4 Mental Road Blocks that Can Stop a Writer Dead in their Tracks

1. There is already someone out there doing it better.

There probably is, but who says there isn’t room for one more person, you. Everyone is different. Everyone walks to his or her own drumbeat. So why would you think that your site would be the same as Joe Shmo’s? Mentally believing that someone can do it better is already accepting defeat. Maybe you can do it better than them, but you will never know if you don’t try. [Read more...]

5 ways to become a freelance writer

There are many negative connotations around the word in regards to the word freelance. And, there are even more negative connotations when you add writer to the end of the word. I tell writers one thing when venturing out as a freelance writer, look at it as a business, and it will become one. Like anything in life, you have to approach freelance writing with the utmost respect and the respect will come back to you in dollars and cents. [Read more...]

5 Tips To Improve Your Writing NOW!

  It’s no a secret that everyone wants to improve their writing in some way.  This is a good thing because no one is perfect, and we all have room for improvement.

Even some of the greatest writers of all time ventured out for tips and inspiration in their search for literary excellence.

I am a huge advocate of always learning, improving and growing. When you stop learning, you stop advancing as a writer and as a person.

I have gathered 5 tips that will help you continue to advance:.

 

[Read more...]

Kindle vs Nook: Which e-Reader Reigns!

  The Kindle from Amazon and the Nook from Barnes and Noble are the most popular eReaders currently available on the market.

Both these devices have been around for quite some time, however they both have advantages and disadvantages.  As a modern writer, we are moving into reading most of our books with popular eReaders.

So in this Kindle v Nook review I am going to discuss which device is better in order to help you make the right decision which device is best for your individual needs.

[Read more...]

Top 3 Mistakes Writers Make When Writing a Novel

Writing a novel is a huge endeavor. It takes patience, diligence and time. Jumping in feet first without looking where you’re going is a recipe for disaster and eventually defeat.

I understand you have a burning idea that you want to get down on paper. An idea so remarkable, its about to burst right out of your head. I get it, and I love your enthusiasm. Taking the time to do it the right way will only increase your chances of finishing your masterpiece.

So here are 3 top mistakes to avoid when writing your novel.  [Read more...]

7 Habits of Highly Effective Writers

“Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.” ~Jim Ryun

Effective writers are successful writers. Do you want to be a successful writer? I sure do.

Are you doing one thing every day towards your craft as a writer? If you are, great! Keep reading because you may pick up a few more tips.

We all have busy lives; I get it, but remember that you have a dream, a goal. You want to be successful. We all do. Success takes diligence and hard work, but most of all consistency.

As a writer, I find myself talking, observing and studying other successful writers. What makes them successful? To my surprise it wasn’t anything groundbreaking or earth shattering.

It was the simple act of doing one small thing every day. That’s it. Simple, right? So why aren’t there more successful writers out there? [Read more...]

6 Secrets to Beating Writers Block

It’s safe to assume that no one like to be stuck. Stuck in traffic, stuck in an elevator, or stuck in a creative process. Yes, we would all like to be prolific every time we sit down to write, but does it always happen? Well, It’s safe to assume probably not.

Finding the flow and breaking out of your writer’s block is nothing more than transferring your thoughts from the left side of the brain to the right. The left side of the brain is the analytical side, while the right side is the creative side. Simple enough? Well not for some. [Read more...]

How to be a great writer

  • Write every day.
  •  Write when you don’t feel like writing.
  •  Write when everyone is slacking.
  •  Write when you don’t have anything to say.
  •  Write when you have tons to say.
  •  Write even when everyone thinks you’re wasting your time.
  •  Just write.