It’s most likely happened to everyone. You’re thinking of a word, but you’re just not sure how to spell it. And, your not even getting close enough for your Word program to give you suggestions. Since this is a common occurrence, Hubspot decided to put together an infographic full of tips. And, since those who…
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Your Writing Week – You’ve Got to Make a Schedule
Contributed by Team Member Suzanne Lieurance As you’re planning your work week, be sure to do the following if you wish to have the most productive week possible: 1. List your 3 major writing/career goals at the top of this week’s marketing plan – that way, you can check each of the actions you plan…
Building a Writing Career Takes Practice and Focus
buildMy 10 year old grandson is trying out for the All County Band in his area. He was telling me the piece he has to play is difficult. I told him that practice is a powerful tool. Just 10-15 minutes a day will help tremendously. Obviously the more practice the better, but my grandson has…
What Is Your Writing Forte?
Writing is such a unique journey for each and every writer. Some find it easy to meld their chapters one into another; others find it easy to get just the right ending, with some kind of twist or surprise that gives it a great edge. Others still, find it easy to jump right into a…
3 Steps to Querying Publishers and Agents
You’ve been slaving for months, maybe years, on your manuscript. You’ve read about belonging to a critique group to help hone your work and took the advice to heart. You have also listened to the advice about submitting your manuscript to an editor after your critique group is done with it, and after you’ve meticulously…
Keep Your Writing Goals Front and Center
As a writer, you have to move forward to keep up with the onslaught of books and authors in the book publishing arena. And, you especially need to be sure you’re keeping in alignment with your writing goals. This means every now and then you need to stop to evaluate what your core goals are…
Writers – 4 Powerful Steps to Breaking Bad Habits
Habits are pretty much who you are. Are you a positive thinker? Are you ambitious? Do you work hard? Are you a compulsive cleaner? Do you procrastinate? Do you fear jumping in? Some of the items above are traits, but they are also habits created – they reflect your actions and reactions. They are part…
6 Tips to Make the Most Out of Writing Workshops
Guest post by writing coach Suzanne Lieurance Six Simple Ways to Make the Most of Any Writing Workshop or Writing Class If you’ve recently signed up for a writing workshop or writing class, in the hopes of becoming a better writer, then follow these simple steps to make the most of that experience: 1) Read!…
The Author Platform – It Should Have Been Started Yesterday
Did you ever hear the expression, “a stitch in time saves nine?” Whether you’re an author or freelance writer, that’s how you need to think of your writing platform. Get it started first, as the foundation of your business. It’s much more effective than trying to play catch-up. If you’re an author, your platform needs…
Writing Skills – Spread Your Wings
Writing has many different genres within the fiction and nonfiction realms. There are children’s, young adult, romance, mystery, fantasy, science fiction, poetry, memoirs, biographies, travel, health, food, magazine articles, business content, and much more. Most writers seem to start off in one particular genre – with one specific set of skills. Often, they stay there….