Downtime?What Downtime?
by K.M. Weiland @ Word Play adviceMost non-writers have a hard time fathoming that some of our most difficult work takes place when we appear to be least productive. Actually, this is a little gem of a realization that even some writers have yet to appreciate. Making use of so-called “downtime” can actually be one of the most productive tricks in a writer’s bag.
Read Before You Write
by Sarah Lam @ Writing Consultation adviceIt is obvious why you should read before you write. Reading helps you get a general idea of what you want to write about so when you start to write, you don’t get stuck half way through the writing.
Choose a Publishing Option According to Your Needs
by Laura Fabiani @ NouveauWriter adviceself-publishingtipsToday, more than ever, writers can be published authors more easily than ten years ago. This is mainly because of the changing scene in the publishing world. Joe Wikert states in his article The Changing Landscape of Self-Publishing: An Insider’s Perspective (March/April 2009 issue of Writer’s Digest), “One day soon, the difference between getting a deal and going it alone may not be as drastic as you think.”
How to make your writing not suck
by Jeremy Day @ Tumblemoose advicedraftsI’m sorry. Really I am. Your writing sucks. Maybe you know it and don’t know what to do about it. Then again, maybe you haven’t even realized your writing sucks yet. Whatever the case, here is my short and sweet guide to making your writing better. Or maybe to just not suck so much!
5 Writing Tips From the Editor-in-Chief of Alive Magazine
by Laurie Pawlik-Kienen @ Urban Muse Writer adviceeditorstipsIt’s rare for writers to get an inside peek into the editor-in-chief’s job, so when I received this email from Terry-Lynn Stone, the big kahuna at British Columbia-based alive magazine, I jumped on the chance to share her tips!