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5 Platforms To Start Your Writing Career And Make Money
start your writing career on a platform that’ll connect you to your audience, show the value of your work and make writing a working career.
Are These 5 Things Blocking Your Writing Productivity?
sometimes getting more productive starts with figuring out what’s making you non-productive.
9 Worth-Buying Valentine’s Day Gifts for Writers and Authors
I’ve snooped around the Internet to get you 9 worth-buying items that your writing valentine will love. Whether they are a fiction writer, screenwriter, or even poet, there is something special in this list for them. You just have to buy and give it to them.
The Trails and Tribulations of This Writer: January 2023
The Trials and Tribulations of a Writer is a new series that’ll encapsulate my thoughts, struggles, questions, and in-time journey as a writer. I got the title from an amazing professor I had last semester. And even though this post will be the first in the series, I already love the series so much. The series doesn’t have tight deadlines, leaves room for more creativity, doesn’t have a specific length goal, and just allows me to let loose. And I thought that I’d have a lot of things to say for January but I guess not. Anyways here is the…
I Don’t Think I’m Ready To Write A Book
However long it takes, there needs to be some season for focusing on (some level of) mastery in the art of writing before actively working toward publishing a book or piece
The Business of Being a Writer – The Intro
All that work is done in hope of reaching literary success: Hoping to make money from ( live off ) the art that you love practicing.
Writing This Week: Planning Ahead
I’ve given a lot of thought to what I want to write this year and how I want to really take charge of my writing career.
The Art of Being A Writer – It’s Not Just About Making Art
It’s not really about making up random stories and putting literal words on a literal paper, but a lot about drawing from history and life experiences to impact the future.
Ending The Year With A Pivot And Looking Forward to Great Change
All that was fun, and I’d honestly do it over again but it’s time to get down to business and pivot toward the right direction so that I can focus on my writing career and accomplish my writing goals.
Writing This Week: Getting Back on Track and Revamping
That’s the pivotal point I’m in, understanding this writing journey I’m on, and getting a clearer picture of where I want to go.
Coming Up With A Title For A Story
I never expected to struggle with story titles. And I haven’t really considered it much until recently. Whenever I write stories that I don’t publish or don’t need to submit for class assignments, titles arent an issue. If anything most of these pieces get temporary titles that get changed often the more I develop the story. Though for one story, I knew the title before I even started writing it. Nonetheless, for many stories that start off with writing and plotting, their titles are usually undecided. Having to submit stories for class assignments and having to publish stories for my…
Writing This Week: Being Inspired By My Own Work
I’ve just got over the hump of midterm week, I think, and I’m honestly just trying to make it to finals week in one piece…I also realized that it’s okay if I don’t get everything done at the exact moment that I want it done
Improving My Greatest Writing Weakness: Grammar & 7 Tips to Improve Your Grammar
I am not perfect and mistakes are bound to happen when writing. But if these mistakes distract readers from the story then this mistake has got to be dealt with. Because when I publish a story ( and soon a novel ) I want people to read my story and enjoy its events, not be distracted by my grammar
Don’t Forget These 5 Things When You Buy Your Writer’s Notebook
After embarrassing myself on a train fumbling with a notebook and pencil I learned that there were some things to consider whenever I go to buy my writer’s notebook. And some things for you to consider too. Your writer’s notebook should suit you and your stories.
I’ve Made Money! – Income Report #2 – June 2022
And while I am so happy that I’ve earned something, I am also so ready to make even more money.
Should Writers Move For A Better Shot At Publishing Deal?
Does where I live, and where you live really impact the chances of getting a publishing deal?… There are opportunities that you and I just won’t come across if we are not in the place that they’re offered
I Am Starting A Substack Newsletter!
With low maintenance, I get to make money doing something I’m already doing, writing fiction…
8 Ways To Increase Your Writing Stamina
the next key to unlocking the next level of my productivity is increasing my writing stamina…My journey with writing stamina is a never eneding one. But as I continue to understand what works for me as a writer, there are so many ways and opportunities for me to increase and maintain my writing stamina.
22 Ways To Recycle, Reuse, and Repurpose Old Unwanted Books
Being able to use books to make new furniture has definitely topped the cake for me. Imagine making a small table structure using old books and topping it off with a paper mache top.
Getting Back Into A Productive Writing Routine
I have always struggled with work management and attaining productivity that produced good and progressing results. But … I think I’ve gotten into a really effective groove.
Quickly Write Your College Paper in 5 Easy Steps
If you want to write a decent or really good essay quickly you first have to know what your teacher wants. What does he/she want you to know and write?
Submitting A Manuscript For English Class
Honestly, I’m sort of laughing at these three clues because although they are accurate clues, the story is nothing like what these three sound like alone.
How To Write A Book As A Plotter: 5 Plotting Methods
This post is a bonus post to my previous post, where you’ll see how I figured out whether I am a Plotter or a Panster. I also laid out the plotting method I’m going to try out to write my books. Maybe you’ve read that post or maybe not. Since I know how difficult it can be to understand what a plotter is beyond what they are I’ll not only go over the fundamentals surrounding plotters for you but how they actually write. This will give you an idea of how to approach writing a book as a plotter, either…
Finding Out If I’m Am Panster Or Plotter: My Method Writing As A Planster
Wanting to find a routine or strategy to help me move past a couple of pages I stumbled upon outlining and plotting in my research and web surfing.
How Fast Can You Finish Your Reading List With These 12 Tips?
Reading lists can take forever to finish. But they don’t have to. Whether you’ve got to clean out your library like I do or just are excited to read great books and can’t wait to move on. You’ve got 12 tips to help speed up the process and definitely not the procrastination.
Writing Dialogue – My First Piece In Complete Dialogue
Though when writing I did notice how tricky it could be when deciding where to place these natural imperfections. People process text and speech differently. So while I do want my dialogue (for that text and on) to exhibit the kind of imperfections that natural speech has, I can’t just place them anywhere and everywhere. That’ll just make my dialogue hard to understand and more unnatural…
Is Story Structure Necessary?
Structuring a story can include very thorough/meticulous organizing and outlining. It can also be the use of a story archetype to best deliver your message. Or formulating your sentences and paragraphs so that your ideas flow smoothly. They can be all of these things, just one of these things and more. Applying structure to a story definitely doesn’t require one cookie-cutter formula.
The First Income Report As A Writer In College
I want to start making money now and more money the further I go into my career. Being a starving artist or creator or writer is not on my to-do list. This blog is 7 months old and so far I have made…
9 Best-Selling Black Authors of 2021-2022
Anyone can write about anything. But to receive recognition, support, compensation, and respect for your writing, art, and creative work. Receiving all of that (and more) despite obstacles that many black artists face in the literary world takes the accomplishment to another level…He may also become your favorite author and this may become your new favorite book.
Organize Your Books With These 21 Aesthetic and Quirky Methods: Revive Your Library
Move books on and off your shelf easily with these 21 methods. You decide which methods fit your quirky or unique aesthetic tastes. These methods can be used for your home library, school library, book store shelves, or office library. Depending on your aesthetic and level of quirkiness, one of these methods is just right for you.
How Am I Now Finding Out About Outlining Stories Before Writing Them?
I was successful with moving this story along past a couple of pages. Except I just started the story over. Deleting most of it, saving only a paragraph or two…But how do I actually get the book done and write past a few pages?
Writing Is My Business: Being A Successful Writer
Book sales are great but at the end of the day, they depend on other people deciding whether they want to buy my work or like my work. Investing in my book sales and all other earnings related to my writing, helps me ensure that I can still earn and generate income
Save Your Bookstore With These 17 Unique Business Ideas
Bookstores were inevitably going to experience some sort of (initial) decline before the industry fully adapted to the digital age and its advancements. However, the Corona Virus aka Covid-19 accelerated this decline…But instead of a decline, this is the perfect opportunity for book stores to make their comeback. But it may require a little evolving unless all the internet and technology suddenly fails.
Writing Goals: If You Don’t Already Have Some, Get Some
after you figure out your writing goals and min-goals (things you’re aiming for related to writing) come up with a plan of action. The plan of action can best be recorded or illustrated as a road map. This road map put outlines and organizes your goal into a plan of action.
7 Ways To Make Money Writing and Reading in 2022
Other professions are more obviously lucrative, promising faster financial success and more financial security. Being a successful writer requires a bit more time for the money to roll in. Here are 8 ways you can make money as a writer this year, faster than you can write your book. Some of these methods can be side hustles and others can turn into a stable source of income.
4 Ways To Make More Money With A Book Club
this method was jam-packed with versatility and the potential to make a lot of money… Different book clubs operate differently. And most times when people hear book club they think of people sitting around reading a book together. It can be that, but today it can also be so much more.
The 7 Characters Roles You Read And Write In Stories
Character roles speak to the position characters play in a story and specify the purpose of that character in the story. Character roles are an important part of story writing and can’t be avoided. If you’re writing a story it is important to know why you include the characters that you do, and what they contribute to the story and the story’s message. There are 7 character roles in literature
How To Use Creative Writing Prompts To Not Write Your Amazing Stories
Use story prompts to tackle your writing weakness so that you can make them stronger, and to sharpen your strengths. Picking variations of the same kind of prompts to practice can help you do so. You can also use the same prompt over and over, between months or weeks to track your progress.
The 7 Story Archetypes: How To Use Story Archetypes To Write Your Book
Story Archetypes allow readers to recognize their world or elements of their life in a story. They see themselves, what they could be, what they’ve been through, what they aspire to, how they want to live, what they want to do
How Does Writing A Good Book Really Start?
Starting a book can mean starting off with planning or research. It can also mean starting with describing a setting or how a character feels. It is completely up to you and I. But it definitely starts with writing.
The Pros and Cons of Having a Pen Name With 6 Examples From Famous Authors
A pen name is a made-up (false) name that authors use instead of their real names for their creative works. A pen name is also known as a pseudonym.
12 Tips To Clean Up Your Writing
use them to make a great story. The first draft can be a huge mess sometimes, but if you clean it up you can marvel at the gem it is.
10 Ways To Come Up With Story Ideas
How exactly do I have anything to write. How are my stories born? How do I get my writing ideas?…All of these methods can curate the most phenomenal of stories, the only thing missing is a paper and pencil to get started…
7 Best Writer Tools
Writing on paper initially allows me to be more focused than I can be on a laptop. With pencil and paper, the editing process may be messier. But…
5 Writing Goals & My 7 Methods To Upgrade Writing Sessions
Every writing session won’t be perfect or the same. But if I have the chance or am faced with the opportunity to be more productive in writing sessions I can apply these adjustments & accommodations to write more and write better.
4 Effective Phases Of An Author’s Vacation
I soon realized that I was burnt out. So I took a vacation and it is the best thing I have done to further my writing so far…
What is An Authors Platform And How Do I Build One?
An author platform…measures an author’s audience/readership, their ability to reach their audience and get reads/sales, and their influence and presence across multiple platforms and areas.
8 Ways Published Authors Can Make money
the many ways published authors can make money, with traditional publishing, self publishing, hybrid publishing and ways that work no matter how a book is published…
Building The Discipline to Write Every Day
as writer I realized that in order to get work done and be a better writer I need to write everyday. And to write everyday I needed discipline…
How Do I Know What My Writing Strengths And Weaknesses Are?
But then I realized I am unable to point out my weakness, especially the biggest ones, because I am not separate from my writing: unable to analyze my writing unbiasedly, I
Juggling Multiple Writing Pieces At The Same Time
And now when I look into my google docs I have multiple pieces in progress: I am juggling them all to the finish line…after a week or so I noticed that I had almost abandoned some of my older pieces.
Finally Getting The Pencil On The Paper
I was un-healthily taking too long to get my first words down draining myself of all my inspiration and ideas…
What Should I Write As An Author & Writer?
Questions and more questions can continue to form, trying to decide what type of writing to do. What should I write? is a question that I had to ask myself over and over again when I got serious…
I Am Actually Starting To Write
And after taking the right creative writing class that had me writing one or two pieces every week, I knew more than the first time I “knew” that I wanted to write.
