Word Magic
Is time management a challenge for you? Over the past couple of months, several writers contacted me asking for tips to help them get more done when working from home. Although they had more time, they were less productive. Time management: the more time you have, the less productive you are On the face of it, this seems silly, but … Read more
Freelance writing is pretty much recession-proof, so take heart if you’ve lost gigs and clients because of the pandemic. You may need to boost your marketing and visibility, but clients are out there, waiting for you. Look on your losses as an opportunity to revamp and revitalize your business. Start by discovering the big secret to winning more gigs. Freelance … Read more
You want to write a book, but not now: you’ll start later, when you have more time. Many beginning authors never get started, because writing a book seems too complicated. They tell themselves stories like: “I don’t have enough time…” “After I do all my research…” “No one will buy my book anyway, so what’s the point?” Want to write … Read more
I’ve received some questions from readers who want to write fiction. When they try however, they find that they’re writing from their life. Is fictionalizing your experiences allowed? Of course it is. Most first novels are semi-autobiographical. Think of it this way. When you write fiction, you’re tapping into your emotions. Memory’s tied to emotion, so your own “stuff” will … Read more
If you’re a new author, there’s a lot to learn about writing fiction—and you never stop learning. Something to keep in mind. When you write fiction, you’re writing a story. Here’s a brilliant explanation of “story” from Lisa Cron’s excellent book, Wired For Story: A story is how what happens affects someone who is trying to achieve what turns out … Read more