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In this episode I share a throwback montage of 4 Spun Today Questionnaire's that have been submitted in the past.  Why not have a single episode that centralizes all the tips, motivation tools and tricks adopted by fellow Writers and Creatives?  If you'd like to partake in filling out your own, check it out at: http://www.spuntoday.com/questionnaire/.  Thanks again to Amy Marcello, a person that chose to remain anonymous, Joshua Robertson & Elaine Almonte.  The Spun Today Podcast is a Podcast that is anchored in Writing, but unlimited in scope.  Give it a whirl.    Twitter: https://twitter.com/spuntoday Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spuntoday/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spuntoday    Website: http://www.spuntoday.com/home Newsletter: http://www.spuntoday.com/subscribe   Links referenced in this episode: Check out Joshua Robertson's books here: https://www.amazon.com/Joshua-Robertson/e/B00RHAMPHM/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1470826358&sr=1-1   Get your Podcast Started Today! https://signup.libsyn.com/?promo_code=SPUN (Use Promo code SPUN and get up to 2-months of free service!)   Check out all the Spun Today Merch, and other ways to help support this show! https://www.spuntoday.com/support   Check out my Books: Make Way for You – Tips for getting out of your own way & FRACTAL – A Time Travel Tale http://www.spuntoday.com/books/ (e-Book & Paperback are now available).   Fill out my Spun Today Questionnaire if you're passionate about your craft.  I'll share your insight and motivation on the Podcast: http://www.spuntoday.com/questionnaire/    Shop on Amazon using this link, to support the Podcast: http://www.amazon.com//ref=as_sl_pc_tf_lc?&tag=sputod0c-20&camp=216797&creative=446321&linkCode=ur1&adid=104DDN7SG8A2HXW52TFB&&ref-refURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spuntoday.com%2Fcontact%2F   Shop on iTunes using this link, to support the Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewTop?genreId=38&id=27820&popId=42&uo=10   Shop at the Spun Today store for Mugs, T-Shirts and more: https://viralstyle.com/store/spuntoday/tonyortiz   Outro Background Music: https://www.bensound.com   Spun Today Logo by: https://www.naveendhanalak.com/   Sound effects are credited to: http://www.freesfx.co.uk   Listen on: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Pocket Casts | Google Podcasts | YouTube | Website

In this episode I share my Writing stats from May thru September of 2022.  I share a writing tip that I picked up along the way and I tell you about a Masterclass I've been watching.  I also read and reflect on a free-writing piece, which can be found at: spuntoday.com/freewriting.    The Spun Today Podcast is a Podcast that is anchored in Writing, but unlimited in scope.  Give it a whirl.      Twitter: https://twitter.com/spuntoday  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spuntoday/  Website: http://www.spuntoday.com/home  Newsletter: http://www.spuntoday.com/subscribe      Links referenced in this episode:     The Writing Life by Annie Dillard: https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Life-Annie-Dillard/dp/0060919884/ref=sr_1_1?crid=18C67ID7H5M4Q&keywords=The+Writing+Life&qid=1665604000&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIyLjAzIiwicXNhIjoiMS42NCIsInFzcCI6IjEuNjAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=the+writing+life%2Caps%2C104&sr=8-1   Joyce Carol Oates Teaches the Art of the Short Story: https://www.masterclass.com/classes/joyce-carol-oates-teaches-the-art-of-the-short-story   Like a White Light going through a Prism: http://www.spuntoday.com/freewriting/like-a-white-light-going-through-a-prism   Follow Your Unique Light: http://www.spuntoday.com/freewriting/follow-your-unique-light   Check out my Books: Make Way for You – Tips for getting out of your own way   & FRACTAL – A Time Travel Tale  http://www.spuntoday.com/books/ (e-Book & Paperback are now available).    Fill out my Spun Today Questionnaire if you're passionate about your craft.  I'll share your insight and motivation on the Podcast: http://www.spuntoday.com/questionnaire/      Shop on Amazon using this link, to support the Podcast: http://www.amazon.com//ref=as_sl_pc_tf_lc?&tag=sputod0c-20&camp=216797&creative=446321&linkCode=ur1&adid=104DDN7SG8A2HXW52TFB&&ref-refURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spuntoday.com%2Fcontact%2F    Shop on iTunes using this link, to support the Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewTop?genreId=38&id=27820&popId=42&uo=10    Shop at the Spun Today store for Mugs, T-Shirts and more: https://viralstyle.com/store/spuntoday/tonyortiz    Outro Background Music: https://www.bensound.com    Spun Today Logo by: https://www.naveendhanalak.com/     Sound effects are credited to: http://www.freesfx.co.uk    Listen on: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Pocket Casts | Google Podcasts | YouTube | Website 

We generalize.We are too abstract.We summarize.We fail at transitions. And a lot of those negative tendencies can quite easily be fixed when you think about them a bit more and learn to recognize them. Scenes are a bit like connected shots in a movie. I think everyone from Blake Snyder to Robert Olen Butler has said this, but they're right. The scene is the basic element of your story. You want to stay in one point of view. Think of it like the camera lens zooming in. In film, the shot is similar, right? You stay in one uninterrupted image for a shot. Right? Then you hook those shots together. A lot of filmmakers, like novelists, use transitions. They move us from one place to the other. Butler defines a scene as “unified actions occurring in a single time or place.” Shots becomes scenes become sequences. There is a beginning, middle, and end to all of these. And then you can have long-shots, close-ups, super close-ups, etc. What we want to do as writers is to use those tools as well (even in first person). We want the extreme close-up of deep POV, but then also to pull back sometimes and see the world and big-picture setting, and then to see that middle distance scene where the character is interacting. When I write YA and adult genre, my first drafts are almost all deep POV and I have to go back in and add those wider shots, sensory details, setting. When I write middle grade, my first drafts are almost all middle shots and long shots, and I have to go back and do those extreme close-ups and close ups and that's okay. What you want to do as a writer is to know where you tend to lean. Are you a big-picture, abstract, distancer? Are you she-who-is-only-into-close-ups? He who does no transitions and only black-out cuts? And you want to layer in those elements that you don't have for effect. When you don't do this, you risk one of two things. If you're a big picture writer with that long-distance point of view, you risk never showing intimacy or immediacy. If you're an extreme close-up writer, you risk never showing the reader that bigger world or big picture and sometimes your story can lack setting so it's all just talking heads and interior monologue. And don't be afraid to mix up those transitions, those movements between scenes. Sometimes they can be big cuts and scene breaks and chapter breaks, but sometimes they can be softer and gentler transitional words like - Then there are the phrases that show us a change in location: And so on. Sometimes though, us writers tell our readers TOO much and it ends up sounding like script or stage directions. Those are things that slow the narrative down and just read a bit awkward or stilted. It would be a sentence like: Or: Instead you just want the transition to get us there into the juicy part of the scene: It doesn't really add to the story.It doesn't really add to the character.It's unnecessary information. Show your character's inner state/characterization/choicesMove the plot forward.Set the reader in the moment The key here is this: Don't use the same transition every time. Don't even use the same transition technique every time. Mix it up. Good story is about variety. Do long shots. Close-ups. Location transitions, big cuts, fade-outs, scene transitions. Don't be boring in life either. Carrie had the epiphany that she's tried to fit in with other writers for far too long, clinging to the idea that she can't be as weird and dorky as she is. No more, my friends. Her witch cackle is coming out. Angel shots. https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/bartender-explains-what-angel-shot-24605557 Nudist cruise. https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/couples-anniversary-dinner-interrupted-nudist-24612029 Weird image on the CCTV. https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/mum-calls-priest-bless-home-24611677

You're writing a book. Yay! You send it out to people to read. That's so brave! Look at you, you rockstar. It feels awesome, right? And then you hear from those readers: I don't like your character. I don't—I don't know—connect with them? When this happens, you are not allowed to: Yell at those readers.Threaten those readers.Give up on that story. Well, you could but you might go to jail and all your work on that novel will be for nothing. So, it's totally okay to: Whine/cry for a second.Be a little depressed about it.Not give up on that story. And what you want to do is figure out how to make readers like and connect with your main character super quickly. So here goes. Five quick ways. Gossip – Your readers want to know what makes your character tick, what makes them vulnerable. They want the deets, the gossip, right? They want to know something about your character that nobody else knows.Goodness – Even if your character sucks a bit, you want to show the reader that they are someone that the reader wants to spend time with. Show that human worth, the fundamental goodness that's somewhere in there. Make them actively do something good even if they are the devil.Going all Angsty – The reason stories work is that the characters want something but they are conflicted about things inside. There's got to be a bit of inner struggle. There has to be an outer struggle too. That struggle creates tension. Will they be okay? Will they get what they are searching for? What is holding them back?Going into the Reasons – You don't want to flood your stories with flashbacks. You don't want to be Captain Info-dump, but you do want the reader to know that there is something that has made your character the angsty mess that they are and that something haunting stems from the past. The time before the story.Goal!!! – I've already hinted at this, but your poor little character needs a goal, something they are striving for. The push towards that goal creates the tension. Writer Chuck Wendig has said, “You are the dealer; the character is the drug. The audience will do anything to spend time with a great character. We're junkies for it. We'll gnaw our own arms off to read just one more page with a killer character. It's why sequels and series are so popular—we want to see where the character's going. If you give us a great character, it becomes our only desire to lick him like he's a hallucinogenic toad and take a crazy trip-ass ride where he has to go.” Writing Tip of the Pod Make your characters irresistible any way possible. Memorable characters are addictive. Dog Tip for Life Vulnerability is okay. It connects us. If nobody was vulnerable then nobody could be brave. Links We Talk About In Random Thoughts https://www.npr.org/2021/07/15/1016300636/new-jersey-man-mistakenly-cleans-the-wrong-house https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/man-finds-160-bowling-balls-under-michigan-home https://www.facebook.com/groups/242562694098557/ SHOUT OUT! The music we've clipped and shortened in this podcast is awesome and is made available through the Creative Commons License. Here's a link to that and the artist's website. Who is this artist and what is this song? It's “Summer Spliff” by Broke For Free. And we have a new podcast, LOVING THE STRANGE, which we stream live on Carrie's Facebook and Twitter and LinkedIn on Fridays. Her Facebook and Twitter handles are all carriejonesbooks or carriejonesbook. Here's the link. This week's podcast is all about strange things people do for luck.

So, here on the podcast we try to be helpful sometimes. I know! I know! It’s hard to believe, but we thought this week, we’d give you a little insight about the writing life and writers. And lay down some truths. WE WRITERS ARE EVERYWHERE LIKE DUST MITES There are a butt ton of posts on what writers need to know. And you know why that is? Because there are a lot of us. Chuck Wendig wrote, “The internet is 55 percent porn and 45 percent writers.” And that means we aren't alone. But it also means that we should freaking support each other. Don't have your whole Twitter feed be “buy my book, buy my book, sweet mother of all things holy buy my book.” Writing is communication that's actually two-way. We write. Others read. Sometimes they write back. It's good to remember that writing isn't a solo gig. NO TWO WRITERS MAKE IT THE SAME WAY Well, they might. But everyone's journey is different. I got a publishing contract one year after entering my MFA program at Vermont College and 18 months after quitting my newspaper editor job. I was lucky. But I was also working on my skills. I have clients and friends who worked for ten years before breaking into traditional publishing. They are great authors. It just took them a bit longer to get there. But they might stay publishing longer than I do. Or not. Who knows? That’s the thing. We all take different times and routes to get our books out there and get readers. Similarly, in the world of independent publishing, there are people whose books are absolutely awful making $10,000 a month and some whose amazing and brilliant books are making $5 a month if that. The takeaway here? The writing world is weird as hell. PEOPLE CAN BE MEAN TO YOU Writers (much like superstars like Chris Evans or Beyonce) have lovers and haters. Sadly, we don't have quite the support team to boost up our egos after someone has trashed us or our book or rejected it before we're published. You've got to believe in yourself enough to put on your own Band-aids. You don't want to be a hardened butt face and lose the beautiful empathy that makes you a good writer and person, but you do want to be able to survive. IT'S A FREE-RANGE LIFE As a full-time writer, you often don't get a steady paycheck. If you self-publish, your earnings depend on finding readers. In a traditionally published world, you get paid an advance on your royalties and then after, you get checks (usually twice a year) if you earn out that advance. That’s a little harrowing for some of us who grow up thinking that steady paychecks and 401k investment plans are the thing. YOU HONESTLY SHOULD LOVE WHAT YOU DO I see so many writers complaining about writing and I want to hug them up and give them some ramen or maybe an ice cream sundae. Look. If you hate writing, don't write. Your life is too short to shove yourself in front of a computer and pound keys. You want your life to be happy. Do things that make you happy. And it's okay if writing isn't one of those things right now, you know? You can find a different way to connect, to tell stories, and influence the world, okay? WRITING TIP OF THE POD All combined, what we’re saying is this: Support the other dust mites, don’t be a dust mite unless you love it and be okay with being in charge of your life despite the harrowing finances of being a dust mite and that insecurity. Do what you love. DOG TIP FOR LIFE Your journey is your own. You might be a dog who walks a straight line or you might be a dog who meanders around telephone poles and trees. Don’t worry about how the other dogs live. Just be you. SHOUT OUT! The music we've clipped and shortened in this podcast is awesome and is made available through the Creative Commons License. Here's a link to that and the artist's website. Who is this artist and what is this song? It's “Summer Spliff” by Broke For Free. And we have a new podcast, LOVING THE STRANGE, which we stream live on Carrie's Facebook and Twitter and LinkedIn on Fridays. Her Facebook and Twitter handles are all carriejonesbooks or carriejonesbook. Here's the link. This week's podcast is all about strange things people do for luck. Resources From This Episode https://news.sky.com/story/fathers-day-thousands-of-funny-fathers-submitted-their-best-dad-joke-this-was-the-winner-12336765 https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2021/07/08/serval-captured-Atlanta-Georgia-Kristine-Frank/5981625770896/

Sometimes you'll read a book and you'll think—um, did a vampire write this? That's not because it's sexy and sparkling like the Twilight vampires or sexy and bloody with a rocking 1980s soundtrack like the Lost Boys vampires or sexy and in New Orleans like the Anne Rice vampires, but because the language in the story is so flowerly, so overwrought, so full of clauses that you think, “Only someone over two-hundred years old could have written this.” Yes, you could argue that M.T. Anderson successfully did this with Octavian Nothing, which won a butt-ton of rewards, but you are not Tobin Anderson. And that's part of the point. A lot of us authors look to the classics, to the past and think, “Yo, Charles Dickens, man. Peeps are still talking about him. I should copy his style.” No. Also, don't try to sound hip when you aren't hip like we just did up there. If you're writing historical fiction and like Tobin or Paul Kingsnorth or Dorothy Dunnett, and you think you have a really good handle on the syntax and speech patterns of the time, go for it. But if you're writing a contemporary novel about a woman in Maine living with a tall man and two dogs and three cats and one kid and figuring out if writing is worth it? No. Honestly, even most historical fiction is written in modern language and style. Why? Well, that's because the novel is a communication. It's you writing for the reader. It's not just you writing. And you usually want the reader to feel comfortable in that novel, all snuggled in for a cool journey into the character's world aka your book. Write like you're communicating with an audience that's living right now if you want most readers to enjoy it and keep turning the page. Here's an example or what we’re talking about. While, she stood, one foot upon the ancient sleeping device, and then seemed askance at what stance she had partaken, inhaled a breath so great that it moved her bosom in a terrifying rapturous way, pivoting and climactically inhaling without any scant emotion. Rather than: She stood with her foot on the bed. Her face flushed and some sort of scandalous thought crossed her mind. She turned away, sighing so deeply her whole body moved with it. Okay. Neither are awesome. But one's a lot easier to understand, right? That’s because it is in the style that’s today’s speaking/writing style, not the style of undead cats and vampires. Writing Tip of the Pod Remember that writing is communication. Make it understandable for the people who are alive now. Dog Tip for Life Be obvious about your wants. If you want to hang out with the undead, let them know. SHOUT OUT! The music we've clipped and shortened in this podcast is awesome and is made available through the Creative Commons License. Here's a link to that and the artist's website. Who is this artist and what is this song? It's “Summer Spliff” by Broke For Free. And we have a new podcast, LOVING THE STRANGE, which we stream live on Carrie's Facebook and Twitter and LinkedIn on Fridays. Her Facebook and Twitter handles are all carriejonesbooks or carriejonesbook. Here's the link. This week's podcast is all about strange things people do for luck. LINKS FROM RANDOM THOUGHTS

Here in the Land of Writing Advice, we try not to lay down too many edicts because edicts are prickly things, but we’re going to put out four quick bits of writing advice that make you look a little more cool. Let’s get started. Nodding in acknowledgement. If you’re a writer and you write: Carrie nodded in acknowledgement. “Yes,” she said. “I do want to someday ride a manatee.” The reader/editor is going to think, “What the what?” A lot of writers worry that the reader isn’t going to get it. They want to be helpful. But in that example up there, we have three ways the writer is telling us that Carrie is agreeing. Carrie nodded. In acknowledgement. “Yes,” she said. “I do want …” Trust your writing. Trust yourself, okay? And trust your reader. HE THOUGHT TO HIMSELF The same kind of thing is happening here. Shaun thought to himself, “Self, I am a pretty sweet man.” Unless your book is about telepathy or has telepathic characters (hopefully manatees), you’re always going to be thinking to yourself. So just write: Shaun thought, “I am a pretty sweet man.” It’s versus its Okay, whenever you have an apostrophe in the middle of a word it means one of two things: There’s a letter missing and you’re smooshing two words together. It’s showing possession. It’s with the apostrophe means it is. It always means it is. Its without the apostrophe means belonging to it. So: The werewolf ripped its tank top during the change and cried. That one? No apostrophe in its. The werewolf said it’s going down to J Crew to get a new tank. That one? Apostrophe. We’re versus were Continuing on the apostrophe train, we’re and were. We’re has an apostrophe that’s showing you that it really means we are. The apostrophe is standing in for the a in are. Oh, that sounds weird. The were (w-e-r-e) is second person past tense singular, past tense plural, and past subjunctive of the verb “be” So we wouldn’t say: Hey. The werewolves we’re changing in J.Crew because they were raging out over the lack of pink tanks with tassels. We’d say. Hey. The werewolves were changing in J.Crew because they were raging out over the lack of pink tanks with tassels. Similarly, we’d say: We’re werewolves, man, and we demand tanks with tassels. Got it? Not Were werewolves, man, and we demand tanks with tassels. Got it? Writing Tip of the Pod Um. Everything we just said. Dog Tip for Life Live in your current paragraph. Resources -Links we talk about! https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2021/06/28/australia-Nude-Aussie-sunbathers-who-fled-deer-fined-after-rescue-from-woods/1071624916281/ https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2021/06/24/britain-RSPCA-king-cobra-plastic-toy-Workington-England/1231624552603/ BE A PART OF OUR MISSION! Hey! We’re all about inspiring each other to be weird, to be ourselves and to be brave and we’re starting to collect stories about each other’s bravery. Those brave moments can be HUGE or small, but we want you to share them with us so we can share them with the world. You can be anonymous if you aren’t brave enough to use your name. It’s totally chill. Want to be part of the team? Send us a quick (or long) email and we’ll read it here and on our YouTube channel. LET’S HANG OUT! HEY! DO YOU WANT TO SPEND MORE TIME TOGETHER? MAYBE TAKE A COURSE, CHILL ON SOCIAL MEDIA, BUY ART OR A BOOK, OR LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST? JUST CLICK ON THIS LINK AND FIND OUT HOW WE CAN INTERACT MORE. HELP US AND DO AN AWESOME GOOD DEED Thanks to all of you who keep listening to our weirdness on the DOGS ARE SMARTER THAN PEOPLE podcast and our new LOVING THE STRANGE podcast. We're sorry we laugh so much… sort of. Please share it and subscribe if you can. Please rate and like us if you are feeling kind, because it matters somehow. There's a new episode every Tuesday! Thanks so much for being one of the 261,000 downloads if you've given us a listen! One of our newest LOVING THE STRANGE podcasts is about the strange and adorably weird things people say? And one of our newest DOGS ARE SMARTER THAN PEOPLE episode is about fear setting and how being swallowed by a whale is bad ass. And Carrie has a new book out! Yay! You can order now! It’s an adult mystery/thriller that takes place in Bar Harbor, Maine. Read an excerpt here! The people who kill It’s my book! It came out June 1! Boo-yah! Another one comes out July 1. And that one is called  THOSE WHO SURVIVED, which is the first book in the the DUDE GOODFEATHER series.  I hope you'll read it, like it, and buy it! The Dude Goodfeather Series – YA mystery by NYT bestseller Carrie Jones TO TELL US YOUR BRAVE STORY JUST EMAIL BELOW. Submit a form. SHOUT OUT! 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This week on Carrie’s blog, carriejonesbooks.blog, she’s talking all about chapters and so we’re talking about them on the podcast, too, because Carrie’s controlling like that. And what we’re talking about specifically is chapter titles. You can divide your books into chapters and just label them numerically, 1, 2, 3… But you can also give them a title like: Chapter One Surviving the Podcast Here’s the thing. Chapter Titles Help Your Readers How do they help your readers? In a lot of ways. Grab attention. You put these bad boys at the top of the chapter. And the reader thinks, “Ah! Look at that! I am paying attention.” Tell readers who they are focusing on now. If you have a story with multiple point of views, you can put who this chapter is focused on here. Show location or time changes. You can give the reader some help. If you have a time jumping, place jumping novel. You can use this space to say, “Hey, we are in sexy Scotland in 2021.” Or you can say, “Look, we’re in Zambia in August.” Show theme or the future. It’s like a happy little spoiler where the reader goes, “Oh, that’s what this chapter is about.” This can be about theme, too. Show Echoes. A chapter title can be a first sentence. Summing it up: And there you go. A quick bit about chapter titles and what they can do for you. WRITING TIP OF THE POD Chapter titles are good tools. Use them. DOG TIP FOR LIFE Use whatever you can to communicate things to your human. Wag. Growl. Bark. Spin in circles. Hit them with your paw. They are stupid and need a lot of help understanding what you’re putting down. In our Random Thoughts We Talked About Bears in the outhouse Snake in an Inhaler Our latest episode of LOVING THE STRANGE is here. It’s about spontaneous combustion and poop styles. The visuals for our podcasts are all on Carrie’s YouTube channel. You can like and subscribe there, too! loving the strange the podcast about embracing the weird SHOUT OUT! The music we’ve clipped and shortened in this podcast is awesome and is made available through the Creative Commons License. Here’s a link to that and the artist’s website. Who is this artist and what is this song? It’s “Summer Spliff” by Broke For Free. And we have a new podcast, LOVING THE STRANGE, which we stream live on Carrie’s Facebook and Twitter and LinkedIn on Fridays. Her Facebook and Twitter handles are all carriejonesbooks or carriejonesbook. Here’s the link. This week’s podcast is all about spontaneous combustion and poop styles.

In today's full-length episode, you'll learn from Becky Nesbitt, Executive Editor of Random House, what the Executive Editor of a publishing house does, the differences in production between self publishing and traditional publishing, why the traditional publishing cycle takes so long, the impact national media exposure really has on book sales, what you can do to get your author platform noticed, and more.  Download the free worksheet for this episode at www.writing-gym.com/ExecutiveEditor 

On today's minisode, Becky Nesbitt, Executive Editor of Random House, provides crucial insight on how to make a living off your writing. 

Some people, it seems, have a constant inner monologue that never stops.

One thing to take into consideration when writing is that you do not have one brain; you have two. It is important to take into consideration these two halves of yourself.

One thing to take into consideration when writing is that you do not have one brain; you have two. It is important to take into consideration these two halves of yourself.

Why Do People Suck So Much? One of the biggest things you hear in the world of writing is to make your character likeable, which is great and all but gives you two questions:  How. How do you make your characters likable? How do you make your characters likable when in real life people suck … Continue reading "Am I the Butt Face? How to Make (and be) a Likeable Character"

None of us are perfect with the grammar, especially not us native-English speakers. We’ve got all these words that mean totally different things but sound EXACTLY THE SAME!  And today, we here on Dogs are Smarter Than People are going to do things. Prove that dogs are smarter than people because they don’t have to … Continue reading "Aw, Ah, Aah, Awe, or Ah is that Underwear?"

The sexiest person in publishing is your copyeditor. Seriously. Okay. First things first:  What the hell is a copyeditor?  That’s a hard question because honestly copyeditors can’t even agree on how to spell copyeditor or copyediting.  Grammar nerds use style guides for consistency and those guides could be Chicago (most books), AP (most newspapers), MLA … Continue reading "What the Hell is a Copyeditor? Um, just the sexiest person in publishing."

A quick web search for the words ‘flirting’ and ‘dangerous’ gets a lot of hits. To be fair, so does a quick web search for the words ‘flirting’ and ‘fun.’ But we’re not here to tell you about the perils and delights of flirting. We’re here to talk about writing, life, and dogs. Actually, flirting … Continue reading "Flirt Your Eyelashes Off, Writers"

The city of Jackson, Mississippi is having a weird situation. To be fair, Jackson has had weird situations before. People left Christmas trees in potholes. They decorate road signs in ways road signs aren’t supposed to be decorated. But now what’s happening in Jackson is about something sacred. It’s about the mashed potato. People are … Continue reading "Even Potatoes Can Be Creepy When They’re Randomly Showing Up Everywhere"

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How to Choose a Name for Your Website - 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 a game from writers life and coming up today how to choose a name for your website every author has been taught time and time again that having a great website is essential a site can be a useful platform to promote your work to test your writing to gain new readers and loyal fans and to sell your books from - in short having a website is imperative one of the most important decisions you can make when building your website is what you are going to call it a strong domain name speaks volumes and if you choose battling you're stuck with it forever will have to start from scratch what's wrong so what do you need to consider when choosing a domain name first simplicity and memorability one thing that's very important to consider is how to make your website name one that's easy to remember anything too complicated or convoluted and people will forget it get it confused with something else or just spell it wrong and never be able to find it so choose with care and try to keep it simple and straightforward if he can next choosing your own name many writers choose their names their website name and this is usually a safe option it makes sense it's self promotional and will make it easy for fans of your work to find you of course it's possible your name will already be taken in which case you may have to add a number or a word into it to make it unique choosing your name also gives you freedom to make your website about anything you want you can adapt and change it depending on your in in the future so if you're writing changes direction then you won't have to change your website just because of that next the name that explains what it is you might like to choose a domain name that reveals more about the kind of writing you are for example if you are a copywriter you could pick something like copywriting expert com or if you write gothic novels you could pick something like the gothic writer com this can be helpful regarding your website coming up in search results more readily however being this specific will make it difficult if for example you decided to start writing romance novels in the future next a name that says something about you you could also try to incorporate a bit of personality into your website name use a nickname or a play on words or even a different language if applicable this can be a way of creating your unique name that shows you are smart and witty however these kinds of domain names may be more difficult to remember finding the perfect domain name for your website is well worth taking some time over do some research to see what your competitors have used take time to see what popular sites your target audience might be interesting in and then go from there you can call your website absolutely anything but once you've decided you're stuck with it so make sure it's a good one and don't forget if it's struggling to write or finish your book our free writers toolkit can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination get organized stay focused find time to write and finally get your book published to get access 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 I'm Peter and I'll see you next time bye for now

The Best Practice Exercises 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 writers life and coming up today the best practice exercises to improve your writing when it comes to writing practice makes perfect and while it's all well and good to write as much as you can it's also well worth trying to learn as much as possible about the art of writing - most writers are self-taught and that's brilliant but for those who want to take their writing to the next level to experiment or to learn about different writing techniques and methods they need to sit down read and learn and then try them out for themselves so here are some of the best practice exercises to try and improve your writing a great way to improve your writing is by editing someone else's work it's all too easy to get so caught up in our writing and not see the mistakes or the places where the prose could do with some improvement editing other people's work trains us to be able to spot these errors more easily when we return to our own pieces we'll be better able to weed out problems and inaccuracies rewrite or extend a short story find a short story that you love this could be anything from a classic fairy tale to one written by one of the greats think about how you could rewrite it from a different characters perspective or in a different setting or certainly you could write about what happens next extend the story while trying to emulate the style and tone of the original writer this will help you to think about different points of view as well as learn about for writers voices and see whether or not you can emulate another writers style or if your unique writing voice is too strong next creates new connections we all need to give our creative selves a boost from time to time creating new connections can do just that and inspire us with new ideas for our work going forward to do this write for headers on pieces of paper people places things and themes they write five things underneath each header for example Grandma Scotland photographs love tear up the paper and put all these in a hat and then pull out different mixes to create new connections and see what inspires you to expand next work out what works well this exercise takes time it can help a writer genuinely understand what works in a story take the top three best-selling books in your genre and read them as you do make a timeline of the action then examine the characters and how they develop and grow then study the language they also uses my descriptions and imagery and how they manage to build the world of people within them make as many notes as you can and then compare the three pulling out any similarities doing this will help you get to the core of what makes a story successful and you'll be able to apply your newfound knowledge to your own work a next mind-mapping and free writing sometimes the oldest techniques are the best free-writing where you allow yourself to write whatever is in your mind with complete freedom can help you loosen your creative cogs and give you new ideas mind mapping where you start with a central concepts or character and then add different layers of detail branching off from this can help you organize your thoughts and come up with new avenues that you may not have thought of otherwise so they have it the next time you feel as though your writing could do with a bit of a boost or you're curious to learn something new give these writing exercises ago and see if they can help to make your writing better easier and more interesting - and don't forget if it's drawing to write or finish your book our free rights as tool kit 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 if you liked this video and subscribe to our channel for more I'm Peter have fun and I'll see you next time bye for now

What Drives Your Writing - WritersLife.org   Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit  Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/     Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg    Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/    Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus     Website: http://www.WritersLife.org   Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop    Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast    Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/    Advertise your book and.or writing  https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs   Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel:  https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to  http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hi there its Peter here a game from writers life and coming up today what drives your writing while we writers love what we do no one said it was easy more often than not writing can feel like a bit of an uphill struggle so why do we do it what drives us to keep going even in the face of self-doubt rejection loneliness and vulnerability what keeps us motivated even when we feel like every criticism is personal what makes us right even when our minds do everything to distract us and we realize we haven't taken a day off in years every so often it's good to take a step back and remember what it is that makes us right what keeps us passionate about our writing it stops us from packing it all in even when the going gets tough while everyone has their reasons here are some of the common drivers that keep us writing sharing our wisdom knowledge and stories with the world writers have a desire to tell people things they want them to understand the information to believe in the stories to feel the benefits of the things they know the places they've been the people they've met and the things they've seen and done writers want to share their experience of the world to relate to our readers there's nothing more satisfying in the world than the knowledge or even a hope that our writing has touched our readers in some way whether it motivates them to make the change inspires them to keep soldiering on heals their broken hearts helps them move on let go shed a tear smile or laugh out loud the fact that it can relate to people on that raw and human level is a great motivator to find meaning in our own lives writing is incredibly cathartic there's no denying that by writing our stories we can know ourselves better unlock things we've kept hidden but make the things that have confused us or to work through things that we felt too scared to face exploring emotions relationships and other worlds can be exceedingly helpful and healing and enrich the writers life just as much as those of the people who read their stories to learn and improve there's always more to learn and ways to improve our writing to better ourselves to experiment and find different paths to explore writing is excellent for that as it gives the writer limitless opportunities to express their creativity and showing once creative self is incurably satisfying indeed writing is a gift that gives in so many ways while it demands a great deal and can be exhausting frightening and disappointing it's these things that makes it so worthwhile my writers have the drive the passion and the desire to keep writing despite all that what drives you to write why not share with us by commenting below and don't forget if you're struggling to write or finish your book our free writers toolkit can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination get organized stay focused find times are right and finally get your book published to get access to it now while it's still available simply go to writer's life to all forward slash toolkit that's right is life to all forward slash - again that's it for now be sure to give us a thumbs up and subscribe to our channel for more I'm Peter I'll see you next time bye for now you          

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

How to Write for Children and Young Adults - 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 write for children and young adults the adults audience is without a doubt one of the most lucrative and exciting markets turns up into the rising popularity of teen fiction and books such as the Harry Potter series or Twilight Saga that appeal to a wide readership from younger children to fully grown adults has been astonishing so how do you write for a young adult readership before you begin it's imperative to do your research and really understand your audience here are some great tips on how to do just that first get inside the mind of your reader what are their likes and dislikes what makes them excited frightened sad or happy understanding they often complex emotions of the why a reader is so important and creating characters that they can resonate with is one of the most crucial ways to engage with them in your book adolescence is a tricky time but one we all have to go through think about how you felt as a teenager what was important to you wasn't your friendships your first loves and your family learning hard lessons about trust responsibility and taking ownership of your actions are key to growing up these milestones are tick boxes that every young adult must go through at some point and at the time each and every one of them feels like a momentous event that will change their life forever capturing these ideas of isolation excitement or fear love and joy are what will make a young adult for a book one that they feel is written specifically for them and next romance almost all successful why a fiction has an element or elements of romance in them even though this may not necessarily be the main theme of the book it's important to consider including a romance in your young adult novel this is a time where teenagers start to have their first crushes first boyfriends or girlfriends first loves and perhaps most importantly first unrequited love placing yourself as a part of that and having the characters in your book go through the emotions the love lust and the heartache is a huge appeal to your target audience a next struggle and growth whatever your story there should be elements of a struggle lessons learnt and growth as a result most teenagers won't resonate with a character that has everything and that lives a totally happy easy existence with no troubles no worries no inner turmoil make your characters real unbelievable they need to struggle to make difficult choices to experience hardships and to learn and grow as a result of them the next include humor just because you are writing some adult fiction doesn't mean it can't be funny in fact making sure you include some scenes of light relief will go down well with your readers sure young adult fiction tends to be fast pace intense but there needs to be some well-placed humor to relieve the tension - and make everything seem not that bad after all writing for a young adult audience isn't easy however if you are able to tap into your inner teen and can creatively and realistically portray characters that your readers can identify and emphasize with you may just be onto a winner 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 and get organized stay focused finds out - right and finally getting 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's Peter and I'll see you next time bye for now

How to Become a Professional 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 it's Peter here again from Writer'slife.org and coming up today how to become a professional writer every professional writer has a turning point a moment where they decide they don't want this just to be a hobby anymore it could be that you've been trying to fit your writing around your day job for years and become increasingly frustrated with your lack of progress it could be that you've been steadily building of your freelance copywriting business and now feel in a position to go full-time or perhaps you just had one of those you rica moments when you realize writing is all you've ever wanted and ever will want to do and therefore feel brave enough to pack everything else in and concentrate on only that of course many people who write as a hobby would love to become a professional writer but the reality is most don't take that leap because the idea of doing so is frightening and the consequences such as no longer having enough money to pay your bills are all too severe of course everyone has to make their own decisions in life but if you know deep down that being a professional writer is what you want to be you owe it to yourself to at least try to make that dream a reality but how making the shift isn't easy and whether you're trying to become a professional novel writer or content writer you'll have to take risks and put in some serious work to give yourself the best chance of success treat it like a job if you want to succeed as a professional writer you have to be just that professional make sure you get off everyday ready to work a full working day be focused be productive be ambitious just because you are now your own boss it doesn't give you the excuse to slack off treat it like a business you're not only a professional writer you are a business person too this means you have to do several roles unless you can hire people to do them for you make sure you focus on getting your writing done but also making contacts learning how to market researching where you can get your work published editing managing your finances and so on treating it like a business minute being able to set goals to schedule working time and to make plans the more businesslike you are the more likely you'll be able to juggle all the tasks do you need to make it work and next get feedback being a professional writer means putting your writing out there so make sure you get feedback early on feedback could be so helpful if it's given by someone who knows what they're talking about and wants to help you but isn't afraid to give their honest opinion and next train yourself up in any other good role you'll always be learning and evolving so make sure you invest time and money if you can into training yourself so that you continue to improve rebooked take classes at ten workshops and find information online to help you to get better and better and better and always stay on top of your start small but think big if the idea of packing in your day job cold turkey is too daunting then you can make the shift to becoming a professional writer by taking small but purposeful steps to get there find ways to fit in your writing outside of your work hours or see if you can reduce your working hours or go part-time to make the transition more manageable becoming a professional writer can become a reality if you're willing to be brave and putting the time and effort required to do so so don't delay start following your dreams today and don't forget if you're struggling to write or finish your book our free writers toolkit can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination get organized stay focused find time to write them 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 and don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more my name's Peter and I'll see you next time bye for now

How to Keep Your Writing Simple - 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 writers life and coming up today how to keep your writing simple it's so easy to make writing overly complicated and one of the great dangers writers can come up against is trying to make their work expressive and creative without being overwritten while one might think it's harder to make writing complicated than it is to keep things simple because writers want their readers to see to believe and to feel everything about their world and their characters within it it is in fact all too easy to create overly complicated and even confusing prose so how can you avoid this first don't use five words when you can use one it's easy to use too many words when trying to describe our characters and the worlds that they inhabit we so desperately want the reader to imagine it sometimes we ruin it by describing things too much not allowing them the reader to use their own imaginations telling them instead of showing them and giving huge descriptions instead of choosing the best words to explain succinctly and accurately what we need the readers are no and nest don't keep switching points of view changing points of view over and over again is only going to confuse your reader and possibly even yourself as the author stick to one point of view or switch character points of view when you begin a new chapter and next use time carefully going back and forth in time can add layers and depth to your story however if you choose not to keep time Linnea make sure you're smart and clear about it if you keep jumping forwards and backwards each time your reader will soon get confused and quickly lose interest and next what does the reader need to know when you are writing you should always have the reader in mind look at what you have written and be honest with yourself about what the reader needs to know kill your darlings cut unnecessary words paragraphs scenes junctures and even characters if they aren't important to your story make every word count is next your book can't go on forever even the longest books have a finite amount of words so it's imperative to make each one of them account if you find yourself writing for the sake of it or to draw out a scene to boost your work out you are almost certainly making your writing too complicated next use he said and she said many writers fall into the trap of adding unnecessary adverbs after a character has spoken dumb too many times and this distracts the reader from the story in most cases are simple he said or she said will do these tips are ideal for writers looking to simplify and neaten up their writing writing that is direct smart and interesting is so much more likely to capture reader's attention the writing that is convoluted complicated and overly relative so next time you sit down to write keep in mind these tips to keep your writing simple straightforward and ultimately far more effective 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 focused stay organized find time to write and finally get your book published to get access now while it's still available simply go to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit that's it for now be sure to   like this video give it a thumbs up please and don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more I'm Peter and I'll see you next time bye for now

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

How to Write a Novella - WritersLife.org   Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit  Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/     Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg    Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/    Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus     Website: http://www.WritersLife.org   Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop    Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast    Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/    Advertise your book and.or writing  https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs   Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel:  https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to  http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hello is Peter here again from WritersLife.org and coming up today how to write a   novella a novella can be a great stepping stone in a writer's journey towards completing a novel or it can be a standalone project whatever the reason or motivation for writing a novella that a writer may have what it can do is to teach them about how to build characters introduce themes and convey a story in more depth than short stories do writing a novella might give you an idea for a novel or might end up turning into one itself like much in writing the word count for novellas is not set in stone thirty to sixty thousand words is about right this gives you enough leeway to expand your story if you see fit or to keep it quite concise either way even at the lower end of the word count writing a novella is no small undertaking it's long enough that the reader should become immersed in the world created but short enough that's a person might be able to devour the whole story in one sitting while there are lots of elements of a novella that are also important in a full-length novel there are also some crucial differences and it is essential to understand what these are and pay attention to them as you write your story so if you are hoping to write a novella remember these valuable tips first pay attention to structure the beauty of a novella is that you need to pack so much into a limited number of words there is no room for an excess of anything the plot needs to be watertight the story must unfold without deviation a good structure will provide the base from which to tell the story and needs to be smart and simple there's likely to be fewer characters fewer scene changes and a clear unifying idea that pulls the story together next use characters wisely there should be fewer characters in a novella and those that do appear should be used economically characters need to be impactful and their presence must be felt right away all characters should play an essential role in the story should drive the action and the plot forward and be cleverly executed so your readers feel as though they know them without having to know everything about them you don't have the luxury of pages of backstory or of letting your readers get to know your characters gradually they must feel a connection with them almost immediately have just a single theme and conflict while in a full-length novel there are opportunities to bring in several conflicts and dramas dilemmas themes subplots because of the limited word counts of a novella there should only be one single time frame single place single idea this way you can fully execute your story with as much power and attention to detail as if writing a full novel rather than giving a watered-down version where the story feels weak as if it isn't fully explained remember simplicity is key when it comes to writing a novella it's important not to over complicate things don't make life difficult for yourself by trying to pack too much in instead keep things simple while still creating a story that is complex enough to come to a satisfying conclusion without any surplus or digressions from the main idea so by following these tips you can write a novella that is / perfectly paced heats the read hoped allows them to immerse themselves in your story fully and yet remain simple sweet and satisfied and don't forget if you're surely to write or finish your book our free writers toolkit can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination again 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 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  

The Best Places to Learn About 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 a WritersLife.org today the best places to learn about writing when it comes to writing there's always room to improve even the most seasoned writers will agree that there is still so much to learn getting better at writing is all about being open to learning opportunities never resting on your laurels and continually experimenting and finding new ways to create better more intelligent more exciting pieces of writing each time you start a new project but how can you learn about writing where are the best places to find information and the most effective ways to get better here are some of the places you can try first writing notes joining a writing room is a great way to keep you motivated by being part of a group you have an instant support system you can test your ideas out on a ready-made group who will honestly critique your work you can discuss any problems you're having or hurdles you need to get over and can learn from writers who have more years in the game have had unique experiences from the writing industry or have a style of writing that's different from yours next writing and retreats writing retreats can be expensive but are also a fantastic way to meet like-minded people and to set aside some serious quality writing time where you can focus on your work make tremendous advances and genuinely get to know yourself as a writer writing retreats perfectly constructed to enhance creativity and guide the writer towards a deeper understanding of themselves and their works if it can't afford one why not try setting boredom yourself next writing courses writing courses come in all shapes and sizes from online courses local community courses right the way through to university degrees on subjects investing in a writing course can be a good way of learning more of the technical aspects of writing as well as giving a person the freedom to experiment with different techniques and approach their writing from new different manuals next online forums there are thousands of online writes in communities out there some are networking or support groups others are places where you can learn about writing or even submit your work for critique by fellow writers the Internet is an invaluable resource when it comes to your writing and education and it's pretty much all free and available at the click of a button to next books on writing many writers find nothing quite as satisfying as the feel of a books pages between their fingers there are countless books available out there on how to write what to do to get published what common mistakes to avoid it's easy to find reviews from fellow writers about the ones they found most useful and if you're struggling with a particular aspect of writing you can search for a book which focuses on helping you improve that particular area next by reading and writing and learning from mistakes above all however writers learned about writing by writing themselves reading books learning from that old mistakes if you set aside time to write as often as you were able to look back on your work with a critical eye except where you might have gone wrong and read everything you can get your hands on for inspiration you'll see your writing improve and develop effortlessly over time well some people have more of a natural creative flair than others writing is still a skill and if writers want to improve they must dedicate time to practicing learning and developing their writing techniques how do you make sure you keep learning and improving when it comes to your writing why not share your thoughts with us here and don't forget if you're struggling to write or finish your book all three writers toolkit can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination 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 like this video give us a thumbs up and subscribe to our channel for more my name's Peter I'll see you again next time

What to Ask Yourself if Your Book Isn't Selling - 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 today what to ask yourself if your book isn't selling it's always disheartening when you finally get your self-published book up on Amazon only to find the days weeks and months roll by and you don't seem to be selling any copies for many authors generating big book sales is difficult and most may only see that a few a month or even less leave the shelves it's no surprise therefore that after a while you start to lose faith and wonder where it all went wrong at this point it might be time to ask yourself the following questions and it's important to be completely honest with your answers to if you really want to boost your sales and get to the bottom of why your book might not be selling then you need to make sure you're doing everything in your power you can to help make that happen first have you put your book up at a reasonable price take a look at what other self-published books in your genre are selling for if your book is too expensive then no one is going to buy it similarly don't sell yourself too short if your book is suspiciously cheap people might be led to believe it's not worth reading either have you worked really hard on your book description your book description needs to immediately capture your readers and make them feel as though this is a book they simply must read spend time researching other people's descriptions to see what you can take from them and take your time in order to perfect it get it just right next have you put your book in the right category if your book sits in a category that's actually not right for it people who find it there will be looking for something completely different and therefore they'll be less likely to buy it think about your reader what genre are they likely to go to to search for a book like yours next have you had your books cover professionally designed the importance of having a professional book cover design cannot be stressed enough this is one thing that every writer should be happy to shell out for without one reader simply can't take your book seriously and will assume the content is as amateur as the cover a next have you had your book professionally edited paying for a professional editor is so worth it if it means that your book is grammatically correct and error-free if it means you have to wait to publish your book so be it your reputation is so important have you done everything you can to build positive reviews make sure you are always pushing for new people to read and review your book the more genuine positive reviews you have the more people are likely to buy it have you made your book available as an e-book having your book only available as a paper bag is really selling yourself short in order to make sure you appeal to as wide an audience as possible it's important to have your book available in both formats have you written more than one book the more books you write the more shelf space you take up and therefore the easier it is for readers to find you keep on writing build up a collection and you'll be seen as a more professional and dedicated writer to have you markets that your book in every way possible let's be honest there's probably more we could all do always trying to keep marketing your book and try everything you can think of to improve its visibility if you answer yes to all these questions then you're giving yourself the very best chance possible to be discovered by your target readers and for them to enjoy and spread the word about your book remember simply adding your book to Amazon's website isn't enough it's all about how much time and effort you can dedicate to your book that's what will most likely help see a boost in your sales and make your book a 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 to get access now while it's still available simply visit http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit okay that's it   for now be sure to give us a thumbs up and I'll see you again soon manage Peter bye for now  

Ways You Could be Self-Sabotaging Your Writing Career - WritersLife.org      Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit  Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/     Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg    Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/    Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus     Website: http://www.WritersLife.org   Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop    Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast    Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/    Advertise your book and.or writing  https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs   Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel:  https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to  http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hello there its Peter here again from Writer's Life and today ways you might be self sabotaging your writing career one thing many writers have in common is their ability to self-sabotage writers can often be so unfairly negative about themselves and their work it is as if they are their own worst enemy bar the obvious negative effect this has on once self-esteem this self-sabotage also naturally has an effect on a writer's ability to succeed having put so much time energy and care into your work doesn't it seems something of a shame if you are the one who gets in the way of your own success be open to the possibility of actually being a successful writer is so important it's not just about look or even about talent it's also about having a positive mindset and the determination to keep going even when the chips are down so what are the signs to look out for which may suggest you are sabotaging your writing career here are some of the most common and first you've fallen out of love with writing gone are the days where you felt excited and elated every time you sat down to write lately it feels so much more forced your stories like the passion and flow of earlier times and you keep getting distracted or finding any excuse to leave your work and go and do something else if this sounds like you you need to think about what might be causing you to feel this way if you can understand the cause as to why your writing doesn't fulfill you as it used to you can tackle it head-on make a list of all the things you love about writing and all the obstacles that stop you from doing it or enjoy it as you should focus on what makes you happy and don't worry about the rest and next you've lost confidence in your ability to write if you started to feel negative about your writing ability and everything you write seems terrible this negativity is bound to have an impact on the quality of your writing overall perhaps it's time to reassess how you critique your work are you too hard on yourself or perhaps you need to go back to basics and start again producing a great piece of writing is a slow and laird process but it's essential that you remain confident in your ability to achieve what you want to achieve next you're suffering from the dreaded writer's block if you simply can't find any inspiration and every time you sit down to write your mind goes blank there could be an underlying reason that has locked you in a downward spiral and you need to get yourself out of it before your career starts to suffer it's hard to be creative when you are feeling stressed or anxious so try to find ways to clear your mind and relax so that you have the necessary freedom to write find inspiration by joining a writing group apps taking up a new hobby maybe traveling or just experimenting with your writing to see if it in a new direction reinvigorates you once more and next when you do get some interest you worry too much if an agent or publisher shows interest in your book it's important to accept this as an awesome compliment some writers end up self sabotaging by immediately finding the enormity of finishing their book or making suggested revisions too overwhelming they feel like an impostor becomes suspicious and uncertain and pest to the agent or publisher so much that eventually the deal falls through remember if you do get interest you are in a considerable minority it's okay to be nervous but try to be calm and professional and stay confident in your ability to get the job done next you finish your work and never send it off a classic sign of writer self-sabotage is that dusty old manuscript that sits shrouded in shame at the bottom of a desk drawer or those many drafty emails to agents and publishers that have been sitting ready to go for months if you have finished your work spent a sensible amount of time and focus editing it and crafted a solid submission later it's time to let it go you are probably never going to feel your work is perfect or good enough to submit but if you want to stand a chance there has to be a point where you let it go if yourself sabotaging your writing career it's time to figure out why once you start giving it some thought the reasons should become pretty clear so just listen to yourself your instincts and try to nip it in the bud as soon as possible and don't forget if you're struggling to write or finish your book our free writers toolkit can help with it you'll find out how to overcome procrastination get organized stay focused find time to 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 to okay that's it for now 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Ways to Boost Your Writing Confidence - 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 ways to boost confidence in your writing ability having confidence in your writing ability can not only help improve your writing it could dare we say even boost your chance of getting published however perhaps even more important than this it will also make the whole writing process a lot more enjoyable too so what are the things writers can do to gain confidence in their writing ability first of all practice makes perfect the more you write the better you'll get at it if you write often it will start to come naturally to you we all know how difficult it is to try and start writing again after you've been a bit neglectful of it you feel uncertain about everything and full of doubt your ability to get it done well the first bit is pretty hard the bits where you have to force yourself to get back into the habit of it if you persevere it will become just that a habit writing is a skill and if you keep practicing you will improve get better feedback and more positive reviews and you'll start to believe that you really have got what it takes which is so much better and more productive than continually putting yourself down next misery loves company let's face it sometimes it's just really comforting to know you are not alone when you need a bit of a confidence boost why not remind yourself of all the other writers who got rejected who were told they weren't good enough you can rest assured that some of the most successful and prolific writers of all time suffered from self-doubt and rejection but they kept going anyway and so should you next fake it until you make it it takes time to feel confidence in your writing ability but the powers of positive thinking can help get you there much quicker the key is to keep telling yourself and others that you are a writer that you can be a success and that you believe in your ability even if you secretly don't if you keep doing this you'll eventually convince yourself being self-depreciating and not being able to talk with confidence about your work will end up being a self-fulfilling prophecy if you the author can't stand up and say my story is one worth reading why would anyone else believe that it is next reach for the stars goal setting is important for any writer start with what you want your ultimate dream whatever that may be then work backwards figuring out what you need to do to get there break your workload down it's a realistic and challenging yet achievable goals give yourself deadlines and each time you hit one your confidence will soar next if you fall get right back in that saddle rejection happens to everyone and we all miss goals or procrastinate or don't do our best work and feel bad about it however whatever happens you must persist keep submitting your work keep seeking out new writing opportunities keep finding ways to exercise your creativity the more chances you give yourself to be success or the more likely you are to be so unfortunately there are no quick fixes and if you do suffer from a lack of confidence in your writing ability it may take time to start believing in yourself however remember that beating yourself up and being negative about your writing won't get you anywhere so it's well worth trying to boost your confidence in your writing ability the whole experience will be so much better if you do and don't forget if you're struggling to write or finish your book our free writers toolkit can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination get organized stay focused find time to write and finally get your book published to get access to it now while it's still available simply go to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit  that's right   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'll see you next time

The Skills Every Good Writer Needs - 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 Writer's life and today what skills does a good writer need when it comes to being a successful writer it's about so much more than merely putting pen to paper there are so many skills that a writer needs to employ not only to write well but also to cope with the stresses and pressures of the job working on all your skills will keep you being of the very best you can be so let's take a look at the strengths and skills every writer needs and how we can work on them to become better more productive and proficient at what we do so first of all communication skills being able to openly express your ideas is what being a writer is all about of course it's important to be able to do so on paper however having the ability to speak about your ideas to summarize them succinctly and also listen to feedback from others and ask the right questions is also so useful when it comes to realizing your writing vision next observation and detail writers need to be super observant they need to have their eyes wide open at all times and pay attention to the little details of things being observance is not just about looking around you however it's also noticing the way people behave interact and react and the ability to understand and tune in to their motivations for doing so being a great observer of the world will help you develop your characters and create your own fictional worlds in an authentic and exciting way next problem-solving all writers come up against various problems as and being a good problem solver is so important you need to be able to analyze your ideas as well as be impartial and notice the strengths and weaknesses in your text and come up with workable solutions to help your characters overcome obstacles and improve your writing as a whole and next patience and calm writing is all about playing the long game not only can it take a long time to pull together a great piece of work but waiting to hear back from publishers takes ages to being calm and positive about your writing even in the face of rejection will also keep you on the right track and minimize time spent wallowing at next fearlessness writers need to be brave they need to take risks to step outside their comfort zone and be ok with launching themselves into the unknown playing it safe just doesn't work for writers so make sure you always write with courage and next spelling grammar and punctuation skills yes on a more practical note writers should always work to improve their spelling grammar and punctuation doing so will enable them to craft a better prose from the outset a reduced time spent editing to next research skills an excellent piece of writing usually requires a lot of research being a good researcher takes practice you need to know where to find information the right questions to ask and which bits of what you have learned to include in your story to make it more believable researching is a skill that doesn't come naturally to all writers but the more you do the better you will become when it comes to being a good writer it's all about dedication and practice if you want to be a professional and productive writer it's essential that you understand what skills you need and keep working on them to continually improve 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 and I'll see you next time