One of the reasons I put off writing fiction for as long as I did was that I really had no clear idea of how to start. That might sound a bit foolish, but I honestly felt that if I had no means of publishing my fiction, then writing was basically a waste of time. […]
Five Links Friday 1/30/15
And we’re back for another look at the best blog posts or articles I read this week about writing. 1. From Nina Amir at Write Nonfiction Now, here are 3 Ways to Overcome the Most Common Obstacle to Success. “To succeed as a writer or an author requires a willingness to dive deeply into your […]
Don’t Be Afraid of Critique Groups
As new writers, we all experience the fear of rejection. Not from publishers and editors, but from friends and family. Nothing strikes more fear into the heart of an aspiring writer than the idea of a loved one handing you back your manuscript with a timid grin, saying, “It’s, uh, good.” Somehow it’s easier to […]
Time Management For Writers
One of the things I’ve learned about writing in the last few years is that you never stop learning. Whether you’ve been writing for five years or fifty, you’re never as good as you need to be and you’re never as good as you can be. When I first starting working on fiction, a common […]
5 Things a Writer Can Learn from a Rejection Letter
“I’d like to try to get this published, but I’m afraid. What if they don’t like it?” That’s a common fear for new writers. And it’s an understandable one. You put your heart and soul into a story. You spend precious free time writing it, perfecting it, and reading it over and over until you’re […]
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