Word magic.
Is finding time to write a struggle? No matter how busy you are, chances are you can find spare minutes, and even hours, especially if you think creatively. Find time to write: use spare (0r creative) minutes If you pick up your kids from school, you’ll spend five minutes or more waiting. And what about the hour or two you … Read more
Choosing your favorite writing app can be a challenge if you’re a beginning writer. You want to use the “best” app, but how do you decide which is best for you? I discussed the best writing app for books here. At the time, I was upset because a writing app I’d used for many months shut down with zero warning. … Read more
Struggling with your writing? What if you could become productive, quite painlessly, and enjoy the process? You can; just relax. Does that sound too simple? In a way, it is. Although I love productivity tips and apps, over the years I’ve come to understand that I much prefer thinking about productivity to getting on with it. Creativity isn’t complicated. Mostly … Read more
The self-publishing process involves many elements. It’s easy to get bogged down. You wait and wait some more: for a cover to be done, or for beta readers. To avoid so much waiting, develop a workflow, so that your writing and publishing process eliminates wasted time. Try these tips. 1. Get an idea, write a blurb (description) As soon as … Read more
Hate procrastination, but find yourself indulging in this dangerous habit? Me too. I’m always making excuses for procrastinating; my excuses feel legitimate at the time, even though they’re rubbish. Perhaps you make excuses too. Procrastination: you have many, many excuses My favorite excuses for not writing: “I don’t know enough.” I decide to call someone. This person never has time … Read more