Word Magic
Here’s the biggest challenge with writing tips: you tend to forget them when you need them most. A few days ago, I caught myself whining to a friend about a lack of inspiration for a current project; I wasn’t sure I’d make the deadline. “You’re overthinking,” my friend suggested. “You’ve got dozens of writing tips for getting inspired and writing … Read more
Are you new to freelance writing? You can move from the world of “struggling writer” to that of the well-paid professional writer easily enough. Here’s my favorite method: quid pro quo. That is, you do something for me, and I do something for you. You can use the power of quid pro quo in many ways. It’s similar to writing … Read more
If you’re writing fiction, you need to observe everything. Not only with your eyes, but with all your senses. Start training yourself to pay attention: use your journal, and write down what you see, hear, touch, taste and smell. Here’s why: the power of your fiction is in the details. When you use detail, via a viewpoint character, readers will … Read more
What could you achieve if you chose to write more? I’m fond of saying that you can overcome any writing challenge by writing more. You might: Get more writing commissions, if you contacted your freelance clients regularly; Sell more books, if you’re a self-publishing author; Develop a lucrative side hustle based on writing, if you’d like to become a full-time … Read more
Can’t write? Every creative person suffers from major and minor blocks. You need a creative strategy to deal with yours. By the way, everyone (whether you consider yourself a writer or not) suffers creative resistance. If you’re convinced you “can’t write,” that’s resistance. A creative strategy helps you to write, even if you’re convinced you can’t Unfortunately, if you’re a … Read more