How Do You See Yourself As A Writer? By Margaret A. Nystrom
What we call ourselves and our profession is often the psychological difference between accomplishing our goals and dreaming about them.
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Intellectual Property Rights For Novelists by Matthew Brennan
When it comes to claiming intellectual property rights, novelists and other authors need to file a copyright. This is a little easier than patents or trademarks, which require more extensive legal filings.
Three Days to More Intense and Focused Writing by Wyatt Bessing
I find that if I’m too relaxed in my chair, slouching or sinking down, I automatically enter a relaxed state of mind, a kind of fuzziness that might momentarily aid the flexibility of my thoughts, but soon becomes a detriment to focus.
Amazing Adventures by Author Carol Malone
I know if we put as much effort into balancing the rest of the significant areas of our lives with our passion for writing, we’ll not only be terrific authors and leaders in the field, we’ll be more likeable, grounded, healthy, financially savvy, relaxed and happy. And shouldn’t that be the goal of our writing, to feel marvelously amazing? I know that’s my goal.
Writing a (Character-Driven) Romantic Comedy by Kay Keppler
As we discussed the story problems, it became more clear that (at least some of) my problems stemmed from my heroine’s being too action-oriented and not detail-oriented enough. She was acting like a CIA clandestine operator, not a desk jockey bound by reports.
Retiring from Writing and Fitness Blog by Faith Van Horne
I started blogging about writing and fitness because I found that I felt most complete when I was active both creatively and physically.
Cold Cleaning: What to Work on When You’re Snowed in By Tiffany Turpin Johnson
Admit it: you kinda like being snowed in. We live fast-paced lives that sometimes move even faster when we leave our day jobs at night and take on the duties of our families and homes, so it can be nice to have a forced break from the daily grind.
15 Mistakes I Made on the Way to Publication by Martha O’Sullivan
As we caught up on each other’s lives, many of my cousins were surprised to learn I was a published author. Their initial reaction was unexceptional.“I didn’t know you were a writer! How long have you’ve been writing?”
Submitting Your Work For Publication by Nikolas Baron
So you finally did it. You just typed your last sentence on your first novel and the cursor silently blinks on next to the words “el fin”
Writing Through Pain by Annmarie Miles
Have been pondering a lot (but not writing a lot) lately, about how hard it is to write when you are in pain.
I Got Your Number! Using Numbers in a Book Title by Scott Lorenz
Recently on LinkedIn, J.D. Gershbein, a global speaker and social branding specialist, raised the question, “Does a numbered step approach to titling a book have a positive effect on sales?”
Practice Your Skills on Wattpad by Ken Myers
Many people work hard on their style of writing in the hopes of one day being published. Although many of these people do so for the glamour and royalties, most write because they have a story to tell.
Artist Entrepreneur: W for Web Site—The Artist’s Alphabet Guide to Writing About Your Art by Aletta de Wal
You could just launch into writing, but three steps in preparation will help you focus your writing.
The Opposites Problem-Solving Technique by Margaret A. Nystrom
Stuck with your writing? Don’t know what to do next? Out of creative options?
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