Contributed by Suzanne Lieurance I watched a video of Tony Robbins on YouTube the other day and he said something that really stuck with me. He said, “If you are unhappy with anything in your life, simply raise your standards in that area.” So what did he mean by that? Well, according to Robbins, we…
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Read as a Writer
Every writer has been told to read, read, read. Read as much as you can to improve your own writing skills. Well, I read an interesting article at Writer Unboxed that explained why simply reading to improve your writing won’t cut it. According to the author, Julianna Baggott Faculty Director of Vermont College of Fine…
Traditionally Publishing – Keep Submitting
While most of my ghosting clients self-publish, there are some who go the traditional route. This is definitely commendable, but it does require patience and tenacity. If you have a story you believe in and want to go the traditional route, then dig your heels in, roll-up your sleeves and start submitting. Keep in mind…
Are You a Writer? You’ve Got to Keep Learning and Growing
Contributed by Team Member Suzanne Lieurance I can always tell when someone knows almost ‘nothing’ about writing. They are the ones who think they already know ‘everything’. They’re the ones who can’t be bothered to take a writing class or a writer’s workshop, or work with a writing coach. They are the ones who believe…
Writing Tips – 5 Ways to Annoy an Editor
Contributed by Anne Duguid Knol The wonderful thing is that you can annoy an editor at any and all points throughout the publishing process. This allows you to get your own back for all the odd comments sprinkled on every page of your great works from kindergarten onwards. After all, your inbox is full of…
Writing – Showing vs. Telling
Yeah, yeah, yeah . . . we’ve all heard of, or read about the showing and telling aspect of writing: you must show, not tell. But, there are those out there just beginning a writing career and may be uncertain as to the importance of this writing strategy. While there must be some amount of…
Tips to Overcome Writing Procrastination
Contributed by Mary Jo Guglielmo. “If and When were planted, and Nothing grew.” ~Proverb Procrastination………….who me? I know how to get things done; I also know how to procrastinate. As a writer, sometimes procrastination has to do with feeling lost in a project, other times it’s about not being satisfied with a draft. Personally, I’m…
Traditional Book Publishing – Contract to Sales to Career
You’ve chosen to write books, possibly children’s books, and you’ve done it right. You did your homework and learned the craft of writing. You created a polished manuscript and submitted it to publishers. And, knowing it’s not necessarily the best writer who gets published, but the one who perseveres, you were steadfast and didn’t let…
4 Writing Tips on Using Descriptions
Using descriptions can be a powerful writing tool. The most important thing to keep in mind is to use your imagination. Close your eyes and picture what your character is doing. Picture what the scene looks like then paint it with words. Below are four tips to help you get a handle on writing…
Writing a Memoir – 5 Rules
While this site is for those who want to author a children’s book, I do get the occasional individual who wants a memoir written. So, I thought I’d provide some information on that topic. Writing a memoir is different things to different people. Some people are looking for closure, or a cathartic release from a…