There's no bad excuse for skipping
a day's writing.
Make your motto: Tomorrow. Seriously.
Monday, February 20, 2012
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Encouraging or Discouraging
I have some encouraging, or discouraging, words for you as you continue to write your book.
Longtime authors, such as myself, still hit some tough spots as we work on our books. I'm fast approaching the point where I'm sure "this is the dumbest idea for a novel I've ever had." (Really, Bill? Dumber than an alcoholic pope ending up on Skid Road? What were you thinking?) Fortunately (?), I've been there many times before and will just keep writing.
As you work at your writing skills (by writing) some things do get easier. And some, I suspect, never will.
But after you've written a book or two, and so you know you can write a book or two, it's less likely the tough spots will make you quit.
Don't quit.
Just keep writing.
Longtime authors, such as myself, still hit some tough spots as we work on our books. I'm fast approaching the point where I'm sure "this is the dumbest idea for a novel I've ever had." (Really, Bill? Dumber than an alcoholic pope ending up on Skid Road? What were you thinking?) Fortunately (?), I've been there many times before and will just keep writing.
As you work at your writing skills (by writing) some things do get easier. And some, I suspect, never will.
But after you've written a book or two, and so you know you can write a book or two, it's less likely the tough spots will make you quit.
Don't quit.
Just keep writing.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Bad Tips for Writers 011
Have a question about a publication? Give
the editor a call!
Make your motto: He -- or she-- will want
to hear my idea!
the editor a call!
Make your motto: He -- or she-- will want
to hear my idea!
Friday, February 3, 2012
The Kindle Advantage and Disadvantage
I've become a fan of Kindle Direct Publishing. One of its features is a constant updating of what books have sold. Last month How to Write Your Novel in Nine Weeks was my top one (of six books) but so far this month it's been My Great-grandfather Turns 12 Today.
A disadvantage of self-publishing is it's all you. It isn't just the writing and editing. It's the cover and protional description and, truth be told, figuring out how to actually get your book up there. It took me more than a few tries to figure out how to get the cover art to show up. I took a lot of specific notes after my first success. If you're having trouble with that, just drop me a line.
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