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write…write…right! (Tribute to Run by OneRepublic) Original written by: Brent Kutzle, John Nathaniel, Ryan Tedder, & Tyler Spry Lyrics: Write, write, write, Write, write, write, Write, right! And read, read, read Read, read, read, Read, read Back as a small kid Learning to get witty Mom and Dad taught me to write write, write, write, right! Caring about the greats Their books too funny Plugged in And Mom called me Hun, Hun, Hun, Hun, Hun She told me the world out there's tough So make your art bold Listen for the pitter patter of footsteps They're foretold Carve out fairy tales Cause you're in one Girl, you need to write, write, write, write, right! So write, write, right! Write, write, write, Write, write, write, Write, right! And read, read, read Read, read, read, Read, read As I was a young kid Uniformed at the ready With books in all my bag bag, bag, bag, bags Never was a time that God didn't show me To trust in Him for everything Breaking my chains Planting love, seeds sown When I get stuck Masterpieces unfold Leave that writer's block in the dust So I'll write, write, write, write, right! Yeah For creepy, seek out Edgar Allan Poe For life lessons, Jordan Peterson's got more than t-shirts in the mall I'll scribble until I can't hold a pen Charles Dickens style Did you get my message? From Stephenie Meyer to Sinclair Lewis Books will keep you young So read, read, read With Dostoevsky, Raskolnikov must murder investigation stall With Pride & Prejudice, Jane Austen will make you in love fall Adore Alice from Lewis Carroll and Evanovich's Stephanie Plum Watching for George Orwell's 1984 predictions Did you get my message? Norm & Ayoade's comedy classics will keep you young So read, read, read And write, write, write, Write, write, write, write, right! Read, read, read Read, read, read Read, read Glad I'm not wearing Crane's Red Badge of Courage Jesus, through the Bible, still planting seeds, so many Jeffery Deaver and Linwood Barclay's stories keep twisting Plus magical frights with Stephen King Feeling Bradbury's vibes And Alex Himaya's soul Create a new story One that's never been told With Vonnegut, an asterisk means you're done So write, write, write, write, right! Can't get enough of Chris Sims and Benito Cereno! Adore Alicia Erian's Brutal Language of Love Scribble until I can't hold a pen Reading Mary Gaitskill Did you get my message? Read those classics Books will keep you young So write, write, right! A good man is hard to find with Flannery O'Connor For J. D. Salinger, Holden is the Rye's Catcher For Christian authors, seek out Frank Peretti and Ted Dekker Always love C. S. Lewis Fall for Fitzgerald's language Books will keep you young So write, write, right! Read, read, read Read, read, read Read, read & write, write, write, Write, write, write, Write, right! Read, read, read Read, read, read, Read, read Did you get my message? Read those classics Books will keep you young Did you get my message? Read those classics Books will keep you young Did you get my message? Write a classic Books will keep you young So write, write, right! End Tribute by Melissa Smith: - Melzy of Wonderland on Youtube - Mel's Music on Spreaker, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Castbox, Deezer, Podcast Addict, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Podchaser, Facebook & - Melissa_Martinek_Smith on Instagram (AKA: MelsMusic)
Notes:This episode and the notes include affiliate links.At the beginning of this episode Fable mentions a memoir writing class from our friends Shawn Smucker and Maile Silva, of the podcast The Stories Between us. If you're interested in learning more about that course go to fableandtheverbivore.com/memoir. We are big fans of Shawn and Maile and know this course will have a lot to offer anyone who wants to tell their story to the world. As affiliates of this course, signing up through our link will financially benefit the podcast and help us keep sharing our thoughts about writing and reading with the world.The Verbivore mentions that we've referenced some of Masterclasses free articles in preparation for some of our podcast episodes and that they can be a great writing resource. Here are several that we've used for previous and upcoming episodes:How to Write An Action SceneHow to Use the Snowflake Method to Outline Your NovelMystery, Thriller, and Crime Novels: What's the Difference?How to Write an Adventure StoryWhat's the Difference Between Middle-Grade Fiction vs. Young Adult Fiction?Writing 101: 6 Ways to End Your StoryBooks Mentioned:The Rhino Who Swallowed a Storm - By LeVar BurtonMasterclasses Mentioned: Levar Burton Teaches the Power StorytellingN. K. Jemisin Teaches Fantasy and Science Fiction WritingMalcolm Gladwell Teaches WritingNeil Gaiman Teaches the Art of StorytellingDan Brown Teaches Writing ThrillersDavid Mamet Teaches Dramatic WritingJudy Bloom Teaches WritingDavid Baldacci Teaches Mystery and Thriller WritingWalter Mosley Teaches Fiction and StorytellingBilly Collins Teaches Reading and Writing PoetryJames Patterson Teaches WritingR. L. Stine Teaches Writing for Young AudiencesAmy Tan Teaches Fiction Memory and ImaginationKelly Wearstler Teaches Interior DesignMargaret Atwood Teaches Creative WritingSalman Rushdie Teaches Storytelling and WritingMusic from: https://filmmusic.io 'Friendly day' by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
The owners of True Level Studio kick off the show by discussing their favorite tips for finding inspiration, and the methods they've used to turn those ideas into songs. Topics include: -Where to look for inspiration?-How do you know if an idea is worth pursuing?-What causes the dreaded “Writer's Block? And how to overcome it?-What methods help them turn inspiration into songs?Show Hosts:Casey Cavaliere (Producer / Mixer / Guitarist of The Wonder Years)www.CaseyCavaliere.comTom Conran (Audio Engineer / Producer / Acoustician )www.TheTomConran.comAdam Ackerman (Songwriter / Recording Artist / Multi-Instrumentalist)www.AtomSonicConcepts.comFollow us on Instagram:@truelevelstudio@case_rock@thetomconran@theadamackermanWebsites:www.truelevelstudio.comwww.thewonderyearsband.comwww.caseycavaliere.comwww.thetomconran.comwww.atomsonicconcepts.comEmail us at:TrueLevelStudio@gmail.com
In this episode, we interview Kevin Guest, CEO of USANA who gets personal and shares the things that have helped him become both an inspirational and successful business leader. We get a glimpse into how behavioral insights has become an important part of his routine to better communicate with his company's leaders who are driving stellar results. We also get insights into how important positive customer and distributor relationships are for a brand, some personal experiences playing the guitar at the Grand Ole Opry and the unique experience that inspired authoring his new book: All The Right Reasons.
We discuss Kevin's method for understanding Celsius, conceptualizing musical form in terms of tension and release, and manufacturing failure for more realistic MIDI performances. Show Links: https://imslp.org Contact info: composerish@gmail.com http://sleepfacingwest.com http://incompetech.com twitter: @sleepfacingwest twitter: @kmacleod
Gillie was tasked with writing and recording a song that was under 2 minutes in length. She also reveals her songwriting process, and explains what drives her to make music. Songs played: Gillie - Clash and Collide Gillie - Winter Girl Gillie - Ripped Labels For more information on our featured artists, head over to www.songsandwriters.com
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Why You Need to Learn to Write Anywhere Let us know if I should share more content like this. Like, share or leave a comment below if you or someone you know can benefit from it, that way we’ll know if we should share more content of this type. Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/ Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/ Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus Website: http://www.WritersLife.org Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/ Advertise your book and.or writing https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel: https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hello its Peter here again from writers life and today why you need to learn to write anywhere here are some of the favorite excuses of writers when trying to avoid getting to work the house is too messy I'm too tired I don't have enough time I'm too stressed out I don't know where to start my desk is too cluttered the laundry I've got to do the laundry any of them self familiar to you yeah I thought so all writers go through periods of procrastination and we'll find just about any excuse they can to avoid sitting down and getting on with their work the most common excuses find a way to blame not having the perfect writing conditions for without them how could one possibly write write at the end of the day unless you have the luxury of being a full-time writer it might be that you only get a few minutes here and there it might be that you've got to do it in a bit of a rush or that you use your commute or that thirty minutes when the kids have gone to bed before you also need to crush out or early in the morning when no one else has gone up yet it would be wonderful to just sit down in our perfectly setup writing room where we have surrounded ourselves with objects that inspire us a freshly made pot of coffee by our side and the knowledge that there will be no interruptions for the rest of the day but we've got to be realistic in short we've got to learn to write anywhere training yourself to focus and be productive for shorts irregular periods of time can help you make so much more progress with your writing and the sooner you can adapt to working in less than perfect environments regardless of whether they are noisy or follow interruptions the better as with anything practice makes perfect and to learn to write anywhere you have to be willing to make an effort to consistently right in these inconvenient locations at these inconvenient times and even when you really don't feel like it if you keep waiting to be in the perfect mood at the ideal time in the ideal place chances are you won't get very far with your writing at all no one said it was easy we know it's a challenge trying to concentrate while you've got kids screaming in the background or you're hot and squashed on your commute to work no one said it wouldn't be frustrating to be interrupted when you've just got into the writing zone but if you don't try you might find that progress is so slow you become even more demotivated so next time you're finding excuses not to write recognize them as just that excuses treat writing like a job stop waiting for the perfect mood and moment and fit writing into your life however messy or complicated it may be and don't forget if it struggling to write or finish your book our free writers toolkit can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination get organized stay focused find time to write and finally get your book published to get access now while it's still available simply go to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit that's it for now be sure to give us a thumbs up and subscribe to our channel for more I'm Peter and I'll see you next time
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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
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How to Get Reader's To Care About Your Story Let us know if I should share more content like this. Like, share or leave a comment below if you or someone you know can benefit from it, that way we’ll know if we should share more content of this type. Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/ Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/ Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus Website: http://www.WritersLife.org Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/ Advertise your book and.or writing https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel: https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ hi I'm Jodi from writerslife.org today we're going to be talking about how to make your reader to care about your story every writer knows that if your reader doesn't care about your story they won't enjoy your book no matter how your book turns out what obstacles your characters face or what lessons they learn without engaging your readers without keeping them emotionally invested there's no way your readers will carry on reading but how do you make readers care about your story well it's easier said than done well you might think you have a great idea for a book there are many elements necessary in order to create a fantastic story and each one must be executed in a way where they all work together doing so will make sure your book delivers an impact and this will have your readers invested in the plot the characters and the story as a whole so what most authors do to ensure their readers care here are some things to think about your characters the most important and obvious part of your book is the characters you create within it each character you introduce the reader to must have a purpose but more than this the characters must be interesting and engaging so the readers become curious about them and as the story goes on your readers must care about what happens to the characters you create they don't have to love them all they don't have to wish for them all to have a happy ending but they must care and be interested in the character so they keep on reading to find out what happens to them in the end it's your world bring your characters and your plots alight you must create a fascinating detailed and believable world for your characters to live in the world is your background but without your readers feeling truly immersed in it they'll find it distracting and difficult to focus on anything else making it hard for them to care about your story as a whole your story if your readers don't care about what is happening in your book they won't want to keep reading your characters can be the most intriguing engaging exciting characters of all time but if you don't make anything happen to them then your book will fall flat make sure your story is full of highs and lows unusual twists and turns moments of joy and elation sadness and fear your readers will want to come along for the ride and be part of the adventure so make sure there is one to be had you are ending there is nothing more tragic than getting to the end of a good story and having the ending let you down make sure your readers care up until the very last word on the very last page so they are left still reeling still overcome and still totally in love with your book if you're interested in learning more about this subject we have the perfect on-demand class how to write a novel your readers will love and the link to that course will be in the description down below if you enjoyed this video don't forget to give it a thumbs up hit the subscribe button down below and the notification bells you know every time we upload a new video and if you're subscribed you'll be entered to win one of our products and our weekly giveaway
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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
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We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel: https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ hello there and welcome along to a writer's life with more tips and advice my name's Peter and coming up this time key seems to include in your novel writing a novel in essence is about creating lots of different scenes that link together to tell a story if you break any good story down you'll start to notice that there are patterns almost all of them include the same key scenes albeit told in very different ways to structure their story and to allow the plot to unfold naturally but with moments of tension and excitement to plotting your novel is all about trying to figure out how to tell your story and what should happen when understanding the key sees to include can make this easier start by listing as many scenes you can come up with and write them each on different cards then you can shuffle them about to try and find order and from there create your outline there are some more obvious scenes that most writers will know about starting your novel with an enticing incident for example is widely known as a good way to kickstart your story making sure that your protagonist goes on a journey is pursuing your goal and has obstacles to overcome are also key to your story success however there are many more important scenes that you need to consider to help create the frame for your story structure let's take a look at them first the set up at the very beginning of your story you need to introduce readers to your main character or characters you should also reveal the setting the world which they inhabit and allow them to get a sense of the time and place before you hit them with the enticing incident next the initial turning-point this is where something happens that changes the character and starts them out on their journey whatever happens has to be enough to change the character's ideas desires or motivations and see them start to move in a new direction and next the opposition you need to begin to introduce the characters or obstacles that your character must face to reach their goal this is also an excellent time to raise the stakes and ensure that the reader knows what the protagonist has got to lose should they fail next the change something new needs to happen that helps the protagonist get back on track and focus again on their goal this can be a compelling twist such as an enemy becoming a friend or vice versa or the discovery of new information that changes the course of the story or creates a huge obstacle the protagonists must figure out how to deal with this next no turning back there should be a seed around halfway through the novel where something happens and now there is no way life can ever be the same for the protagonist nor can they decide to go back to normal this scene should propel the story forward and catalyze a series of fast paced events that you need for your conclusion next another twist towards the end of your novel you can include a second twist when it looks like the end goal might be inside something unexpected can happen that is of great importance to your characters and next the major setback when things finally seem to be going well and it looks as though everything is going to be ok include major setback which causes catastrophe and spells despair for your main characters and next the climax the climax is a high-energy scene where either the end goal is achieved or it isn't this should be a huge event where the protagonist comes face to face with whatever obstacle is greatest and next the wrap-up the aftermath of your climax should tie all your ends together and draw the story to a satisfying ending make this short and sweet and don't leave your readers hanging on these key scenes that make up a novel will help writers to understand the protagonists journey and give the story structure use them to create your story outline and then get writing and don't forget if you're struggling to write or finish your book our free writers toolkit can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination stay focused get organized find time to write and finally get your book published to get access to it now while it's still available simply go to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit that's it for now be sure to give us a thumbs up if you liked this video and as always subscribe to our channel for more I'm Peter I'll be back with more tips and advice for writers here on writers life soon bye for now
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Let us know if I should share more content like this. Like, share or leave a comment below if you or someone you know can benefit from it, that way we’ll know if we should share more content of this type. Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/ Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/ Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus Website: http://www.WritersLife.org Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/ Advertise your book and.or writing https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel: https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hi there is Peter here again from a writer's life with more tips and advice for writers and coming up this time how to create great blog post ideas whatever kind of writer you are freelance fiction or something else it's a good idea to keep an author blog to reach new readers and build up your fan base however coming up with the ideas for blogs over and over again can be difficult and take more efforts and energy than you want it to so how can you keep those creative ideas coming to make sure you entice new readers to your website time and time again here are some tips to help you first ask readers what they'd like help with content that solves problems is always well received so why not reach out to a relevant audience and ask them what kinds of things they need help with there are so many areas of writing where people struggle so maybe sharing your experience and tips could be a great way to entice new readers next put yourself in their shoes if you were a person interested in books think about what kinds of things you would like to know what would make you stop and want to read a blog would it be funny helpful insightful perhaps all of these things also think about the kind of book you are ultimately trying to get them interested in are you writing a fantasy fantasy a horror a romance you could use the genre of your book to come up with exciting and unique post ideas as well next do your research one of the best ways to come up with ideas for your blog posts is to cheat a little look at other authors particularly those that you admire or who write the same kind of books as you what are they writing about which of their posts guess a lot of engagement use their work to inform your blog but don't just rehash the same old material make sure you can put your unique twist on things to a next follow trends another way to make your blog posts incredibly relevant is to research what sorts of hot topics are out there and find a way to incorporate these into your work you could look at politics and world news stories more local to your area what's popular in niches relating to your book such as music dance art and so on and then write blog posts around these topics to draw your audience in and next interviews and reviews one way to make your blog more popular and keep it looking professional it's to interview other writers obviously the more well-known the better you could also try to get interviews with the influences relating to the genre of your book say one of your characters loves fashion why not interview a famous fashion blogger and intertwine themes from your book in your question this is a smart way to gain a more extensive reach while remaining on topic be creative unique and fun in your blog posts and try to make your content as fresh and readable as possible if you keep experimenting and seeing what works for you you'll soon find these ideas flowing and your blog becoming more popular day by day and don't forget if you're struggling to write or finish your book our free writers toolkit can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination stay focused find time to write and finally get your book published to get access to it now while it's still available simply go to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit that's it for now be sure as always to give us a thumbs up if you like this video and don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more writing tips and advice here on writers life my name's Peter and I'll be back with more tips and advice here on writers life soon bye for now
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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
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We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel: https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hello and welcome to writer's life where we bring you tips and advice for writers I'm Peter and coming up today avoid these freelance writing jobs when starting as a freelance writer it can be easy and tempting to take on jobs that you shouldn't of course we can't dictate to you what to take on but there is a genuine problem with writers taking on poorly defined unfairly demanding jobs to build up their portfolio which means that the business offering these jobs will continue to think it's okay to treat writers this way it's not just the morning there are also people out there who refuse to give you the right information to get the job done and then complain you did it wrong and those who take far too long to pay you or who try to avoid paying you at all as a freelance writer it's easy to make mistakes and so to make your life's less stressful here are some kind of freelance writing jobs then every writer should avoid first ones that asks you not to play your eyes there are so many jobs out there that patronize writers ones that specifically say no article spinning or will know if you play your eyes are already revealing themselves to have no respect for writers okay we understand that maybe they have had bad experiences in the past but by communicating with their writer asking them about their experience of making sure they are a good fit for the piece of work it will become obvious whether they are a serious credible writer or one who will try to get away with using someone else's work stating this in the job ad suggests inheritant distrust of writers from the outset and spells shovel the head next ones that pay less than the minimum wage when you first start as a freelance writer you might have to wait a while to get the highest paid jobs however that doesn't mean you should work for free or get paid next to nothing for your copy don't let businesses take advantage of writers and refuse to accept jobs that don't pay at least the minimum wage next once it's are too vague and the communication is bad another read fly is a vague Job Description or one that sounds too good to be true or when the poster doesn't communicate well or answer your questions in these instances the job posting might be spam or it just may indicate that the employer isn't willing to give you enough information for you to do the job well and next one's where the employer is rude and demanding no matter how inexperienced you are employers should treat you with respect they are hiring you to do a service and if they are rude or overly demanding from the outset they will probably continue to be this way throughout the project and you've got to ask yourself whether it's worth it next one's that compromised your morals integrity or passions content is needed for all sorts of things so find out what you are most interested in and passionate about and try to find jobs that's aligned with that avoid writing content that you don't agree with that compromises your beliefs in some way all that bores you where's funning that by avoiding the types of job mentioned in this video you can start your freelance writing career with your head I can make sure you are doing honest exciting work that makes you proud and don't forget if it's struggling to write or finish your book our free writers toolkit can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination stay focused get organized find time to write and finally get your book published to get access to it now while it's still available simply go to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit that's it for now please give us the thumbs up if you like this video and don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more I'm Peter this has been writers life and I'll be back soon with some more writing tips and advice for writers here on writers life bye for now
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We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel: https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hello its Peter here again from writers life with more tips and advice for writers and coming up today foolproof writing methods that help you sell books writing a book is challenging enough however no matter how much blood sweat and tears he has taken to finish your novel selling it is another enormous challenge altogether there are of course numerous ways you can market your book to help it sell but the one thing that makes more difference than anything else is writing it well having a mega marketing can only get you so far if your book isn't structured correctly you can't expect people to buy it successful novels whether they are revered at literary fiction or cheesy but fun romance novels will all have similar elements in the way their stories unfold in fact when you read widely enough you start to see patterns emerge and no matter the genre there are similarities the popular books all share so what are these methods that must be included if you want your book to sell first the set up the set up is the first part of your story this is where you entice your readers in and make promises to them of what to expect if they continue to read your novel a set up could give readers clues as to what kind of story it is and what might happen you can't start your story for example as a comedy and then decide to turn it into a serious drama at the end you should invite readers into the world you have created introduce them to your main characters and give them insight into their challenges passions desires and so on without correctly setting up the story readers can end up feeling letdown might give up on your book or worse still leave less than glowing review annexed a dramatic occurrence early on in any good book something needs to happen something big wait too long to include this or let it unravel too gently and your readers may feel as though your story isn't going anywhere an incident needs to happen one that somehow changes the course of the protagonists life and starts them on a new journey one that your readers will follow with intrigue the incident needs to be big enough that the hero is forever changed makes it impossible for them to return to the life they want new and next the obstacles every good writer knows that a protagonist must set out to do something whatever that may be must be obvious what they want and what they need to do to get it however this journey must not be easy when the main character or characters in your story must overcome several challenges and make sacrifices to achieve their goal in a good story it's important to note that there is not just one challenge or one obstacle but many a protagonist must fall and gets up several times before the story is over the harder they fall the more your reader will be urging them to get up or willing them to reach their goals this is how a reader is kept on the edge of their seat and turning those pages next the climax a book that sells should take the reader on an exhilarating ride there shall be ups and downs moments of tension and action and drama and resolution as you near the end of the novel these all need to come together in one great big finale the climax climax needs to be the most significant and most dramatic moment in your novel where everything your hero has been fighting for is at stake a good climax will have your reader desperate to see your hero see and then in the final pages of your book you can bring it back down tie up loose ends and end your story in a truly satisfying way nothing is more critical when it comes to selling books than good writing use these foolproof methods to help you write a story that's sure to leave readers leaving you a rave reviews and clamoring for more and don't forget if you're struggling to write or finish your book our free writers toolkit can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination stay focused get organized find time to write and finally get your book published to get access to it now while it's still available simply go to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit that's it for now as always be sure to give us a thumbs up if you liked this video and don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more I'm Peter this is writers life and I'll be back soon with some more tips and advice for writers here on writers life bye for now
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How to Always Write Your Best Work - WritersLife.org Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/ Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/ Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus Website: http://www.WritersLife.org Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/ Advertise your book and.or writing https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel: https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hello there this is Peter here again from writers life and coming up this time how to always write your best work sometimes writers can get so caught up with the idea of being perfect that they sabotage their chances of success the problem with putting that much pressure on ourselves is that we are never going to live up to our expectations our writing can't be flawless it can't be perfect and as soon as we get rid of that idea then we can always write our very best work remember there is no such thing as a bad idea when you have an idea for your story it can be so easy to get excited to rush home to start writing only to realize as you begin to unpick it that it's a terrible idea that will never ever work well perhaps you are wrong at least sort of wrong there is no such thing as a bad idea ideas are like rivers they are fluid they change them flow and can turn into something completely different your idea may not work as it is wholly suck to the light turn it around in your mind at something take something away inspecting from every angle chances are if it's got your heart racing initially there is something that there is worth hanging on to bad writing is just a work in progress you are always writing your best because that's the best you can do at the time if you look back at it all and roll your eyes and groan then take a moment and step back and stop being so harsh on yourself there might be room for improvement sure but writers could always learn and grow it's important to respect the fact that when we write we are doing our best and therefore it is our best at that point it doesn't need to be scorned or mocked afterwards instead to be nurtured and molded and gently pushed to become something better it's all about having the right mindset you can't write your best if you're going to continue to be cynical about your writing especially if you are always in a negative mindset before you begin treat yourself like you would do a child you would be encouraging supportive and sympathetic and if you could tell they were trying their best you'll be proud of them if you could only treat your writing self that way and get into a positive and productive mindset before you stop and allow yourself to be genuinely creatively free if you could achieve this you will always write your best and you should be proud of the results whatever they are as well writing your best isn't about writing correctly it isn't about creating Christine everfree stories that are already amazing writing your best is about trying your best putting your heart and soul and passion into your work every time you sit down to write so stop focusing on trying to make it flawless and just do your best that's what really matters after all and don't forget if you're struggling to write or finish your book our free writers toolkit can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination get organized stay focused find time to write and finally get your book published to get access now while it's still available simply go to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit that's it for now be sure to give us the thumbs up if you like this video please and don't forget to subscribe to our Channel more I'm Peter this has been writers life and I'll be back soon with more tips and advice see you soon bye for now
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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
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How to Write a Book in Six Months - WritersLife.org Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/ Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/ Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus Website: http://www.WritersLife.org Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/ Advertise your book and.or writing https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel: https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ hello there this is writers life and my name's Peter and coming up today how to write a book in six months we are often told that writing a book can take a long drawn-out process that takes up loads of time and energy and requires serious dedication from the writer this is true well almost true the real truth is that writing a book takes as long as it takes but if you want to give yourself a challenge there's no reason why you couldn't get the first draft of your novel written in as little as six months here's how first commit once you've decided this is what you want to do you have got to give it everything be wholly committed to the writing process and don't let anything get in your way the most important thing is having determination and commitment above anything else so get yourself fired up before you begin and don't give up no matter what tell others what you've decided what you want to do don't be afraid to share your secret tell your colleagues your friends your loved ones tell everyone and anyone who will listen the more people you tell the harder it will be to go back make excuses or to lose momentum make a plan before you start writing get all your research out of the way and have chapter and outlines to help you stay focused making a robust plan on plotting your novel and this way will keep you going and help to make the process much more fluid when you do start right be mathematical well many rights is where argue that a book is as long as a piece of string if you are trying to write one in a short space of time it's good to have some idea of how long you want it to be say you're aiming to write a novel that's 90,000 words from here you can work out how many words you need to get written a day in six months to get there create a schedule if you want to get a book written in six months you'll need to identify precisely when you can write block out any available time you have and make this your writing time shift things around even give up some of your other commitments if possible to ensure you have as much time as possible to write next just do it you're the only one who can make this happen you know what you have to do to get there so just do it so there you have it are you up to the challenge of writing a book in six months if you have the commitment dedication and energy for it then use these tips to help you and good look and don't forget if you're struggling to write or finish your book our free writers toolkit can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination get organized stay focused find time to write and finally get your book published to get access to it now while it's still available simply go to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit that's it for now as always please give us the thumbs up if you like this video and subscribe to our channel for more tips and advice for writers this is Peter at writers life and I'll see you next time I found
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How to Make Your Story Flow - WritersLife.org Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/ Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/ Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus Website: http://www.WritersLife.org Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/ Advertise your book and.or writing https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel: https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ hello there welcome along to a writer's life my name is Peter and coming up this time how to make your story flow there are many elements that writers need to consider when crafting a story we often focus on plot characterization and creating believable vivid words however another point to consider is the flow of the story good stories have a certain rhythm they have peaks and troughs and they ever and flow like a river running to meet the sea stories should flow so that they move seamlessly from one part to the next during the reader in deeper and deeper as they do so they should have a movement that carries the reader along taking them on an adventure right to the very end however well you think you have got your story down the smooth flow isn't a given writers can easily disrupt the flow of their stories without meaning to this can disturb the reader rudely interrupting them and making it hard for them to jump back in so what are these obstacles that get in the way of the flow of the story and how can writers avoidable first bad or stilted of writing the main issue is the hardest one to solve and that's bad writing it's going to be almost impossible for readers to feel as though they are being carried along by the story if the writing is so bad that it's distracting this can be just the way sentences are put together the writer continually interrupting using too many cliches or spelling and grammatical mistakes and next confusing writing another challenge is making sure that your writing doesn't confuse the reader it's easy for authors because they know their characters and story so well to write it in a way that don't make sense to them can confuse the reader and leave them feeling lost in the story not sure of which way to say next repetition of ideas or information if you continuously repeat ideas or information this will jar the reader and interrupt the flow of the story trust your reader and don't feel it necessary to repeat things over and over doing so will make it seem as though you've run out of things to say and make the writing and the story much weaker and next the ordering of events and time when writing a good story the order of dates and time should be precise while it's okay to play with time and the order of events you need to be entirely sure that doing so won't confuse your reader if readers can't figure out the sequence of events or have to turn back to passages they have already read to try and decipher what is happening above when it will make it challenging for them to immerse themselves in your story the next inconsistencies inconsistencies are also distracting to the reader and we're making difficult for them to stay focused on the plot if your reader is wearing glasses in one scene and then you talk about that 20/20 vision you know this won't sit right with the reader and can break them out of that beautiful world you've just created so what can you do to ensure your story flows well keep your reader in mind read your work aloud cut any redundant passages or words be eagle eye for inconsistencies grammar and spelling errors paying attention to the flow of motion of your stories is essential use these tips to make sure your writing moves forward smoothly and carries your reader effortlessly along with it and don't forget if you're struggling to write or finish your book our free writers toolkit can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination get organized stay focused fine times are right and finally get your book published to get access now while it's still available simply go to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit okay that's it for now be sure to give us a thumbs up if you liked this video and as always subscribe to our channel for more I'm Peter and I'll see you next time bye for now
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How to be a Successful Self-Published Author - WritersLife.org Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/ Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/ Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus Website: http://www.WritersLife.org Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/ Advertise your book and.or writing https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel: https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ hi there welcome along to a writer's life experience coming up for you this time how to be a successful self-published author becoming a successful self-published author is possible it takes time effort and strategic planning but if you are willing to dedicate yourself to your self-published book success there's no reason why it can't happen for you here's how be sure that self-publishing is the right way to go being an indie author is no picnic before you assume self-publishing is the way forward really research and understand the process and what you need to do to make it happen asking yourself how much time you can dedicate to the process and how much you're willing to learn and take on board are both critical questions to consider before you press publish next decide how much you need or want some urn self-publishing if done well can be way more lucrative than the traditional model the money available to self-published authors is enormous and if you treat your book like a business and yourself as a brand you can come up with proper workable strategies to sell more books if you're happy to treat your book sales as a pleasant side income then that's okay too the point is you need to be clear with yourself about what your goals are so you can then figure out how to reach it's a good idea to think about your writing going forward also self-published authors don't just stop at one book so can you afford and do you have the time to write say 1000 words a day if you do you could finish around five books a year the more you write the more you'll have to sell and the more potential your business has for profit next write books that people want to read sounds simple right a no-brainer the point is that most writers don't really honestly consider what their reader is looking for they write their story because they are so passionate and desperate to have it heard if you are honest with yourself however you can be sure that there is an audience out there clamoring to read it probably not if you want to be a successful self-published author you need to look at what people are reading and trends in the market and so on then do your research learn about the genre follow the rules in the formulas and you can produce something that already has an audience ready and waiting to read it next gather your fans to be successful you need to gather readers you need to find ways to get people excited about your book before it even hits the shelves do this by building an email list getting active on social media having a great author website all of this takes time and preparation and needs to be done well in advance of publishing your novel next never stop once you publish your novel you need to keep working on it promote it continually keep researching where you could tap into new audiences and most importantly keep writing to a real writers job is finished there is always more you can do so work tirelessly and don't stop until you are achieving the kind of success you always dreamed of and don't forget if you're struggling to write or for this your book our free writers toolkit can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination get organized stay focused find time to write and finally get your book published to get access to it now while it's still available simply go to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit that's it for now as always please give us a thumbs up if you liked this video and subscribe to our channel for more my name's Peter this is writers life and I'll see you next time bye for now
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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
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We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel: https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hello Everyone Peter here again from a writer's life and coming up today five guaranteed methods to writing and feature articles writing feature articles is a great skill and if done well can make you a lot of money all businesses can use feature articles on their websites and as part of their marketing plan and of course all publications need feature articles too so there is no shortage of demand but how do you learn to write great feature articles once that you can pitch to publications or businesses and make money from with these five simple tips writing a feature article is easy and they can be applied to any feature article regardless of the subject which therefore turns you into a brilliant and versatile writer number one know your audience this is so important and should have a massive influence on the style of writing the information you give the language you use and so on if you aren't clear about who you are targeting ask the business or publication to clarify or better still do your own research to find out you need to understand why the reader will come to that business for help why they would choose to pick up on that publication over all the others and what are they searching for are they reading for need or for pleasure are they looking for specific information or just to be entertained knowing your reader inside out before you start writing will help tailor your article so it not only appeals to them but exactly the right kind of content to help and satisfy them and next understand the point before you begin writing your feature article it's essential that you are clear on what is purposes after your reader has finished what do you expect them to do next is there a desired action or reaction that you need the reader to have if so make sure your writing is geared towards that and it's persuasive and to the point next why should your reader want to read this step outside yourself for a moment think about your target reader would they want to read your article if so why if not why not you need to understand what's in it for them what benefits are there for the reader and why they would come to you as the source of these benefits or information nowadays you'll be hard-pressed to find a subject that hasn't been covered elsewhere so unless you're writing about something incredibly niche or unusual you need to come up with a fresh angle or maybe alright in the absolute authority on that particular topic next plan your information before you start writing do your research prepare your information and come up with a structure of how your article will flow if you're writing for the web your style should be different to print features this is because readers are far more likely to skim read your information therefore make sure you let them know what it's all about from your headline also bring the writing of into essential points so they can quickly absorb the information and next be ready for questions it is now so much easier for customers and readers to communicate and voice their opinions once they are finished with your piece pre prepared for this and anticipate what questions they might have nothing looks worse than and I'm not sure response or worse just silence readers are a lot more forgiving if you are happy to respond to them though if someone has been particularly difficult you may want to move this discussion away from the public eye by asking them to contact you directly once you've completed these steps then you've done most of the hard work already therefore writing your articles should be a breeze you'll be clear on tone style and voice and purpose as well as having the outline of your article already written so there you go interesting useful and engaging content that will appeal to your target audience and motivate them to act writing a feature article done and dusted and don't forget if you struggling to write or finish your book our free writers toolkit can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination get organized stay focused find times right and finally get your book published to get access to it now while it's still available simply go to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit that's it for now be sure to give us the thumbs up if you liked this video and subscribe to our channel for more I'm Peter and I'll see you next time bye for now
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How to Make Your Blog Work For You - WritersLife.org Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/ Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/ Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus Website: http://www.WritersLife.org Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/ Advertise your book and.or writing https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel: https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hello its Peter here again from writers life and coming up today how to make your blog work for you writing a blog can feel like a major slog if all you want to do is write books then the idea of starting up a blog maybe rather abhorrent most writers are already time poor and having to dedicate some of our precious writing time to keep writing up something that doesn't really satisfy us can be very demotivating indeed however writing a blog can be useful and even for the most resistant writers there are ways to make having one more enjoyable and valuable too so how can you make your writing blog work for you let's take a look first be creative your blog can be about anything that's right absolutely anything you don't have to go down a particular route or stick to one specific format in fact don't make your blog unique and interesting find a niche be weird and experimental use your blog as an opportunity to truly exercise your creative self and you might come away feeling inspired next have fun blog writing is only a drag if you make it self if they're going to be negative about it don't do it there are other ways to market your book that will be far less painful do them instead you can make blog writing and enjoyable experience though think about how to set yourself challenges look at it as an exercise in writing and editing use it to find new readers and keep your blog lights fresh and fun and this will effortlessly shine through next write about what you love stay true to yourself use your distinctive voice be descriptive interested and passionate about your blog topics if you write about what you have a genuine enthusiasm for this will come through and it will be so much easier to engage your readers and find new ones too and next don't worry about the numbers many authors write blogs with only one purpose to try and sell more books well there's nothing wrong with this if you get too bogged down in the numbers or whether or not it's affecting your book sales your blog is going to become rather a chore and a ball that's not to say you should put effort into finding new readers but remember creating a popular blog takes time so focus your energy on writing excellent blog posts instead next get feedback use your blog to get invaluable feedback on your new writing or ideas for stories and new projects your readers are an excellent resource for this ask them questions get feedback and you'll be able to use this to shape your writing into something that people want to read writing a blog can aid your creative writing in so many ways so instead of dragging your heels embrace blog writing and learn how to make it work for you and don't forget if he's struggling to write or finish your book our free writers toolkit can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination get organized stay focused find time to write and finally get your book to get access now while it's still available simply go to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit that's it for now be sure to give us a thumbs up if you liked this video and subscribe to our channel for more I'm Peter and I'll see you next time bye for now
Tom Waits is one of the most celebrated and prolific songwriters of our time. He's known for innovative songs as well as unconventional songwriting practices. Today, we discuss some of his songwriting advice to other artists. Resources: Episode 53: Songwriting Secrets from Max Martin Episode 98: Storytelling part 2: Lyrics Episode 139: Rules for Songwriting Sessions
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Is it Time to Take a Break From Writing - WritersLife.org Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/ Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/ Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus Website: http://www.WritersLife.org Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/ Advertise your book and.or writing https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel: https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hello there is Peter here again from writers life and coming up today how your mood affects your creativity writing productively means being at your most creative self however being creative when you're not in the right frame of mind is incredibly difficult as writers we are told how important it is to get into the writing routine and to write every day if possible but our mood can sometimes stand in our way mood affects so much of what we do our relationships and interactions with people our productivity how we see and value ourselves and how we see and value in the world a negative mood can affect our energy our sense of self-worth and mean that we don't engage with people and opportunities as we should a negative mood can also be very distracting meaning we don't focus on what we want to focus on instead of letting the thing of things that are bothering us take over and cause chaos likewise if we are in a positive mood this can also change our perception and affects how we act a happy mood can make us feel excitable energetic and we are more likely to view the world as a positive place to notice opportunities and to let things that would usually bother us and slide however a happy mood doesn't necessarily mean a productive one either happiness can make this dreamy and distracting - there's no escaping that our mood can affect how what we write and it is therefore essential to pay attention to this and harness it to make our writing better particularly foul mood might not be the best mindset to write a beautiful love scene for example a furious battle or spiteful fight however might turn out better if we are feeling a little dark when we attempt to write it a particular mood could make the outcome a different story altogether it may spark a different sorts of creativity and take us to places we didn't think we were going a writer in a particularly happy mood might find it so hard to access the deeper recesses of their emotions and instead of writing that courtesy that heartbreaking chapter and so on they instead show mercy and change the plot so the story takes on a different more lighthearted tract accessing deep feelings is vital for any writer and being able to translate how we feel into our work to make our characters emotionally engaging is a great heights of creativity and skill however the relationship between our mood and our creativity is an elegant and delicate balance we may at one moment feel excited and inspired and the next feel frustrated and begin to question our ability of course an extreme move either way is going to be challenging to write in in these moments it might be best to abandon your writing project but instead try to capture the emotions you feel separately perhaps the keys maybe not to battle the old mood but instead to flow with it and hope that your creativity can emerge regardless how does your mood affect your writing why not let us know and don't forget if he struggling to write or finish your book our free writers toolkit can help with it you learned how to overcome procrastination get organized stay focused find time to write and finally getting your public 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
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How Social Media Affects Our Writing - WritersLife.org Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/ Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/ Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus Website: http://www.WritersLife.org Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/ Advertise your book and.or writing https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel: https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hello again is Peter here again from a writer's life and coming up today how does social media affect our writing the way we access our information has changed hugely over the past decade or so writers have been told time and time again that readers have increasingly short attention spans we also know that competition for the reader's attention is more intense than ever before the rise of social media has dramatically affected the way that readers access information and absorb it a considerable number of people who used to sit back with a newspaper or book now get their information and entertainment via a screen but how does this affect the way that writers write should we adapt our writings so they can be consumed by this hugely yet distracted audience in a different way the answer is both yes and no there are always going to be readers who want to indulge in the pleasure of reading how it used to be those who are looking for a riveting tale to get lost in as they sip cocktails on a Sun Lounger on holiday all those who are travelling to faraway lands and want a fantastic inspiring story they can read as they embark on epic journeys across the globe however there is a vast market ready and waiting to lap about writing online if it's presented to them in the right way we scroll throughout Facebook feeds and click on things that pop up that look interesting too so writing attention drumming headlines is vital we read tweets where you are restricted in how much you can reveal so to be effective you must be able to say what you want to say in a limited number of words we looked at Instagram where you can create stories through a collection of images that must work as one to create a lasting impression on the observer writers don't have to change the way they write but if they want to make an impact on social media they have to adapt and conform to its limitations and its opportunities to a 21st century writer must be flexible and willing to learn how to manage social media and use it to their advantage teaching ourselves how to write short impactful sentences can ensure our readers remain focused learning how to turn the heads of readers whose attention was elsewhere and get them to lean in and to want to learn or can increase our fans and followers by significant numbers discovering new trends and creating our own and pitching new ideas bringing something fresh exciting and relatable to these platforms will give us a voice that stands out engaging with social media as a writer may mean adapting one's writing to communicate better via these avenues these days avoiding social media only makes our job harder and while our ideal readers might be those sipping cocktails under an umbrella with all the time in the world on the hands if we don't try to engage with the others we are dismissing a significant potential readership who could be our next and biggest fans and don't forget if you're struggling to write or finish your book our free writers toolkit can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination get organized stay focused find time to write and finally get your book published to get access now while it's still available simply go to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit and that's it for now be sure to give us a thumbs up and subscribe to our channel for more I'm Peter and I'll see you next time bye for now
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We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel: https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hello its Peter here a game from writerslife.org and coming up today five in-demand ways to make money as a writer digital marketing engagement online advertorials these are just buzzwords that marketers throw around to sound smart they're clear indicators of businesses growing needs in the digital age why am i bringing them up because over the past few years there is a sharp increase in the demands for certain types of content and this demand only continues to grow in this video then we'll explore what these content types are why companies need them and what you can do to land such gaze first of all we'll start with high quality blog posts businesses need blog posts build communities increased traffic and rank higher on Google however with the search giant cracking down on keywords tough posts and content farms businesses have learned that they need well researched high quality content in order to compete and they're willing to pay top dollar for it so how do you land these types of gates asking for referrals or directly approaching prospects are ways to find clients to blog forum to increase your chances of securing again I recommend targeting clients that either have an existing blog or have established some sort of social media presence ie they have a Facebook Twitter or LinkedIn account why because an existing blog or social account is an indication that the company already recognized the value of online marketing chances are you won't have to educate them on why blogging is import they already know that and they probably just don't have the skills all the time to take care of it it's much easier to convert them compared to say a company that doesn't heave even have a blog or Twitter account yet okay next ghostwritten blog posts CEOs and other executives want to establish thought leadership and authority by publishing guest posts on reputable sites the thing is these people may not have to time all rightie skills to do it and that's where you come in you can write blog posts on their behalf and publish them on top industry sites to build up your clients reputation and position them as a leader in their field so how do you land these games executives that hire ghost writers don't usually advertise the facts that they do this so it'll be more effective to approach prospects yourself after your ghost writing services connects with the company founder or CEO directly and offer your ghost writing services if you can't find their email address on the company website connect through LinkedIn what you could do is find a thought leadership piece written by their competitor send them the link I offer to write something similar next long-form web content such as ebooks white papers guides and reports these are meaty pieces their research heavy and usually packed with statistics studies and insights why the demand for long-form web content well companies have realized that educating users and providing valuable content is one of the best ways to reel in synote so leads and use these materials to in sensitized be to complete a call of action such as getting on a list or requesting a demo and how do you land these games reaching out to new prospects may not be the best approach here long-form web content gigs are huge projects so companies won't be inclined to hire someone they haven't worked with before to land these gigs consider up selling your long-form writing skills to existing or previous clients tell them about the benefits of releasing white papers or ebooks and then offer your services company emails newsletters is next the nature and subject matter of company emails and newsletters courage from announcements to staff picks - we miss you type emails generally speaking though the goal of email marketing is to keep in touch and engage with existing customers or subscribers so how do you land these gates the key to convincing clients to hire you is to show them that you understand that their target audience send them sample emails or links to blog posts with compelling headlines an engaging copy that demonstrates how well you connect with people knowledge of email marketing software is another obvious plus so if you have any experience with MailChimp or similar services be sure to brag about it and next web shopping such as home pages and about us pages etc this is pretty straightforward there are more consumers and businesses online than ever before so the demand a compelling web copy is at an all-time high how do you land these gates well aside from seeking referrals inbound marketing try approaching clients and telling them what's wrong with there is the existing website head to a prospect site and look for typos and other areas of improvement email them with your suggestions and offered to take care of their content needs part of being a successful writer is also discipline if you have a novel it can be an interesting challenge try to reconcile your creative side with the business side it's important to stay disciplined and on schedule so that's why you need our free writers toolkit with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination get organized stay focused find time to write and if you haven't done so already finally get your book published to get access now while it's still available simply go to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit ok that's it for now be sure to like this video and subscribe to our channel for more I'm Peter and I'll see you next time bye for now
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Signs You Are Ready to Make Money From Writing - WritersLife.org Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/ Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/ Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus Website: http://www.WritersLife.org Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/ Advertise your book and.or writing https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel: https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hello there its Peter here again from our writers life and coming up today signs you are ready to make money from your writing many of us dream of the day when we can quit our jobs and start to make money from our writing but taking that plunge can feel incredibly daunting for many writers the risk can be too high and so they never manage to invest the time they'd like to into their writing instead always trying to fit it around their real work understanding when you are ready to start seriously thinking about how to make money from your writing is so important doing so can help you better know when it is the right time to go for it while feeling more assured that you are doing the right thing and confident you can succeed so what are the signs that you are ready to make money writing here's what to look out for first you believe in yourself deciding to start making money from your writing without feeling confident you can do it is setting yourself up to fail you have to be your own biggest fan supporter promoter and having the self belief and confidence to put yourself out there demand attention and come to the realization that you should be getting paid for your work can make all the difference next you can make the time if you want to make money from your writing you have to be able to put the time and effort into doing it properly if you can't or aren't willing to you are not ready and next you understand the process to make money from your writing be that by becoming a freelance writer starting up a blog or trying to get your book published having a thorough knowledge of the ins and outs of the business will prove to be invaluable make sure you do your research so you can manage your own expectations and do everything right to give yourself the best chance of success and next you can keep to deadlines one of the most important things for any writer trying to earn a living is to make sure they can hit deadlines and reach goals whether set by the people they are working for or personally doing so will keep you motivated continually improving and productive and we'll keep editors agents and clients happy too next know your audience whenever you write to make money you are writing for a specific audience where they're trying to get a novel publish or writing an article you need to make sure you know who you are writing for and cater to their needs and desires next you are ready for battle writing for a living isn't easy make sure you are ready to fight be determined keep persevering I'm prepared to keep battling no matter how tough it gets if you could say yes to all these things then what are you waiting for it's time to put the effort in get organized and take that leap to start taking your writing seriously I'm making some money from it too and don't forget if you're struggling to write or finish your book our three writers toolkit can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination get organized stay focused find time to write and finally get your book published to get access now while it's still available simply go to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit that's it for now be sure to give us a thumbs up and subscribe to our channel for more I'm Peter and I'll see you next time bye for now
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How to Write More Effectively - WritersLife.org Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/ Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/ Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus Website: http://www.WritersLife.org Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/ Advertise your book and.or writing https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel: https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hello there is Peter here again from WritersLife.org and today overcome these barriers to write more effectively all writers have days when they feel as though they are totally up against it that no matter what they do they continuously have to push their way past barriers that make the whole process difficult infuriating and frustrating there are many common obstacles that writers face and knowing how to overcome them quickly will help you become a more proficient and productive writer and find the whole process more enjoyable too so what are the best ways to tackle common writing barriers pay attention to the details to be a good writer you need to be eagle-eyed and pay attention from the outset by being detail orientated and precise from the moment you start you'll avoid waste of your own time misspellings inconsistencies and parts of the plot that don't work can all be avoided if your writer skillfully as possible first time around take time to get to know your characters don't introduce a character into your story until you feel you truly know them write things down about them ask them questions have conversations with them a well rounded well-written character is a character that has been fully realized in the author's head so make sure you're willing to get to know your character properly otherwise you funny you get halfway through your story and they've made no impact at all next learn how to deal with writing fatigue all writers will suffer from some form of writer's block or writer's fatigue when they go off their writing and feel disheartened and demotivated it's important to learn to recognize when this is happening to you and how you best respond to tactics to get over writing fatigue as soon as possible different people find different methods discover yours put it into practice and then carry on next write your story no one else's don't panic if your story isn't unique your perspective will be as long as you stay true to yourself and tell your story that way only you can you'll come up with something creative and original if you stress too much try to make every detail entirely new you'll never get your book finished next be clear and eliminate stuff when telling your story don't beat around the bush be clear and precise through using smart succinct arresting descriptions and intelligent details to bring it to life remove anything that doesn't advance your story trim the fat keep it neat directs and sort of points and you'll realize that you've written a real page-turner just like that make writing a priority one of the most common obstacles any writer faces is finding the time or headspace to write the sooner you main writing a natural part of your routine the sooner this obstacle will be eliminated from your life and the more productive and proficient Arai you'll be by tackling these common writing problems head-on and learning how to deal with them effectively you can ensure you are the most productive writing self and I you don't let anything get in your way and don't forget if you're struggling to write or finish your book our free rights as toolkit can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination get organized stay focused find time to write and finally get your book published to get access now while it's still available simply go to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit that's it for now is sure to like this video give us a thumbs up and subscribe to our channel for more I'm Peter and I'll see you next time
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How to Avoid Writing Cliches (2) - 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 writerslife.org and today we're going to talk about how to avoid writing cliches it can be pretty tough to write an entire novel without slipping into certain cliches however there's not much that will turn your reader off faster cliches tend to interrupt the flow of the story and show an absolute lack of imagination and creativity from the writer if you are trying to get a publishing deal and your book is full of cliches not only in your writing but also using a cliched an idea no publisher is going to bind it's not easy to avoid writing cliches altogether and often we use them without even noticing we're doing it so how can we weed them out or better still prevent them entirely here are some useful tips first don't steal other writers ideas some plots have just been done to death and they have been written and rewritten so many times it's almost impossible to avoid falling into the trap of a cliche if you choose to focus your story around them when writing a book your idea needs to be unique make publishers editors and most importantly your readers sit up and take notice of something that hasn't been done before next avoid being overly sensational there is a myriad of moving subjects to choose from when writing a book and lots of great books have murder car crashes bombs going off Wars descent into madness and so on as part of their plots however these sensational subjects can be challenging to write without falling into cliches this doesn't mean you can't tell stories that include these elements but what do you do pay attention pay particular attention to your writing and be alert for any cliches that may appear and next make the ordinary extraordinary one good way of avoiding cliched writing is by turning everyday events and occurrences it's a beautiful you need unusual life-changing adventures it's more of a challenge but by focusing on smaller more unusual things that happen in everyday life or taking something that we are all familiar with yet making it suddenly breathtaking or extraordinary is a great skill to have as a writer and next tell your story the way you want to no one can tell your story or share your experiences the way you do if you continue to write cliches it suggests that you are not being honest with yourself you have a unique perspective and an original voice tap into that use it instead of borrowing from others or retelling a story that wasn't yours to tell in the first place and next be authentic cliched writing often becomes that way because it's not true to real life try to avoid injecting your book with melodrama when it's not necessary you'll only end up creating a story that doesn't resonate with an audience and lacks the authenticity necessary to connect with your readers by using these tips you can eliminate cliches from your writing and create powerfully original stories that really are entirely different than anything else and don't forget if you're struggling to write or finish your book our free writers toolkit can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination yet 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 my name's Peter and I'll see you next time bye for now
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Fantastic Tips for Your Author 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 there is Peter here again from writers life of coming up today fantastic tips to make a kick-ass author website and all the website is an essential platform from which writers can promote their work here's how to make yours stand out first keep it simple don't overly complicate things if you want very computer savvy creating an author website might seem complicated but it doesn't have to be your author website doesn't have to be all singing or dancing but it does need a few separate pages some nice images to break up the text and be creative and exciting enough to attract visitors next have a diverse content don't make your website merely another place from where people can buy your book make it worth readers while to return again and again release chapter samples write entertaining blocks keep them updated on new projects engage and involve them by asking for their opinions make it easy for them to leave comments and contacts you to have a theme is next your website should have a theme that reflects the writing you do whether you write thrilling crime and mystery novels or deliciously decent romance books everything from the colors to the font to the content you write should be carefully thought out so they complement the theme of your website and the genre you writing our next make it personal readers aren't just interested in your writing they are also interested in you too so make sure you don't put up barriers or make everything just about your writing or professional life readers who feel like they have an insight into your life your inspiration and so on will feel more connected to you and to your stories as a result of that the next half a USP your author website needs to stand out and to make readers keep coming back for more the more creative and interesting your website is the more it will reflect how creative and brilliant a writer you are so spend some time thinking about how you can make your author website entirely unique and offer something different to your audience and next have fun with it not every writer loves the idea of having to keep up maintaining an author website and blog but if you can't try to make it fun the potential for a good author website to raise your writing profile is enormous so try to focus on the benefits and find ways to make it fun to keep you motivated and ensure your website stays fresh relevant and exciting creating a kick-ass author website is essential for every writer so use these tips to create a website you can be proud of and you'll always have a brilliant platform from which to showcase your work and don't forget if it struggling to write or finish your book out free rights as tool kit can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination yes 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 so 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
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5 Tips to Create a Brilliant Novel - WritersLife.org Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/ Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/ Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus Website: http://www.WritersLife.org Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/ Advertise your book and.or writing https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel: https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hello its Peter here again from WritersLife.org and coming up today five tips to create a brilliant novel degrees a brilliant novel you need to tell a brilliant story it really is as simple as that but how I can hear you cry telling a great story comes down to five simple rules if you follow these there is no reason why your story won't be considered fantastic and we are talking about the opinions of prospective publishers and agents not just your grammar so how do you create a brilliant novel one which is fast paced moving and original you need to show a publisher that you have knowledge that you have authority and an understanding of what your audience wants if you can do this successfully you are sure to impress so here are five great tips to help you on your way tip number one make your story a sense sensation your characters need to be believable and engaging your descriptions need to be delightful and imaginative the five senses play a crucial part in involving your audience in your story giving it texture and depth we want to see what they see hear what they hear feel what they feel if you omit this from your story it will fall flat and our next tip is be odd erratic haunting and idiosyncratic to create believable and interesting characters they need to behave a certain way simple straightforward characters who look nice and nice and say nice things are only useful in your story if they are there to create a stark contrast between themselves and other more important characters in your book make your characters irrational give them unusual appearances quirks tics hobbies but do it softly your readers need to understand your character's motivation for behaving in the ways that they do they like weird but they will want to understand why it is easy to emphasize with people's irrational behavior we all act like this from time to time so make sure you allow your characters to do so too otherwise they may well come across as rather dull tip number three be free one of the greatest difficulties writers face is themselves we are obstructive negative and often downright cruel to create a brilliant novel you need to free yourself from yourself allow yourself to explore scary sad mad parts of your own being really getting there go deep and inspect all the ugly things that you don't like to show to anyone else then use them if you are daring in your writing it will be exciting if you are honest with your feelings it can lead to some uncomfortable moments but if you channel it all into your writing and refuse to be self-conscious or restrained then you can produce some great content and next be clever if you have an idea for a story that is complicated and intelligent don't shy away from it because you are worried it won't appeal to a mass-market the truth is that most avid readers are educated and affluent and these people are more likely to buy a book that appeals to their Intel Agence a publisher is far more likely to be excited about a book that presents a clever idea rather than one that is clearly dumbed down simply to try and appeal to the lowest common denominator don't insult your readers don't underestimate them people like to be challenged they like to escape resist the need to over explain everything it makes for awkward and slow prose use your words carefully and selectively to portray what you mean and have faith that your readers will get it and number five make them laugh and make them cry one of the most important things to achieve when creating a great novel is getting your reaction from your reader your book should make them feel something if you are writing a funny story then aim to make your readers not just smile or half chuckle but bend over in gasping and embarrassing hysterics on the train if your story is sad for yes.i or solitary tear have them sobbing snotty and heartbroken if you can evoke your design response from the reader you're doing something right if you can make them both laugh and cry you are on to a winner agents and editors are highly skilled when it comes to seeing the weaknesses in a story but they will also forgive many flaws if an author shows bravery and skill follow the tips which I've given you here to engage your audience to be true to yourself and hopefully creates a brilliant novel in the process and don't forget if you're struggling to write or finish your book our free writers toolkit can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination get organized stay focused find time to write and finally get your book published to get access now while it's still available simply go to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit okay that's it for now my name is Peter and I'll see you next time bye for now
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5 Things You Didn't Know About Being a Freelance Writer - WritersLife.org Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/ Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/ Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus Website: http://www.WritersLife.org Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/ Advertise your book and.or writing https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel: https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hello there is Peter here again from WritersLife.org and coming up today five things you didn't know about being a freelance writer you may think that being a freelance writer is a bit of a doddle you imagine endless days of sitting in coffee shops typing away on your laptop without a care in the world while watching the big books roll in however this is rarely the case being a freelance writer or rather being a good freelance writer as with any job requires hard work dedication and a whole lot of effort similarly there is no need to be put off by the idea scare stories of over where writers constantly struggling to meet deadlines and never see in the light of day as they try and scrape enough money together to keep a roof over their heads while being shouted up by editors every minute of every day is equally unrealistic the fact is providing you are willing to work with it and hone your craft there is no reason why you can't become a successful writer and reap all the rewards that go with it so what is the middle ground what is it really like to be a freelance writer can you achieve a work/life balance can you really make a decent living well yes of course you can but before you decide let's look at some of the common assumptions so you can see if being a freelance writer is really for you first you don't have to get dressed all day so if you are working from home most of the time you may feel there's no reason to do anything other than start your working day by reaching for your laptop in bed and beginning to write you are your own boss after all so the dress code is up to you however if you want to take your job seriously then it's a good idea to treat it like one that means getting up getting dressed okay so you don't have to put a suit and pack your briefcase but some clothes that aren't pajamas will help and sitting in a work ready space before you begin you are a professional and should act by one motivating yourself to do a great job and work productively is going to be tough if you can't even be bothered to get out of bed and next you'll be rich as with any career some people become hugely successful others fail and fall into debt but for the majority of us there tends to be a ratio the more time and effort we put in the better we'll do you can't exactly work your way up the ladder or decide to give yourself a massive pay rise but you can spend time learning how to write effectively find your niche and become an authority on something build up your experience and slowly but surely you'll be able to pitch for bigger more lucrative jobs feel confident in your value become a good negotiator and that's when you'll start to see the financial rewards you'll be stress-free so you are working for yourself which effectively means you don't have a boss that can dump a load of work on you right before you go on holiday and shout to you for taking a longer lunch break then you're supposed to however working for yourself has his own precious and if you are a freelancer you'll have clients clients who you work for who are paying you to do a good job and do it on time if you don't do this not only will the stress of your workload become unmanageable you'll lose clients and get a bad name in the industry too next you can do what you want when you want freelancing does bring with it a certain flexibility but if this is your full-time job you can't just pick and choose a few convenient hours every week when you're feeling at your most creative you'll have deadlines you'll want great jobs that mean working all the hours that God sends for a while and you'll have up the evenings and weekends where you've got to make up for the times you weren't being quite so productive suddenly instead of working Monday to Friday and getting nice paid holidays you've got to manage all your own time and if you choose not to work you don't make any money so the pressure to do so will be all the more constant and next it won't feel like work doing something you love is amazing and a privilege so if you're a successful freelance writer and it's what you want to do then you will enjoy your work and get great satisfaction from doing it it is however still work and when you have been typing in your laptop for 6 hours straight it will definitely feel that way to remember that going freelance isn't just about writing you've got to constantly pitch for jobs do research send invoices chase invoices do your tax returns and keep track of every single piece of work you've got to get done and when you are your own boss but you are also your accountant admin assistant and HR manager so you better be prepared for that being a freelance writer is hard you've got to love it you've got to work at it and you've got to be realistic about it if you can do all that then it can be a wonderfully rewarding career 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 the time to write them 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 be sure to like this video give us the thumbs up and subscribe to our channel for more my name's Peter and I'll see you next time bye for now
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10 Musts for Writing a Book - WritersLife.org Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/ Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/ Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus Website: http://www.WritersLife.org Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/ Advertise your book and.or writing https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel: https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hi I'm Jody from WritersLife.org and today we'll be talking about ten musts for writing a book number one take one fabulous idea it's impossible to overstate the importance of your concept in terms of how successful your book becomes Stephenie Meyer writes perfectly good competent prose but her story idea ordinary girl falls for hot vampire turns her book into a cultural phenomenon dan Brown Stieg Larsson Stephen King are all similar decent writers blessed with stunning ideas agents know this and no matter what your genre a strong premise is essential to selling a book giving any to broadly similar manuscripts agents will almost always pick the one with the strongest central concepts build yourself a blistering plot the next huge essential for any novelist is a story that simply forces the reader to keep turning pages unfortunately there are definite rules about how to achieve this the two crucial rules are a give the protagonist a major life challenge early in the book and don't resolve things until the very ends be if a particular chapter doesn't advance the story in a specific way you have to delete that chapter it sounds simple well actually the principles aren't that hard to understand although executing the advice can be a bit tricky number three next ingredient an unforgettable character or two long after a reader has forgotten the details of a plot the chances are they'll remember the character who impelled it the two things you absolutely have to bear in mind when constructing your characters are a make sure the character and the story bounce off of each other in interesting ways so if to take a stupid example your character has a big fear of spiders the chances are that your story will have to force your character to confront those fears you have to bring your character into their zone of greatest discomfort be make sure that you really really know your character after all it's Alton the big things that make a character sizzle with life it's the little things that make her seem human amy has a passion for Manhattan winter she fell off a horse when she was 12 she collects a shell from every beach she's ever visited one more thing that matters is where you place your camera do you write in the first person the third person do you have one point view - or 10 number four don't forget to give your character some inner life one of the most common problems we see when a character does and says all the right stuff but the reader never really knows what he or she thinks or feels one of the most common problems we see is when a character does and says all the right stuff but the reader never really knows what the character thinks or feels and this is one of the very simplest things for a novelist to do you just need to remember that your protagonist has a rich inner world and you need to tell us about it not just the bland everyday things either Mike felt hungry so he sat down to eat but the things that make him different and unique dramatized dramatized dramatized your job as a novelist is to show the action unfolding on the page readers don't just want a third-hand report of what just happened that means you need to tell them moment by moments as though you were witnessing the events number 6 right well okay we know this sounds obvious but it's no good having a fabulous idea and a brilliant plot if you can't write good clear English your book is made up of sentences and as those sentences don't convey your meaning successfully and clearly your book just won't work fortunately almost everyone has the capacity to write well enough you just have to focus on the challenge in particular do you think about the three building blocks of good writing a clarity you need to express your meaning clearly be economy never use ten words when eight would do si precision be as precise as possible and that normally means you have to see the scene clearly in your head before you can describe it clearly to a reader D that your novel boasts a lovely sense of place e that your dialogue sparkles quite easy to achieve actually and it really strengthens the book and that your manuscript is well presented no row apostrophes please number seven what if I'm writing for children most of the same rules apply no matter what age group you're writing for you write clearly if your style isn't clear kids won't have the patience to stay with you if in doubt keep it simple you write economically same thing here if you waste words if a chapter doesn't immediately drive the story forward you'll lose readers keep it Tops you write warmly children flops to Harry Potter for JK Rowling's ideas and inventiveness but they stayed with her because of her warmth you write with humor and a bit of mischief kids want humor and they want books to break rules that they wouldn't dream of breaking in real life think of your favorite children's book and you'll almost certainly smile number eight reached the final full stop congratulations you're almost halfway there Hemingway once said the first draft if anything is crap and he's right nearly all first drafts will have problems some of them quite profound and that's okay the first draft is really just your opportunity to get stuck in on the real business which is refining and perfecting the story you've just told yourself the chances are that you have not properly succeeded in the following rules above so now it's a pretty good time to go back over these and check that you've made full use of their wisdom you'll find that a lot of these things are circular you'll use the same advice over and over again but make more profound use of it each time around number nine get help writing a book is hard work it's lonely those around you are seldom equipped to offer expert feedback and advice and of course this is a difficult road most first novels do not get published so please don't try to go it alone if you finished your novel however then the most direct route to improving it is to get detailed editorial advice on what's working what's not yet working and what to do to fix it this kind of feedback is the gold standard way to improve your writing and number ten get a literary agent and a book deal literary agents only take about one book in a thousand so before you take this final step we do suggest that you've completed one through number nine properly that said if you're not was good enough you will find it easy enough to secure representation just follow these steps a select your target agents be choose about eight to twelve names you're looking for agents who are keen to take on new writers who are active in your area if they happen to represent authors you love then so much the better see write a fabulous cover letter d write a good clear synopsis a process that terrifies most writers but which is easier than you might think e get your stuff out there and good luck don't forget if you're having a hard time writing or finishing your book check out our free writers toolkit it can help you overcome procrastination get organized stay focused and get your book published just head to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit to get your free copy if you enjoyed this video don't forget to give it a thumbs up turn on our notifications and subscribe down below and be sure to visit writers live org for more writing tips and tricks and I'll see you next time
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We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel: https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hello its Peter here again from WritersLife.org and today I'd like to talk to you about how to give your story focus every good story needs to have a solid structure your structure is what helps your plot stay focused and moving along at just the right pace and ensures that your story is cohesive understandable and that there aren't any gaping holes in the plot or inconsistencies that leave your reader confused or irritated learning about how to create a story structure is something that every writer should do before they begin writing their story don't wait until you're halfway through to try to impose a structure or to put together a fragmented narrative yet your structure clear at the very beginning and you'll find it so much easier to stay focused further down the line so what can you do to give your story structure follow these helpful tips first understand the basics every story needs a beginning a middle and an ending we all know that it sounds oh so simple but actually organizing your story in this way is where structure plays a significant role you need to structure your story so it takes the reader on a journey it needs to open with impact then carry them along creating entry and interest at every turn through the middle there will be highs and lows points where the story slows and then speeds up again and then the ending should arrive when it's time and leave readers satisfied but also sad that the ride is over structure helps writers to think about what's needed to make this happen at every stage of the book the beginning needs to introduce readers to your characters to your world and indicate where the story will go next the middle needs to be full of action changes and obstacles that your protagonist may overcome the end ties all the loose ends together all of these aspects must be carefully balanced to help your story unravel just as in short without proper structure your story will feel forced slow or as though it is just going nowhere try to experiment there are lots of different types of structure one can apply to a story and writers may need to experiment with them to find the one that best fits the story they are trying to tell do your readers see the world through the protagonists eyes or are they passing by Stander's does your story focus on a single characters adventure growth and personal change or follow the paths of many is your story an event type story where something has happened in the world and certain things must be done to bring about change learning about different structure types and try to find which one will work best for you is all part of the fun next bend and mold classic structure templates to fit your story there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to story structure that's why a good structure will be flexible and writers will have the ability to more typical story structures to create their own unique one that's what will make your story stand out after all next blend your story structure so it can't be noticed having the ability to structure a novel well is all about doing so with lightness and subtlety a reader shouldn't be able to tell that the structure is there instead the plot should blend seamlessly and the story should flow effortlessly carrying them along with it it shouldn't notice a transition from beginning to middle to end it should just happen without any realization on the readers part outlining your story before you start to write can be a helpful way to ensure you have a good story structure and that your plot works there are a considerable number of ways to structure a story and by using these tips you can make sure you pick the best one for you and don't forget if you're struggling to write or finish your book our free writers toolkit can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination stay focused find time to write and finally get your book published to get access 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 is peter and i'll see you next time bye for now
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How to Handle Editorial Feedback - 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 a game from writerslife.org and coming up today how to handle editorial feedback sending your manuscripts off to an editor can be nerve-racking even though you may be paying them for their services getting feedback can be difficult when you've spent so long trying to make your book as good a bidding can be an editor's job is to find mistakes not just regarding spelling grammar and punctuation but also with regards to how your story works overall of course you are in charge because you are paying so if you pay an editor to review your book it's up to you to direct them about what kind of feedback you want just remember however there having a professional editor review your work before you send it to agents and publishers makes a massive difference in terms of your chances of success if you choose to self publish a professional editor can ensure your book goes on sale being the best version it can possibly be so how can you prepare yourself for editorial feedback and learn how to handle it all professionally first don't panic when you first look at the changes and editors made there may be a lot of them this may make you feel utterly disheartened or completely outraged but either way the key is not to freak out there may be hundreds even thousands of edits to your manuscript a lot of these however will be minor amendments a comma here a formatting change there and are therefore nothing to worry about additional edits may require more time to look over and absorb but remember edits don't mean your manuscript was awful to start with many excellent books need a considerable amount of editing before they hit the shelves and is something all writers must go through to make their book amazing next be thorough take your time to go through every edit and consider whether you want to accept it or reject it don't rush this at first you may feel wounded by some of the suggested changes and your natural reaction may be to refuse them however this might not be what is best for your book so try to stay calm and be as objective as you possibly can be saying that you also don't have to accept every suggestion an editor has made it's your story after all just be sure you are clear in your reasons for doing so and make sure it's not just your ego getting in the way next any questions if you aren't sure why a particular edit hasn't been made get in touch with your editor for clarification doing so can help you get a better understanding and insight into their thinking which will reassure you that they know what they are talking about and have done an excellent job next proofread wants more once you have accepted or rejected the changes made by your editor it's a good idea to have a final read-through of your manuscript to make sure everything is as it should be so reading through one more time will make doubly sure your - script is perfect and ready to be shared with the world and next celebrate working through your edits and manuscripts is one of the very last stages of finalizing your book doing so takes time effort and a cool head it's not easy to let someone else get hands on your work but once you've done this you can celebrate your achievement and don't forget if you're struggling to write or finish your book our free writer's toolkit can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination get organized stay focused find time to write and finally get your book published to get access now while it's still available simply go to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit that's it for that be sure to give us a thumbs up my name is Peter and I'll see you again soon bye for now
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Outdoor Activities to Boost Your Writing Skills - WritersLife.org Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/ Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/ Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus Website: http://www.WritersLife.org Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/ Advertise your book and.or writing https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel: https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hi I'm Jody from WritersLife.org and today we'll be talking about outdoor activities to boost your writing skills now that the weather is warming up and summers around the corner it's no fun being stuck indoors while struggling to get your work done writing offers fantastic flexibility you are your own boss can set your own hours and could work in your pajamas without anyone judging you however it can be easy to get so into your writing that when you look up it's 72 hours later and you realize you haven't left the house or spoken to another soul in days so instead of spending all your time writing hunched desperately over a computer trying to make the words come out why not get outside into the fresh air and sunshine while still being productive and creative at the same time here are some great outdoor activities you can do to boost your writing skills people watching getting out and about provides you with lots of people watching opportunities find a sunny bustling spot and observe all the people from different walks of life who pass you by watching the way people move how they dress how they interact as well as listening in on conversations can provide you with loads of great material for your characters and story country walks immersing yourself in nature can truly be inspiring while the weather is favorable get out into the countryside find some beautiful places to take a stroll and remember to bring your notebook with you so you can observe all sights sounds and smells while you go exercise getting outside moving around is great for your physical and mental health a brisk walk a jog an outdoor gym playing a team sport outside whatever it is if you get out there get fit burn off some steam and de-stress you are likely to return to your desk feeling re-energized refreshed and in a positive mindset this will help you be more focused and productive when you get back to work an open-top bus ride if you've enjoyed your book in a particular place what better way to familiarize yourself with it than being a tourist for a day grab a notebook and head on a city tour in an open-top bus where you can enjoy all the benefits so being outside while getting familiarized with all the most important landmarks if you haven't set your story in a particular place an open-top bus provides a great spot to observe the ever-changing landscape of a city working outdoors the great thing about having a laptop is that you can work just about anywhere so next time the Sun decides to make an appearance why not grab yours and head to the nearest outdoor cafe park or even your own back garden to catch some rays while still sticking to your work hours so next time you're looking sadly at the bright sunshine outside while feeling you need to stay at your desk remember you can enjoy the warmer weather go outside and feel great while still being productive at the same time don't forget if you're having a hard time writing or finishing your book check out our free writer's tool kit it can help you overcome procrastination get organized stay focused and get your book published just head to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit to get your free copy if you enjoyed this video don't forget to give it a thumbs up turn on our notifications and subscribe down below and be sure to visit writer cyborg for more running tips and tricks now see you next time
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What Are Publishers Looking For? - 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 WritersLife.org and today what are publishers looking for getting published is hard all writers know it yet so many of us keep on trying to get our work published we keep going through the long drawn-out process of writing perfecting and sending off her manuscripts we keep writing synopsis and coverlets of searching agents and editors to try and find the best match and painfully excruciating me sitting around I'm waiting to hear any news we do all this for the TV tiny one-in-a-million chance that we might hear back from them and that they might tell us they liked our work and that they want to take it forward it's a lot of effort for such a small chance so how can we make it more worth our while the truth is that we can do everything right we can polish our manuscripts to perfection we can write a dazzling covering letter we can research our audience and prove that there is a readership out there but still we don't get the response we are hoping for it leaves us tearing our hair out staring at our gradually thickening pile of rejection letters and screaming what do you want well we don't have a crystal ball often it's because writers aren't really honestly pay attention to or accepting what it is that publishers want that they see their work rejected time and time again if we close our eyes and ears to what they are asking we naturally can't expect to get very far so just what is it that publishers are looking for they want to be dazzled by your idea your story must be unique but not so out there it has no mass appeal it needs to be mainstream enough that a lot of people will buy or have a specific unique audience that is hungry for it but also needs to be strong enough to stand out from the competition it needs to be on trend or good enough to stand the test of time they want the whole package being great at writing books is no longer enough publishers want someone who they can rely on to get out there and be a powerhouse of promotion - if you are personable presentable and passionate throughout your work you need to make sure that comes across every time you pitch authors can no longer just let their work do the talking or hide behind their stories they need to be marketable as people - next they want a business partner the more skills you can bring to the table the better publishers no longer want to take a punt on a new author no matter how promising they don't like risks they want to know that by going into partnership with you that you can produce resource and by resource we mean book sales showing that you have a significant social media following they want marketing savvy that you are passionate hard-working and already have more books in the pipeline this all helps publishers recognize you as a safe bet your credentials and the author platform will help them see this if you can prove you already have a creative and detailed promotional plan and are willing to put the working this can help you seem more appealing - so if you want to land a traditional publishing deal think about how you can mold yourself and your work into these things we've already mentioned these days a writer needs to be so much more than just a writer so if you can prove you have the business know-how as well as the skill go for it and don't forget if he's struggling to write or for this your book our free writers toolkit can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination get organized stay focused find time to write and finally get your book published to get access 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 I'll see you again soon bye for now
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We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel: https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hello there its Peter here again from WritersLife.org and today 10 ways to get motivated we all have times where we just can't seem to get motivated feeling deep motivated can have a devastating impact on your work and can leave you in a slump where you feel uninspired stressed out and down on yourself this can end up in a vicious cycle where the more you beat yourself up and the less time you spend writing and less motivated you will feel here there are 10 ways to break that cycle and get back on track first of all join a writing group there is nothing like bouncing your ideas around and getting feedback from others to kickstart your writing and a writing group is a perfect place to do so joining a writing room can provide you with invaluable support from like-minded people who will help you reach your writing goals next do some exercise exercise can work wonders when it comes to clearing your head giving you energy and relieving stress so if you're struggling to write why not close that laptop and get out there into the great outdoors get that heart pumping breathe some fresh air and return feeling energized and inspired next read a book sometimes the best way to find motivation is to seek you from others reading brilliant books can help writers remember how glorious a craft it is and find new ideas for their own stories to get them back in the writing game pronto and next go to the cinema it's many a writers dream to write a book that gets turned into a major blockbuster so why not take to the movies to see how it's done watching how the story plays out on film can help inspire you to write a story that you know would translate well this way to next write a short story sometimes writing a novel can feel too overwhelming and that's what gets us into a writing slump in the first place so why not give yourself a break and start small instead write a short story and get the satisfaction of completing something from start to finish this then might make you feel more ready to take on the next more significant piece of work next have a brainstorming session instead of staring at a blank page desperately trying to get the words to come out try some writing exercises to loosen you up instead a brainstorming session where you just relax your mind and let all your ideas come out can be a great way to find some little gems that will motivate you to get writing once more next create a character questionnaire getting to know your characters better can be a great motivator so why not create a character questionnaire and interview them one by one to find those hidden depths and layers you need to make your characters stand out and next get organized feeling cluttered and disorganized could be a massive blocker when it comes to creativity flowing so organize your research write some chapter outlines pull your ideas together and make a plan with a time frame in mind to doing this will make you feel so much more on top of things I'm ready to get started with a clear head our next step is tidy up the same goes for organizing your physical space wherever you write should be clear and clutter free so before you try a write make sure you do at idea and clear out so you feel calm and ready to get those words onto paper and next have a writing day sometimes it can be challenging to find the time to write a writing day could help you get motivated once more so why not set aside some time where you can clear your schedule and all you have to do is write then you can make some serious headway and will feel motivated and inspired once more these ten ways to get motivated will help you to keep the writing process fresh and exciting maintain focus and reduce procrastination so next time you feel as though you need a bit of a motivational boost why not give these methods but try 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 http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit okay 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 and I'll see you next time
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We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel: https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hello it's Peter here again from WritersLife.org and today I'd like to talk about unusual writing tips there are thousands of pieces of writing advice out there some useful some just don't supply some are obvious some to obscure some of you agree with some you don't every writer who likes to learn and grow we'll search for writing tips and advice however if this is something you regularly do you may find you come across a lot of the same tips and ideas over and over again write every day show don't tell always use a professional editor and so on these pieces of writing and mice are great and useful for the vast majority of writers however you may well have taken those on board already developing as a writer is all about trying new things so if you're looking for some unique and unusual writing tips to use to refresh and refocus your writing why not give these ago first writing about your writing sessions if you want to discover how you work best as a writer than keeping a writing journal or long book about your writing sessions can reveal a lot observe details such as the time and day you wrote where the writing took place how much you write in one space of time how you felt when you were writing how long it has been since your last session and everything else you think might be useful while this might eat into your valuable writing time it could prove to be extremely helpful if patterns start to emerge and give you interesting insights into how where and when you perform at you best next don't think just right don't say another word don't even breathe just start writing just do it right now get your computer open that document and write without thinking about anything else there is loads of advice on how to start a writing session forget it all and just do it instead next Jamie fine your writing set timers right while you walk acting out your book basically try anything that turns it into a game if you can make your writing as fun and challenging as possible this will motivate you to keep going keep challenging yourself or trying to be your score and suddenly you'll want to keep writing all day long and next create emotion playlists music can be powerful when it comes to enhancing or releasing emotions make amazing playlists that you could listen to when you're angry happy sad in love and so on play them loudly and write down everything you're feeling this can be a great way of perfectly capturing emotions and then using these in your stories next start at the end most writers write linearly but why not try and change it up a little next time you come up with a story idea challenge yourself to write the end first and work backwards it could turn out to be insightful and entertaining next don't restrict yourself in any way we alright with our guards up a little why not try writing without caring what anyone else thinks right the sexy sexy you can imagine all the most vile of brutal death write about something that scares you or your guilty pleasures or secrets your weirdest darkest thoughts you could come up with something compelling and find this liberating - you don't have to show it to anyone or use it if you don't want to it's up to you next right outside sometimes the Sun on your face or the wind whipping your hair around can be exhilarating and inspiring we all have our sensible and comforting spots - writing makes it up a little right somewhere unusual and see if this gives you an extra boost next focus on criticism instead of comforting yourself by reading the great reviews or remembering the words of encouragement you've been given instead concentrate on the criticism the worst thing anyone has ever said about your writing all the people that don't believe you can do it get angry and use that anger to motivate you to prove them all wrong if you're looking to try something a little different with your writing why not experiment with these tips and see how they make you feel if you have any unusual writing tips share them with us one writer's life 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 like this video give us a thumbs up and subscribe to our channel for more my name's Peter and I'll see you next time
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We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel: https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hi I'm Jody from WritersLife.org and today we'll be talking about how to stop your blog from becoming boring we all know that a great author blog can do wonders when it comes to boosting your profile as an author but just because we love to write books doesn't mean that writing blog posts will come naturally to us writing and maintaining an impressive blog is hard work and for many writers it can be difficult to come up with fresh and exciting new material for their blog posts as well as trying to concentrate on their book however if writers can juggle the two the rewards can be invaluable but a boring blog can do your career worse damage than not writing one at all so how do you make sure that your blog posts are made fresh and interesting and say something your readers want to hear let us first discuss what makes blog posts boring in the first place all facts but no story people love facts facts are fascinating after all but a list of cold hard facts will leave your readers disengaged be playful have a buildup tell a story to deliver the most significant impact too egocentric if your blog post is all about you it will quickly bore your readers to tears we're not saying you aren't super interesting but you need to mix in more observational or helpful pieces otherwise you'll turn your readers off no personality don't be afraid to reveal your personality through your posts share your opinions and show who you are a blog without personality doesn't allow readers to connect with the voice behind the posts and they'll want to get to know you so let them in no impact don't write about nothing actually consider what will make an impact what will get your readers to sit up and take notice create a buzz stir people into action make your blog count for something you'll find it so much more fun to write if you do misjudging your audience what some people may find boring others may find fascinating so it's crucial that you figure out who your target audience is and then go on to work at creating blog posts that are interesting for them your blog posts don't have to be universally fascinating but if you don't work out who they're for chances are they'll fall on deaf ears so how can you make sure to never write a boring post again if you can be funny be funny there's nothing quite as appealing as making someone laugh you don't have to stuff your blogpost with knock-knock jokes but try to inject some wit some humor some sarcasm and you'll soon find readers clamoring you for more keep them hooked until the end it's all well and good having a punchy headline and a smart opening paragraph but if your post is all style and no substance your readers will call you out make sure you give your readers reasons to read it all the way through the end is where you'll encourage them to like or share your post so they need to get there if they're going to make an impact be emotive we're not saying readers need to finish reading your blog posts and floods of tears but trying to conjure up a picture and play on their emotions is a good thing make it personal tell a story make sure you are at least trying to be effecting make sure you seduce your reader flatter them lure them in make them buy into what you have to say for the long term so they keep coming back for more so there you have it some quick tips to ensure you never write a dull post again how do you come up with material for your author blogs share your ideas with us down below and don't forget if you're having a hard time writing or finishing your book our free writers toolkit can help it can help you overcome procrastination get organized stay focused and get your book published just head over to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit to get your free copy if you enjoyed this video don't forget to give it a thumbs up turn on our notifications and subscribe down below and be sure to visit writer's life.org for more writing tips and tricks and I'll see you next time
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We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel: https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 be sure to like this video give us a thumbs up and subscribe to our channel for more I'll see you next time
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We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel: https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hi I'm Jody from riders life's at work and today we'll be talking about the beginner's checklist to writing a novel you think the opening to every novel is different that perhaps there is no right or wrong way to start we have all heard the phrase begin at the beginning but what exactly does that mean in fact there are strategies you can employ when starting your novel that will give it a greater chance of success remember while most people might not judge a book by its cover if you haven't grabbed a person's attention before the first chapter is through you don't stand much of a chance of them continuing the opening of your book needs to be powerful and exciting it needs to reveal enough of the characters and their stories to engage the reader and make them want to find out more there are in fact only four good ways you can start your novel and almost every successful book will fit into one of them pick one of these approaches and you are far more likely to keep your readers interested the prologue opening your book with a prologue is a clever way of engaging the reader from the beginning you take the reader to a time far earlier than the present story and describe a scene that reveals some of the background or a standalone scene that intrigues the reader and will have significance later in the book a prologue helps establish why things are the way they are it hints that action later to come it can be used to create suspense intrigue and delights a prologue sets the tone for your novel without necessarily having to bring any of your main characters into it the action opening another classic way to start your novel is to open it with a scene where your protagonist is in the middle of some action action which is relatives in the main story the action doesn't have to be the helicopter exploding in the sky but it needs to be something which relates to the core of the story whether it's your heroes daily routine a fight which catalyst is the breakdown of the relationship a car crash anything where you see your character doing something interesting something which reveals a little about them that will spark the readers interest and keep them at reading on starting in the middle a rather more unusual approach is to start your novel in the middle of the story the lot has already happened and you want to introduce your protagonist having been already deeply affected by these events and this might be the best way to do it much of your story is then told in Reverse explaining how things came to be this opening can be very effective if you write it well as readers will immediately want to know the how and why of it all and therefore it will continue to read your book in order to find out the frame device another common way to begin your first chapter is a tell a story within your story an example of a frame device would be a character in your story settling down to read a book which then becomes the main story this is a clever way of coaxing the reader in as writing about someone being interested and intrigued by your story makes the actual reader trust and it must be worth reading - this device is also used to make huge jumps in the story as you can have a narrator summarize a long passage of time in just a single sentence for example it continued this way for years taking time to consider how to approach the first chapter of your book is so important find the one that works best for you and thanks strategically and you will have a better chance of drawing your reader in as well as bringing out the best in your story - don't forget if you're having a hard time writing or finishing your book check out our free writer's tool kit it can help you overcome procrastination get organized stay focused and get your book published just head over to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit to download your free copy if you enjoyed this video don't forget to give it a thumbs up turn on our notifications and subscribe down below and be sure to visit writer sly org for more writing tips and tricks and I'll see you next time
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Writing Tips for Aspiring Writers - WritersLife.org Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/ Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/ Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus Website: http://www.WritersLife.org Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/ Advertise your book and.or writing https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel: https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hi I'm Jody from Writer's life at work and today we'll be talking about writing tips for aspiring writers writing is a really wonderful activity personally I really enjoy reading and writing historical romance if you are an aspiring writer here are some tips to get you started the hook the opening of your story should be a hook that catches the reader and makes them want to read on usually you would start with the conflict or point of change in some stories you can however show a bit of the characters normal life before introducing the problem or conflict that changes the character's life the hero's journey this type of story is known as the hero's journey and requires skill to write the main point is that your writing should be deliberate and not a coincidence the first few paragraphs should make the reader want to continue they should be interesting and if there is any background information in the first few paragraphs it should be interspersed with conflict large chunks of background information or description will quickly bore the reader and should be avoided pick up a few books and read the first few pages to see how other writers write them there is even a chart you can follow specifically called the hero's journey google it and you'll see what I'm talking about introduce your conflict introduce the problem or conflict in the first few pages if we don't know from the beginning what the conflict is we may not want to read on after all it's the conflict that keeps us reading conflicts can be internal with the character external between the character and the outside world or both but we all know the best type of conflict is internal background information background information should be kept at a minimum and short stories while in novels bits of background information should be provided in various places large chunks of background information at one place however should be avoided dialogue dialogue should sound natural but should not be exactly like real-life conversation read dialogue aloud to see whether it sounds right or not dialogue should also be consistent with the character's personality if your character seems to be a rogue from other descriptions but the dialogue shows them it to be extremely nice there should be a reason to it does the character have multiple faces are they only that way certain people or have you used the dialogue that's inconsistent with the character's personality every scene in your story it should move it forward or show characterization but preferably both no scenes should be there without a purpose during the rewrite stage ask yourself whether the scene further supply or show his characterization what would happen if you throw the scene out well the story fall apart like a sweater would if you cut out some yarn or will the story remain complete without the scene if the story is complete without the scene did the scene show some necessary information about the character if not then it's unnecessary and should not be included in the story don't forget if you're having a hard time writing or finishing your book check out our free writers toolkit it can help you overcome procrastination get organized stay focused and get your book published just head over to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit to download your FREE copy and if you enjoyed this video don't forget to give it a thumbs up turn on our notifications and subscribe down below and be sure to visit WritersLife.org for more reading tips and tricks and I'll see you next time
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We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel: https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hello its Peter here again from Writer's life and today how to develop your initial book idea there's nothing quite like a feeling of coming up with a brilliant idea for a new book it might come to you in a flash when you are relaxing or thinking about all the things you might see or hear is something that inspires you all you might have added the idea at the back of your mind for a long time and feel now is the time to explore it further however you happened upon your initial book idea it can be an exciting time when you get that first spa knowing what to do with it next however can be a little more tricky writing a novel is no mean feat after all a while it can be tempting just to jump right in and start without researching and taking the time to understand your story idea and whether it can work you can end up in trouble some writers like to simply write and see where it takes them while this can be freeing and productive most writers find that they'd end up backing themselves into a corner suddenly their story runs out of steam all the plots has gotten so complicated there's no keeping track of what is going on or they have backed themselves into a corner and there is nowhere left to go finding out that your story isn't going to work when you've already invested time and energy into it can be very disheartening that's why it's a good idea to take some steps to ensure you can get from chapter 1 right through until the end so how do you do this first of all shape your idea once you have your brilliant initial idea don't stop there spend lots of time bending and shaping it experimenting with it and allowing it to grow think about your characters motivations work out how to add unique twists to your plot push the limits of your imagination by breaking from the mold one great idea does not make a novel so make sure you spend time adding to it and then chipping away at it and then adding to it again until your idea is something much more sculpted and much more powerful as a result next pay attention to everyone and everything it's easy to get too focused on your main characters and too bogged down in the main plot however a good book has minor characters and subplots too and these should be just as fierce and imaginative and intriguing and fantastic as the rest of your novel make sure it has depth and layers and make sure you can tie everything together at the end when writing your first draft write about everything include it's all pack your story full of interesting characters and places and things to make it burst from the page next give it space to write a book you need enough material to keep it going if you find that you're struggling to find enough to say or are trying too hard to fill out your chapters but soon find your book will feel slow and lethargic keep up the energy pick up the pace and if parts of your plot feels slow work out how to add drama to amp them up and drive them forward so you're right a real page-turner next get rid of the excess once you've written your first draft you can now start to strip it back get rid of everything that isn't sorry even if it's brilliantly written you'll know when something has no place being in your book and even though it may hurt to take it out it's the only way to make sure your story is truly great by implementing these techniques you'll take your story from its initial idea to something far more exciting something tangible well developed and ultimately something that you can be truly proud of developing your book ideas takes focus but doing so and allowing oneself the time to truly explore the creative process will mean that your book will be all the better and no doubt your readers will think so too and don't forget if it's struggling to write or finish your book our free writers toolkit can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination get organized stay focused find time to write and finally get your book published to get access to it now while it's still available simply go to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit that's http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit that's it for now be sure to give us a thumbs up and subscribe to our channel for more and I'll see you next time
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