For almost almost anything new we want to do, there’s a learning curve. If you want to become a traditionally published author, a self-published author or a blogger, you must work yourself around the curve. How do you do this? You can choose from a variety of ways: Attend a conference. There are a variety of conferences available all over…
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Winning Contests Gives You and Your Work More Exposure
It’s difficult for most of us to toot our own horn. Yet, if we want our work to get read, sometimes doing so becomes necessary. We also have to learn to ask others to help toot our horn. Especially because when others get involved, the music gets louder and sounds better. That’s why contests serve writers so well. Winning extends…
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6 Things to Do When Things Go Wrong
I’m writing today’s post as much for myself as for you. I had a bad day. Some things went terribly wrong. This upset me, depressed me, made me feel not good enough, worried, and concerned that my project might not succeed. We writers, like other artists, have to be ready to face bad days. They can arrive whenever a rejection…
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The Value of Good Editing
With November over and so many writers patting themselves on the back for having completed the challenge of Write Nonfiction in November (or National Novel Writing Month), I’m sorry to say it’s not time to rest on your laurels. No…it’s time to get editing or get a good editor…or both. There’s value in good editing. Good editing brings your manuscript…
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A New Publishing World Requires a New Type of Writer
Over the course of the last 29 days of Write Nonfiction in November (WNFIN) blog posts, one thing struck me over and over again: The publishing world changes almost daily. I know most writers know this. They just don’t always get what it means to them and to their ability to succeed as authors. And if they get it, they…
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