next don't aim for perfection your book isn't going to feel perfect when it's finished so don't hold on to that idea of perfection and use it as an excuse to put your book in a drawer and forget about it if you don't land a traditional publishing deal then you can self publish don't spend all that time and energy on your book and not do anything with it at the end and our final tip is a write another one many writers don't experience success the first time around in fact many don't experience it the second third or fourth time either however you'll have learnt so much from writing the first book now you owe it to yourself to take those lessons and write another even better one writing a book does take time and dedication but it doesn't have to be too complicated use these simple tips for beginners to get you started stay on track and see through to the end and don't forget if he's struggling to write or finish your book our free writer's tool King can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination get organized stay focused find time to write and finally 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 and subscribe to our channel for more my name's Peter and I'll see you next time bye for now

How to Tackle Writing Fatigue - 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 WritersLife.org and coming up today how to title writing a fatigue everyone has days where they don't feel like writing but when the days turn into weeks and the weeks turn into months it can become a big problem do you have writing of fatigue some common symptoms are feeling as though everything you write is awful being unable to get past the initial stages of an idea being consumed by negative thinking that means you can't focus on the task at hand feeling as though you're stuck in a route and writing the same sort of things over and over again changing things and feeling as though you are no better and running out of ideas if any of these things sound familiar you might have writing and fatigue but what can you do about it here are some suggestions first get out of the house a change of scenery can work wonders for the imagination fresh air and exercise will get that blood pumping and who knows what you'll see or hear when you're out and about that will inspire you with a brilliant idea for your story take a break sometimes you suffer from writing fatigue because you do need a break from writing do yourself a favor let yourself have some time off from writing just don't let the brake turn into a permanent one sometimes putting something aside and coming back to it after a few weeks can help us to see new things and spark new ideas that allow us to get over whatever problems we were having when we initially became frustrated read something inspiring sometimes we need to get back to what inspired us to start writing in the first place reading over our favorite books again or just finding inspiring quotes can help to lift one spirits and help us to recollect why we write what's important to us and get us back on the right track once more reset your goals take a look at your writing goals perhaps you've been pushing yourself too far and too hard and have set goals that are impossible to reach or maybe your goals aren't driving you far enough and have allowed you to become lazy take a look at the Gauss and deadlines you've set for yourself and see if you can change them to keep you more motivated look after yourself yet plenty of rest eat healthily learn how to relax and unwind and don't forget to exercise keeping the mind and body fueled with goodness will help you feel energetic positive and focused all important for being your best writing self coming across a roadblock in your writing is frustrating but there are ways to deal with it every writer will experience times when they find it difficult to write and writing become sluggish and even dull to them the critical thing to remember is to work through this don't give up and persevere and eventually you'll get back into the flow of things using these tips will help you get there faster and hopefully make instances of writing fatigue as short-lived and painless as possible 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 stay focused fine times are right and finally yeah book published to get access now while it's still available simply go to a   http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit that's it for now be sure to like this video give us a thumbs up and subscribe to our channel for more my name is Peter and I'll see you next time bye for now  

Why You Must Be Patient - 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 from WritersLife.org and today why you must be patient it's easy to fall victim of looking at other people's success and wishing you were then when this happens you won't get far you spend your time looking at other people's success and by default you will neglect your own when you ponder on other people's success you forget that it didn't happen overnight the person you're looking at took years and years to become successful you're only looking at the finished product it's easy to look at the finished product because it's still shining will aspire to become the finished product but we forget what it takes to get there all the trial and error that goes into becoming a finished product ceases to exist in our minds you will not become the finished shining product overnight when you're starting on the journey of success learn the art of being patient when you become patient you will not give up at the first sight of failure you understand that failure is part of the process when others desire success right away when they can't achieve it they give up you won't be one of those people you understand that if you're patient eventually you'll achieve your desired success patients will play a virtue on your journey when your patient not a lot will affect you you're able to withstand more than the average person when others complain you keep taking massive action you don't let excuses stand in the way of where you want to go you know excuses are just another obstacle you need to overcome patience leads you to a more fulfilling life you don't put this unnecessary pressure on your to succeed right away instead you take your time you put in a daily grind knowing that with each step you'll get to where you want to go when your patience you'll become successful maybe not right now but over 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 yet organize 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 a Book Gets Published - 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 Jody from WritersLife.org and today we'll be talking about how a book gets published the basics of how a book that's published please note that this refers to mainstream publishing and not self-publishing which is something else entirely but most of the books you see in bookstores happen this way for a first-time author a book generally starts with a completely finished and polished manuscript for fiction and memoirs in a proposal and a sample page for nonfiction yes novelist you have to write the whole thing published authors can sometimes sell novels on proposal it's then generally advisable for an unpublished author to find a literary agents very few publishers these days accept submissions from uh nogen tada and a good agent can give a project a better chance at succeeding and will usually be able to negotiate a better deal than the author would be able to achieve on their own once an agent has taken on a project they then send it to one or more editors at different publishing houses the agent will specifically target the submission to the editors that they feel are most appropriate for the book the editors take a look at the project and if it's something they are interested in they will share it with your colleagues and bosses to gauge enthusiasm once the editor has to go ahead to move forward with the project they will send the agent and offer the submission process can take anywhere from a week to a year or more depending on when or if the agent finds a match for the project an author usually includes an advance royalties territory and other specific terms sometimes the offer will be for one book or sometimes it will be for multiple books if more than one editor is interested there might be an option to determine which publisher will make the best offer when the deal points have been agreed upon and the author accepts an offer the publisher will then send a contract which the agent or the agency's contracts director will negotiate after the contract is in sight if the project was sold on proposal it's then time for the author to write the book once the manuscript is completed for nonfiction or after the contract is signed for fiction the auditor will usually send an editorial letter see justing content changes that the author will then make these changes are somewhat negotiable but for the most part authors will follow their editors suggestions when the changes have been made and the manuscript is deem editorially acceptable it moves to copy editing where typos and other errors are corrected and designed as it will look on the page the author has to review the different versions of the completed manuscripts to catch typos the publisher is also working during this time on the design of the book including the cover trim size paper size and other design considerations meanwhile the editor is coordinating with their marketing and sales teams to write copy for the publisher seasonal catalog write the jacket copy to hopefully generate enthusiasm among the sales team for the project and to help shape the marketing plans several months before the book's publication the sales team will be coordinating with bookstore buyers and other accounts as they place their orders which helps determine how many copies of the book the publisher prints the agent usually keeps tabs on this process to make sure everything is happening according to plan the publication process from finished manuscript to in books or books usually takes a year or more can occasionally be compressed if it is an especially timely project but the process usually requires quite a bit of lead time when publication date arrives the book goes on sale and the author is rich and famous beyond their wildest dreams sometimes not usually the author then gets cracking on their next book or rather they should already have been cracking and the process repeats the end don't forget if you're having a hard time reading or finishing your book check out our free writers toolkit it can help you overcome procrastination get organized stay focused and get your book published besides a to get your free copy http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit   if you enjoyed this video jumping in - give it a thumbs up surround our notifications and subscribe down below and be sure to visit writer's life.org from our writing tips and tricks and I'll see you next time  

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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 Jody from WritersLife.org and today we'll be talking about top 10 books that will help you improve your writing when it comes to writing there is always room for improvement a writer who is willing to accept this and take the time and make an effort to continually progress and find their skills will become better and better and will give themselves the very best chance of becoming successful one of the ways writers can get better at writing is by reading so why not kill two birds with one stone and read books designed to give you the very best tips and knowledge to improve your writing skills there are a lot of books out there which claim to help writers rights but which ones are the most effective these 10 books are insightful well-written and full of great tips and advice to help readers hone their skills number one the sense of style the thinking person's guide to writing in the 21st century by Steven Pinker this book gives fresh and contemporary advice on how to improve your writing style while it's not necessarily suitable for those just starting out it's witty smart and full of fascinating insights to help get your writing into great shape number two write tights say exactly what you mean with precision and power by William bro how every writer knows that being a thorough editor is all part and parcel of the job this book teaches you how to trim the fat from your writing to recognize where you've overwritten or added parts to a story that aren't necessary follow these tips to keep your writing sharp precise and sleek indie writer Survival Guide by Susan K Quin the indie author Survival Guide is full of useful easily digestible information to help you improve your writing it has a great conversational tone and feels as though you're getting a whole bunch of insider secrets from a learned friend's number for 1,001 ways to write great fiction get published and earn your audience by Chuck one day if you want a frank and honest approach and how to write well this book will deliver beware the no-nonsense style not be everyone's cup of tea but wendig's advice is to the point and very funny if a little harsh at times number five on writing a memoir of the craft by Stephen King no one can deny that the great Stephen King knows a thing or two about writing it's therefore no wonder that this house you guide is one of the most popular writing advice books out there Kings book is full of personal anecdotes that will help writers feel as though as they can make it to the writers journey by Christopher Vogler if you like to learn by example the writer's journey is going to be right up your street jam-packed with useful examples and excellent exercises to help you improve your writing this book will help you get well on your way self editing for fiction writers by Reni brown and Dave King this book is a genuinely fantastic guy to use when editing your manuscript go through each chapter and apply the advice to your work and you'll end up with an entirely different and much improved story by the ends right publish repeat by Sean Platt and Johnny beat rot this book is a must read for all writers it offers something different to other writing advice books because it teaches writers that writing is a business and how to learn the nature of that business and apply one's business knowledge effectively is ultimately what will help you sell your book the creative tear it by Jessica Crispin the creative carrot is great for writers who need some creative inspiration and will teach you how to tap into your most creative self become more imaginative and experimental and have fun with your writing at the same time number 10 the sense of style by Steven Pinker this book will help writers to recognize when their writing isn't very good and how to put it right as well it teaches writers how to let go of themselves how to stop being so self-conscious with their writing and how to get out of their own way so the reader can truly enjoy their work these 10 books all bring something a little different to the table and each one of them will give you some fantastic insight into how to make your writing better by learning from the Masters and the greats and applying their advice to your work you are sure to learn new skills and even surprise yourself along the way don't forget if you're having a hard time writing or finishing your book check out our free writers toolkit they can help you overcome procrastination get organized stay focused and get your book published just had to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit to get your free copy if you   enjoyed this video don't forget to give it a thumbs up turn on our notifications and subscribe 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How to Stay True to Yourself - 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 WritersLife.org 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  

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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 and today we'll be talking about expert rules for writing fiction today we'll be looking at advice given by the experts Elmore Leonard says using adverbs is a mortal sin never open a book with the weather if it's only to create atmosphere and not a character's reaction to the weather you don't want to go on too long the reader is apt to leap ahead looking for people there are exceptions if you happen to be Barry Lopez who has more ways than an Eskimo to describe ice and snow in his book Arctic dreams you can do all the weather recording you want avoid prologues they can be annoying especially a prologue following an introduction that comes after a foreword but these are ordinarily found in nonfiction a prologue in a novel is back story and you can drop it anywhere you want there is a prologue in John Steinbeck sweet Thursday but it's okay because a character in the book makes the point of what my rules are all about he says I like a lot of talk in a book and I don't like to have nobody tell me what the guy that's talking looks like I want to figure out what he looks like from the way he talks keep your exclamation points under control you are allowed no more than two or three per 100,000 words never use the words suddenly or all hell broke loose this rule doesn't require an explanation I have noticed that writers who use suddenly tend to exercise less control in the application of exclamation points don't go into great detail describing places and things unless you're Margaret Atwood and can paint scenes with language you don't want descriptions that bring in the action the flow of the story to a standstill try to leave out the part that readers tend to skip think of what you skip reading in a novel thick paragraphs of prose you can see have too many words in them Margaret Atwood says hold the reader's attention this is likely to work better if you can hold your own but you don't know who the reader is so it's like shooting fish with a slingshot in the dark what fascinates a will bore the pants off be you most likely need a thesaurus a rudimentary grammar book and a grip on reality this latter means there's no free lunch writing is work and it's also a gamble you don't get a pension plan other people can help you a bit but essentially you're on your own nobody is making you do this you chose it so don't whine about it you can never read your own book with the innocent anticipation that comes with that first delicious page of a new book because you wrote the thing you've been backstage you've seen how the rabbits were smuggled into the Hat therefore ask a reading friend or two to look at it before you give it to anyone in the publishing business this friend should not be someone with whom you have a romantic relationship unless you want to break up don't sit down in the middle of the woods if you're lost in the plot or blocked retrace your steps to where you went wrong then take the other road or change the person change the tents change the opening page Roddy Doyle says do be kind to yourself fill pages as quickly as possible double spaced or write on every second line regard every new page as a small triumph until you get to page 50 then calm down and start worrying about the quality do feel anxiety it's the job do give the work a name as quickly as possible own it and see it Dickens new Bleak House was going to be called Bleak House before he started writing it the rest must have been easy do restrict your browsing to only a few websites a day don't go near the online bookies unless it's research Helen Dunmore says finish the day's writing when you still want to continue listen to what you have written a dud rhythm in a passage of dialogue may show that you don't yet understand the characters well enough to write their voices reread rewrites reread rewrites if it still doesn't work throw it away it's a nice feeling and you don't want it to be cluttered with the corpses of poems and stories which have everything in them except the life they need Esther Freud says a story needs rhythm read it out loud to yourself if it doesn't spin a bit of magic it's missing something editing is everything cut until you can't cut No or what is left often springs into life find your best time of the day for writing and writes don't let anything else interfere afterwards it won't matter to you that the kitchen is a mess don't wait for inspiration discipline is the key trust your reader not everything needs to be explained if you really know something and breathe life into it they'll know it to never forget even your own rules are there to be broken don't forget if you're having a hard time writing or finishing your book check out our free writer's tool kit it can help you overcome procrastination get organized stay focused and get your book published just have your http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit to get your   free copy if you enjoyed this video don't forget to give a thumbs up turn on our notifications and subscribe down below and be sure to visit writers life or from writing tips and tricks and I'll see you next time

Why You Should Say No More Often - 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 guys his Peter here again from WritersLife.org coming up today why you should say no more often most people are keen on saying yes all the time but not a lot of people like to say no the thing is you should be saying no more often than you say yes the reason you should be saying no is that your time is valuable when you say yes too often you're giving up your time that could have been better used elsewhere there's nothing wrong with saying yes to things that are important to you but you've also got to get your priorities straight if you don't have your priorities in order you will waste your time you may not think saying yesterday will affect you but if you compound it over time you will find out you haven't ended up at the destination you intended and I don't think you want to end up at a destination that you never intended to be at the only way to make sure that that doesn't happen is if you say no more often you need to remember that this is your life you are not responsible for anyone else besides yourself don't be afraid to say no people will respect you more for saying no than saying yes all the time don't become the person who says yes just because they don't want to hurt the other person's feelings the person won't be offended and don't make up an excuse when you say no tell them straight about how you're feeling when you say no more often you're creating boundaries in your life by creating boundaries in your life you're able to get more done when you get more done during the day you get closer to achieving your dreams because your actions will compound you need to create boundaries in your life if you ever wish to become successful ask you self if you're where you want to be if the answer is no you need to say no more in your life and don't forget if he's 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 that's it for now   be sure to give us a thumbs up and subscribe to our channel for more I'm Peter

Practical Writing Tips You Can Actually Use - 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 WritersLife.org and coming up today practical writing tips you can actually use there are so many different pieces of advice when it comes to writing some you'll find useful some you won't when it comes to writing tips every writer is different and not all pieces of advice will be helpful to them or fit in with what they are trying to say or do sometimes the most practical and straightforward advice is the best these tips should resonate with all writers give them food for thought and can apply to any kind of writing so let's take a look at them first say something whatever kind of writing you're into you need to have something to say take a step back and think about what your message is what your point is what you're trying to get across what's your confidence of that you'll have the essence of your story or article and can build everything else around that next use short sentences and simple language it's so tempting to show your readers what an enormous brain you have and to use all the big and smart words you know to demonstrate them but it's important to realize that's not the way to impress your readers be inclusive keep things simple the most intelligent writing will be able to create an impression without making their readers reach for the dictionary and next get detailed be specific and use detail to build a picture in your readers mind the more clever and arresting information you include the more readers will feel they know your characters and the world they live in next use the active voice we know you've heard it all before but using the act voice makes your writing more present and readers have a better connection to the words so try where you can to use the active voice at all times and next break up your text even in fiction writing massive chunks of texts can make a redesigned lays over if you're writing a story breakup text into short paragraphs and use dialogue articles can be broken down into smaller chunks of text and devices such as a bulleted lists and fact boxes can help too next don't overwrite good writing is where a writer's ego stays out of it if you put your readers first and thinking about what they need to know and what will give them a better more meaningful understanding of what is going on you'll find the instances where you over I will really stand out stop rambling stop trying to sound smart and merely say what you are trying to say and next become a brutal editor eliminate what you don't need become eagle-eyed at spotting mistakes read your work through the eyes of a critical reader and remember to keep that ego at bay these tips will help make your writing sharper more accessible and more readable so why not try applying them to your writing projects today ok don't forget if you're struggling to write or to finish your book our free writers toolkit can help with it you'll find how to overcome procrastination get organized stay focused find time to write and finally get your book published to get access now when it's still available simply go to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit thats 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

Questions Every Writer Should Ask Themselves - 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 it's Peter here again from writers life and today questions every writer should ask themselves whether you've just started out writing or I've been doing it for years it's good for every writer to check in with themselves from time to time understanding what drives motivates you to write that will help you keep on the right track and remain focused and confident even when things aren't going your way it will also give you a clear idea of exactly what you are writing for who you are writing for and what will satisfy you regarding your writing achievements so here are some essential questions every writer should take the time to ask themselves first why do you write do you write to be admired do you write to connect with other people do you write because you want to share your stories or so he can force your opinions on others is your writing a vanity project or because you genuinely think you can help people with what you are trying to get out there next what are you hoping to change writers usually write with some purpose in mind the best stories leave people feeling changed feeling different affected by what they now know writers often find that this is the kind of writing that brings them the most satisfaction too so figure out just what it is you hope to do and what kind of effects you wish to have on your readers next what makes you so special to be successful in the writing world you need your unique selling point USP what can you bring to the table that others can't what can you offer that's completely genuine and find your own voice and find the words that only you can express create worlds just you know how to navigate set yourself apart from others and you'll stand out from the crowd next what do you want it's so important to have a focus a clear goal in mind without one it's too easy to keep putting your writing aside and letting other things get in the way search deep down within yourself and figure out what it is you hope to achieve and once you truly know that don't let anything stop you asking these questions can be so helpful and give writers the focus they need to keep going sometimes just having clarity and a firm grip on our purpose can be so important and it's all too easy to lose that in amongst writing pressures self-doubt rejections and so on so if you haven't already make sure you ask yourself these questions and take time to really think about how to answer them as precisely and clearly as you can doing so could reaffirm what you thought you always do or even change your perspective entirely so why not give them a go and don't forget if you're struggling to write or finish your book or 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 my name's Peter and I'll see you again soon and don't forget to give us a thumbs up and to like this video see you soon  

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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 WritersLife.org today quick ways to boost your   writing confidence one of the most significant problems that many writers face is their inner critic it's so easy to let that pesky voice inside you tell you you're not good enough and that you should give up listening to it or not being able to quieten it could have a massive effect on your writing confidence and color ultimately stop you writing altogether there is nothing wrong with having confidence in your writing for feeling positive and excited about it rather than shy stuttery and hopeless so next time you think your confidence could do with a boost why not try the following to see if you can get back on track in no time at all first write regularly the more you practice your writing and the further you progress the more that you will feel confident that you know what you are doing and that you can get to where you want to be this is by far the best way to quickly gain confidence so even when you don't feel like it it's important to keep writing and next get feedback while it can be scary to get feedback often you'll find that people are encouraging and helpful rather than destructive and cruel joining a writing group or online community where you can share your work are great places where you can expect honest constructive feedback that tends to stay positive as it's coming from your fellow writers who know just how tough the writing game next read positive stories so many writers suffer from lack of confidence and setbacks and many of those writers are now celebrated and mega famous authors it's so important to remember that you could well be your own worst critic while you feel that your writing might be awful you'd be surprised at the reactions of others even if you do get rejected remember that is just part of being a writer and you should keep trying because you never know when you might get your big break next stick of inspirational quotes sometimes just reading something uplifting and aspirational can help change our mindset why not stick up some of your favorite quotes around your workspace which will help to remind you to stay focused on your dream even through the toughest of times and next write down your goals be clear about what you want to achieve and write this down seeing your goals in print in front of you will remind you of what you want and will help give you the confidence to go out there and get it and next start small dreaming big you can build up to that six-figure publishing deal but while you are trying to boost your confidence why not start with local competitions small publications and even just posting your work on light to get feedback starting small can help you slowly build up a belief in yourself and your writing if you aim too high too soon you might feel disheartened when you need to work your way up to get that next learn about writing there are so many different things you can learn about writing so always make sure you're learning as much as we can reading lots and widely for inspiration too the more you learn and the more you read the more inspired and confident you'll feel next submit your work getting to the point where you feel ready to submit your work is a massive achievement in itself who cares if you get rejected it just means that you're a real writer now by doing the above you will always feel like you are moving forward with your writing getting closer to reaching your goals and achieving your dreams so next time you're feeling doubtful about your writing abilities or whether you can do it try working on these tips to help you stay focused and feeling confident throughout the writing process 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 a thumbs up and subscribe to our channel for more I'm Peter and I'll see you next time  

How to Sell Yourself as a 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 its Peter here again from Writer's life and today how to sell yourself as a writer promoting yourself as an author is not always easy not only can the number of ways and different avenues you are able to take seems somewhat overwhelming but the idea of actually trying to convince other people that your writing is worth paying attention to when you are not even sure yourself can feel particularly daunting we all know that selling books is hard work and if you don't have a big publisher behind you or a massive budget for marketing you're going to have to do the lion's share of the work yourself promoting your work is hugely important you can't just post your book on Amazon and somehow hope that people will read it the market is thoroughly saturated and there are now more books than there are readers to read them learning how best to sell yourself as a writer is the only way you can hope to stand a chance so what are the things you can do to help boost your author profile and get your book noticed let's take a look first get social media savvy nowadays no matter how much we might try to resist it social media is key to building a platform reputation and a fan base open several social media accounts to tap into different niches and interests and find different followers have a great and useful awesome website having a good awesome website is essential and a stable platform where you could promote your book however it's essential to make your author website not only unique exciting and eye catching but also useful to make it easy to navigate make it easy for fans to buy your book if you don't do this you might attract visitors but not boost your book sales and that's kind of missing the point isn't it next write a captivating bio and introduction to your book spend time and make a real effort to create an author bio that say something about you that gives the reader a picture of who you are and what you're all about the same goes for your book blurb this is the one chance you have to get potential customers interested in what you're selling so make it the best thing that you've ever written next get reviews keep making an effort to get reviews for your book the more positive reviews you have the more popular you'll seem and the more new readers will trust that if they buy your book they'll be getting a good read blog your heart out blogging is a great way to promote yourself as an author keeping a blog up to date takes time and effort and needs promotion in itself however the long-term rewards of a successful blog make it so worthwhile every single time you create a new post you're boosting your search engine visibility and reaching potential new fans next behave like a professional promoting yourself can be tedious disappointing and frustrating at times but ranting and raving moaning and driving or giving up before you've given it your all won't help you or your book always stay calm and professional and remember that perseverance is key selling yourself as a writer may not come naturally but it's an essential part of any writers road to success so follow these tips and start selling yourself today and don't forget if you're 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 that's it for now   be sure to give us a thumbs up and subscribe to our channel for more and I'll see you next time

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Was It Really All That Bad?   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 Jody from WritersLife.org and today we'll be talking about if rejection is really all that bad we're all told that as writers rejection is one of the toughest parts of the job there are countless pieces of advice on how to cope with rejection how to pick up the pieces and move on but is that necessary rejection doesn't have to be something that knocks us down and takes time to get over in fact it really isn't all that bad at all and here's why rejection is inevitable for writers its death taxes and rejection letters every writer gets rejected it's just going to happen so there's no point in hoping that somehow it won't happen to you that you'll be one of those lucky writers who lands a huge publishing deal straight away you won't the rejection will come so what is the point of getting upset about something so utterly inevitable save your energy and emotion for something more worthwhile rejection is valuable once you have cheerfully accepted the fact that you will get rejected why not then turn your attention to how you might use it to your advantage sometimes the rejection letters come with feedback these are as valuable as gold so go back over your manuscript your cover and your synopsis and think about how you can make improvements to give yourself a better chance of success next time rejection is never personal remember when an editor decides to reject your work they aren't doing it because they have some long-standing vendetta against you it's only business stay professional and don't immediately see them as your mortal enemy rejection doesn't always count some rejections don't mean anything go back and think about whether really realistically your book ever stood a chance there sometimes we all are guilty of sending our work off to publishers that aren't suitable these rejections don't count ignore them and put more effort into your research next time rejection is subjective so there may be certain trends or algorithms editors are using to decide whether your book will appeal to the masses but at the end of the day it's still going to be down to the personal taste you also can never be sure of the circumstances when your book reaches the top of the pile they may have read two other promising and similar stories that day they might be in a particularly bad mood they may have forgotten to eat breakfast and be distracted by their hunger any number of factors can influence their decision and apart from writing the best book you can and giving the best pitch you can give they are pretty much entirely out of your control rejection isn't that bad we're often told that rejection is crushing and soul-destroying and heartbreaking it's all pretty dramatic it's all too easy to be influenced by this to get sucked in but really what's the points getting overly upset about rejection is a waste of our precious time so have some more respect for yourself and your work and accept rejection for what it is an opinion and that's all we'd all prefer to get a positive response over a rejection however if we can be a bit more practical about it and face the fact that it's going to happen stead of having what seems to be the widely accepted reaction of immediately turning into a wailing wreck and claiming we'll never write again we could instead accept it be a bit thicker skinned and you may just be able to use it to make you a better writer if you're having a hard time writing or finishing your book check out our free writers toolkit it can help you overcome procrastination get organized stay focused and get your book published just head to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit to download your FREE copy and   if you enjoyed this video don't forget to give it a thumbs up turn on our notifications and subscribe down below and be sure to visit writer's life.org for my writing tips and tricks and i'll see you next time

How to Write Bog Posts People will Read - 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 from Writers Life and today how to write blog posts people will read we all know how invaluable writing a blog can be a blog is a fantastic platform from which you can showcase your work reach out to new audiences and develop your fan base a great blog gives readers insight into what your writing might be like as well as more of a picture as to what you are why as a writer keeping a regular blog keeps your writing so you'll never get rusty and the best blogs can even make money too of course for many writers the idea of writing a blog can seem daunting and you understandably don't want to go to all that time and effort to write one if no one is going to read what you've written so how do you write a blog post that will capture people's attention one that people will be able to find and we'll go on to share with others first research your audience not everyone likes to read the same thing so when you write a blog post you need to think about who you are writing it for research your audience then craft something you know they'll have interesting knowing your audience will help when it comes to promoting your blog - and next answer questions entertain provide value and solve problems good blogs are good because they are helpful they teach people something they answer questions they've been dying to know the answers to they make them laugh or tell a story which captures their attention and imagination when you write your blog put yourself in the position of the reader what do they want to know what would make them sit up and pay attention and next say something different or if you can't at least say better there is so much content out there so if you're going to write a blog you need to make your stand out from the crowd spend time thinking about topics you'd like to cover and how you could take an unusual slant on them all right from a different point of view if you can't find a unique topic to write about at least make your post the best post on that topic then there is a next make it readable if you want your blog post to be read by lots of people don't show off by making it too smart avoid super complicated subjects where lots of prior knowledge is needed to understand what you're talking about that's not to say you should make it fun and exciting just don't exclude or four-straight your readers by trying too hard simplicity is key and next promotion once you've written and publish your blog post don't just let it sit there you need to tell people you've written it share it on social media and consider boosting it via your other social media channels too yes the blogging is a great way to make a name for yourself and will expose you to ready-made audiences so find some well established blogs that fit your style and cover the same sorts of things and get in touch to see if you can blog for them as a guest blogger next make it easy to share don't forget to encourage your readers to share your posts and make it easy for them to do so if they've enjoyed it they'll be happy to promote it for you these tips will help you to craft engaging exciting and blog posts that will be seen read and shared so next time you are writing a blog post follow these tips to get the most out of it and make your hard work worthwhile and don't forget if it's struggling to write or finish your book our free writers toolkit can help with it you'll find out how to overcome procrastination yet organize 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 my name is Peter and I'll see you next time

How to Kickstart Your Freelance 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hello its Peter here again from Writer's life and today how to kickstart your freelance writing career a freelance writing career can be a lucrative way for writers to make money while still having the flexibility to follow their passions and embark on other writing projects too it might be that a freelance writing career appeals so you can find time to work on that novel or simply because you love to write and know you'd enjoy being your own boss and setting your own schedule whatever the reason to start off on the right track you need to be willing to put the work in you have to accept that everyone has got to start somewhere and you can't expect to land big contracts or get well paid right away here then are some things you can do to kick-start your freelance writing career first of all write blog posts for free in the beginning you may well have to do some writing for free while this may seem frustrating it is worthwhile having a robust writing portfolio and links to actual published work will help other potential employers and take you seriously now be able to check out your writing style and trust that you can do a good job next decide on your speciality do you want to be a jack-of-all-trades or focus on just one niche or speciality the former is good for those who enjoy all forms of writing and of course the job opportunities will be wider the latter means you can develop your expertise in just one area and become the go-to writer for that sort of thing some areas you might want to consider are writing web site copy newsletters social media resumes letters ghostwriting sales copy podcast transcriptions features and editing make sure you can set up a great website and portfolio so you have somewhere to direct potential employers to always ask those who have worked for if you can mention them on your site or if their be happy to leave a review the more positive feedback and the more significant your portfolio the more professional you'll look next know where to look for work when first starting out take a look at websites such as upwork freelancer and Fiverr they are great websites with loads of different job postings for all kinds of writing jobs it's also worth contacting bloggers magazines and newspapers to see if you can do any work for them if you know your niche get in touch with relevant companies and explain the services you could offer them it's all about pushing yourself rather than waiting for the offers to come to you if you're serious about kick-starting your freelance writing career there's lots you can do the sooner you start the more quickly you'll expand your writing portfolio get great reviews and begin to build a reputation for yourself and before you know it you'll have a rewarding flexible career that hopefully does more than pays the bills too and don't forget if you're struggling to write or finish your book our free writers toolkit and help 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 to it now while it's still available simply go to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit that's http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit that's   it for now be sure to like this video give us a thumbs up and subscribe to our channel for more and I'll see you next time

How to Set a Scene Like a Pro - 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 Writer's life and today how to set a scene like a pro when it comes to writing a book setting the scene so it draws the reader in and creates a platform for the action that's about to unfold is so essential all great writers need to learn how to paint a picture how to create a setting that appeals to the senses and allows readers to become immersed in it as if they were there themselves becoming a master at scene setting takes time and practice you are setting the scene from a particular character's point of view and the reader therefore sees it as they would so considering that character's personality use of language and the way their mind works will influence which details are shared with the reader what they notice and how that makes them feel seem setting is a great way to prepare the reader for what's to come for example the description may be one big metaphor for how a character is feeling or what action they decide to take next authors do this often using devices such as pathetic fallacy that is projecting human feelings onto inanimate objects to determine the mood to indirectly demonstrate how a character is feeling or letting the reader know what's in store for them next the basics of scene setting requires a writer to think about the senses a well set C will appeal to all five senses thus really giving the reader an idea of what it is like to be there every time you write a new scene it's therefore a good idea to think about the five senses and try to include a disc that appeals to all of them it's all too easy just to describe what a character sees and forget to mention what he or she hears smells feels or tastes creating a great scene is one of the ways that you can demonstrate your own stamp as a writer and really let your unique writing voice comes through some writers are known for their use of poetic language for example others may be celebrated for that smart descriptive words or the way they are very economical and sparse in their descriptions yet managed to pick exactly the right adjectives to precisely conjure up powerful images in the readers mind a scene should not only appeal to the senses but also provoke an emotional reaction in the reader writing powerful descriptions can ignite an emotional charge in your reader if you are trying to get them to feel a particular way or have a sense of what the character is feeling then using the scene to reflect this can make your writing even more powerful and effective at the end of the day becoming a master at scene setting will significant Hance your book and immediately make the reader want to know more about what's going on so make sure that next time you sit down to write you pay attention and take the time to set a brilliant scene and let your story unfold from there 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 http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit  that's it for now be sure to give us the thumbs and subscribe to our channel for more I'll see you next time  

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