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What to do When You Feel Like Giving Up - WritersLife.org Jul 09, 2018

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What to do When You Feel Like Giving Up - WritersLife.org Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/ Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/ Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus Website: http://www.WritersLife.org Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/ Advertise your book and.or writing https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel: https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hello again it's Peter here again from WritersLife.org and today what to do when you feel like giving up almost every writer at some stage during their writing career has a moment where they feel like giving up that moment may be fleeting be dismissed just as quickly as it came or it may be something that builds up creeps into your head and becomes impossible to shake there is no denying that writing is a tough job we all know it however there are times where writing can feel so tough it's hard to carry on perhaps you're suffering from writer's block and tired of being so exasperated and infuriated that no words seem to want to come out or perhaps you suffered a rejection or being given a particularly bad review perhaps you just can't find the time to write or have got into such a routine of procrastination that you wonder how you'll ever get back to writing regularly again feeling as though you are wasting your time that you'll never become a successful that no one really cares about your writing can be pretty draining however before you decide to pack in writing forever you need to really be sure it's the right decision and not something you will come to regret more often than not quitting isn't the right choice so what should you do when you feel like giving up to really be sure one way or another let's take a look first how do you feel only you know deep down inside how you truly feel try to get to the very root cause of how you feel and be honest with yourself about what is causing you to feel this way more often than not there might be a particular problem that as a solution if you truly find writing unenjoyable and can't see how you could ever change that you'll know that maybe it's time to stop next where have you gotten to if you're just forming a new idea and you feel like giving up already it may simply be that this particular idea isn't going to work Park it and try working on something else for a while to see if that gets you motivated again if you are midway through a writing project just look how far you've come already it might be tough but if you've come this far why not try and push through until the end and then see how you feel next what is writing getting in the way of sometimes we could feel like giving up on rides it because it takes away from other things we want to do writing doesn't come without sacrifice but if there's something that you feel is lacking from your life and writing is getting in the way of it try to reassess your priorities to shift and doodle some of your daily activities to find room for both why not cut your writing time or find a different slot for it rather than quitting altogether next reassess your goals you might feel like giving up on writing because you have simply given yourself too much to do your writing goal should be challenges but they don't have to make you feel totally stressed out or pressured why not create some easily achievable goals to help give you more of a sense of achievement with your writing and then start to build up again from there and next give yourself time just because thoughts of giving up comes into your head doesn't mean it's the right answer it's okay to give yourself a bit of time to think about what you really want what your goals and priorities are on what will make you happiest next surround yourself with positive people some people just aren't going to get your writing or aren't going to support you when it comes to your writing goals these people aren't helping you so try to distance yourself from or at least separate the time you spend with them from your work so you don't have to mix the two next try to finish something sometimes all it takes is getting something finished to feel as though you are back on track before you give up on your writing promise yourself you'll finish your latest projects and then reassess things after that finally take a break taking a break from your writing is not the same as giving up on it so if things are really getting on top of you give yourself some space create some distance from your writing and just return to it when you feel ready again so next time you feel like giving up why not take some time to really ask yourself why you feel like doing so then you can use these tips to get you back into a positive and productive frame of mind once more at the end of the day feeling happy and fulfilled is what is most important so do whatever feels right for you and don't forget if you're struggling to write or finish your book or free writers toolkit can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination get organized stay focused find time to write and finally get your book published to get access now while it's still available you know where to go it's http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit okay that's it for now be sure to like this video give us a thumbs up and subscribe to our channel for more I'm Peter and I'll see you again soon bye for now

Publishing Secrets Ever Writer Needs to Know - WritersLife.org Jun 30, 2018

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Publishing Secrets Ever Writer Needs to Know - WritersLife.org Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/ Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/ Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus Website: http://www.WritersLife.org Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/ Advertise your book and.or writing https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel: https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

How to Handle Editorial Feedback - WritersLife.org Jun 29, 2018

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How to Handle Editorial Feedback - WritersLife.org Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/ Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/ Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus Website: http://www.WritersLife.org Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/ Advertise your book and.or writing https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel: https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hello is Peter here a game from writerslife.org and coming up today how to handle editorial feedback sending your manuscripts off to an editor can be nerve-racking even though you may be paying them for their services getting feedback can be difficult when you've spent so long trying to make your book as good a bidding can be an editor's job is to find mistakes not just regarding spelling grammar and punctuation but also with regards to how your story works overall of course you are in charge because you are paying so if you pay an editor to review your book it's up to you to direct them about what kind of feedback you want just remember however there having a professional editor review your work before you send it to agents and publishers makes a massive difference in terms of your chances of success if you choose to self publish a professional editor can ensure your book goes on sale being the best version it can possibly be so how can you prepare yourself for editorial feedback and learn how to handle it all professionally first don't panic when you first look at the changes and editors made there may be a lot of them this may make you feel utterly disheartened or completely outraged but either way the key is not to freak out there may be hundreds even thousands of edits to your manuscript a lot of these however will be minor amendments a comma here a formatting change there and are therefore nothing to worry about additional edits may require more time to look over and absorb but remember edits don't mean your manuscript was awful to start with many excellent books need a considerable amount of editing before they hit the shelves and is something all writers must go through to make their book amazing next be thorough take your time to go through every edit and consider whether you want to accept it or reject it don't rush this at first you may feel wounded by some of the suggested changes and your natural reaction may be to refuse them however this might not be what is best for your book so try to stay calm and be as objective as you possibly can be saying that you also don't have to accept every suggestion an editor has made it's your story after all just be sure you are clear in your reasons for doing so and make sure it's not just your ego getting in the way next any questions if you aren't sure why a particular edit hasn't been made get in touch with your editor for clarification doing so can help you get a better understanding and insight into their thinking which will reassure you that they know what they are talking about and have done an excellent job next proofread wants more once you have accepted or rejected the changes made by your editor it's a good idea to have a final read-through of your manuscript to make sure everything is as it should be so reading through one more time will make doubly sure your - script is perfect and ready to be shared with the world and next celebrate working through your edits and manuscripts is one of the very last stages of finalizing your book doing so takes time effort and a cool head it's not easy to let someone else get hands on your work but once you've done this you can celebrate your achievement and don't forget if you're struggling to write or finish your book our free writer's toolkit can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination get organized stay focused find time to write and finally get your book published to get access now while it's still available simply go to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit that's it for that be sure to give us a thumbs up my name is Peter and I'll see you again soon bye for now

Expert Rules for Writing Fiction - WritersLife.org Jun 27, 2018

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Expert Rules for Writing Fiction - WritersLife.org Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/ Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/ Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus Website: http://www.WritersLife.org Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/ Advertise your book and.or writing https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel: https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hi I'm Jodi from WritersLife.org and today we'll be talking about expert rules for writing fiction today we'll be looking at advice given by the experts Elmore Leonard says using adverbs is a mortal sin never open a book with the weather if it's only to create atmosphere and not a character's reaction to the weather you don't want to go on too long the reader is apt to leap ahead looking for people there are exceptions if you happen to be Barry Lopez who has more ways than an Eskimo to describe ice and snow in his book Arctic dreams you can do all the weather recording you want avoid prologues they can be annoying especially a prologue following an introduction that comes after a foreword but these are ordinarily found in nonfiction a prologue in a novel is back story and you can drop it anywhere you want there is a prologue in John Steinbeck sweet Thursday but it's okay because a character in the book makes the point of what my rules are all about he says I like a lot of talk in a book and I don't like to have nobody tell me what the guy that's talking looks like I want to figure out what he looks like from the way he talks keep your exclamation points under control you are allowed no more than two or three per 100,000 words never use the words suddenly or all hell broke loose this rule doesn't require an explanation I have noticed that writers who use suddenly tend to exercise less control in the application of exclamation points don't go into great detail describing places and things unless you're Margaret Atwood and can paint scenes with language you don't want descriptions that bring in the action the flow of the story to a standstill try to leave out the part that readers tend to skip think of what you skip reading in a novel thick paragraphs of prose you can see have too many words in them Margaret Atwood says hold the reader's attention this is likely to work better if you can hold your own but you don't know who the reader is so it's like shooting fish with a slingshot in the dark what fascinates a will bore the pants off be you most likely need a thesaurus a rudimentary grammar book and a grip on reality this latter means there's no free lunch writing is work and it's also a gamble you don't get a pension plan other people can help you a bit but essentially you're on your own nobody is making you do this you chose it so don't whine about it you can never read your own book with the innocent anticipation that comes with that first delicious page of a new book because you wrote the thing you've been backstage you've seen how the rabbits were smuggled into the Hat therefore ask a reading friend or two to look at it before you give it to anyone in the publishing business this friend should not be someone with whom you have a romantic relationship unless you want to break up don't sit down in the middle of the woods if you're lost in the plot or blocked retrace your steps to where you went wrong then take the other road or change the person change the tents change the opening page Roddy Doyle says do be kind to yourself fill pages as quickly as possible double spaced or write on every second line regard every new page as a small triumph until you get to page 50 then calm down and start worrying about the quality do feel anxiety it's the job do give the work a name as quickly as possible own it and see it Dickens new Bleak House was going to be called Bleak House before he started writing it the rest must have been easy do restrict your browsing to only a few websites a day don't go near the online bookies unless it's research Helen Dunmore says finish the day's writing when you still want to continue listen to what you have written a dud rhythm in a passage of dialogue may show that you don't yet understand the characters well enough to write their voices reread rewrites reread rewrites if it still doesn't work throw it away it's a nice feeling and you don't want it to be cluttered with the corpses of poems and stories which have everything in them except the life they need Esther Freud says a story needs rhythm read it out loud to yourself if it doesn't spin a bit of magic it's missing something editing is everything cut until you can't cut No or what is left often springs into life find your best time of the day for writing and writes don't let anything else interfere afterwards it won't matter to you that the kitchen is a mess don't wait for inspiration discipline is the key trust your reader not everything needs to be explained if you really know something and breathe life into it they'll know it to never forget even your own rules are there to be broken don't forget if you're having a hard time writing or finishing your book check out our free writer's tool kit it can help you overcome procrastination get organized stay focused and get your book published just have your http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit to get your free copy if you enjoyed this video don't forget to give a thumbs up turn on our notifications and subscribe down below and be sure to visit writers life or from writing tips and tricks and I'll see you next time

A Step by Step Guide to Writing a Proposal - WritersLife.org Jun 27, 2018

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A Step by Step Guide to Writing a Proposal - WritersLife.org Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/ Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/ Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus Website: http://www.WritersLife.org Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/ Advertise your book and.or writing https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel: https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hi guys it's Peter here again from writers life and this time a step-by-step guide to writing a proposal the ability to write a fantastic book proposal is an essential skill that every writer should have so many writers put all their time and energy to making their manuscript as perfect as possible but when it comes to sending it off panitch when trying to put their proposal together and this is where they can really let themselves down the ability to put together a document explaining just why your book is worth that particular editors attention who it will appeal to a white is unique is so important for many writers putting together a proposal doesn't come naturally however having the ability to calmly and factually explain why their manuscripts is worth reading is what will make an agent or editor initially sit up and take notice if your proposal is dreadful they might not even bother getting to your manuscript at all if you can't write a decent proposal they may assume that your book will be terrible without even giving it a chance so how do you write an excellent book proposal here is a step by step guide first present for your idea make sure you can clearly and succinctly explain your story you should be able to do this in a paragraph or two make sure you do this first and foremost and make the plot sound as exciting and intriguing as possible next make it obvious you have done your research you need to state your reasons why this particular editor or agent would be a good fit to take on your book make it personal and show that you've taken the time to write an individual proposal for them next be clear about the genre and your readership an editor will want to be sure your book will sell and it's your job to persuade them a proposal gives you the opportunity to tell them who is going to buy it and why next give your USP every new book needs to bring something different to the market what makes your book special why is it something different be genuine and positive not boastful and back up with facts where you can this is your chance to be positive about your book it's not the time to be self depreciated learn how to write so you come across as though you genuinely believe in your book but don't make outlandish on evidence claims about it either talk about your skills and give it some personality an agent or editor will want to get an idea of what you are like too so don't be afraid to let your personality shine through and include relevant details about your skills and achievements to show them your what they are looking for and next make sure you're writing backs is up your proposal needs to be well written and this will indicate how good a writer you really are so take the time to make sure your proposal is clear and has no spelling or grammatical errors which will make me seem sloppy and unprofessional from the outset your book proposal it's not just a letter explaining why your book is excellent it is your business plan and it needs to prove to editors and agents that you have a marketable idea that will appeal to a mass audience a publisher who takes on your work is investing in it and you submit your proposal of smart and direct and appealing as possible to give your book the best chance of being taken seriously and don't forget if it's struggling to write or finish your book our free writers toolkit can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination get organized stay focused and find types are right and finally get your book published to get access now while it's still available simply go to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit that's it for now be sure to give us a thumbs up like this video and subscribe to our channel for more my name's Peter and I'll see you next time

Why You Should Say No More Often - WritersLife.org Jun 23, 2018

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Why You Should Say No More Often - WritersLife.org Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/ Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/ Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus Website: http://www.WritersLife.org Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/ Advertise your book and.or writing https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel: https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hi guys his Peter here again from WritersLife.org coming up today why you should say no more often most people are keen on saying yes all the time but not a lot of people like to say no the thing is you should be saying no more often than you say yes the reason you should be saying no is that your time is valuable when you say yes too often you're giving up your time that could have been better used elsewhere there's nothing wrong with saying yes to things that are important to you but you've also got to get your priorities straight if you don't have your priorities in order you will waste your time you may not think saying yesterday will affect you but if you compound it over time you will find out you haven't ended up at the destination you intended and I don't think you want to end up at a destination that you never intended to be at the only way to make sure that that doesn't happen is if you say no more often you need to remember that this is your life you are not responsible for anyone else besides yourself don't be afraid to say no people will respect you more for saying no than saying yes all the time don't become the person who says yes just because they don't want to hurt the other person's feelings the person won't be offended and don't make up an excuse when you say no tell them straight about how you're feeling when you say no more often you're creating boundaries in your life by creating boundaries in your life you're able to get more done when you get more done during the day you get closer to achieving your dreams because your actions will compound you need to create boundaries in your life if you ever wish to become successful ask you self if you're where you want to be if the answer is no you need to say no more in your life and don't forget if he's struggling to write or finish your book our three writers toolkit can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination get organized stay focused find time to write and finally get your book published to get access now while it's still available simply go to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit that's it for now be sure to give us a thumbs up and subscribe to our channel for more I'm Peter

Should You Change Your Story for a Publishing Deal - WritersLife.org Jun 22, 2018

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Should You Change Your Story for a Publishing Deal - WritersLife.org Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/ Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/ Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus Website: http://www.WritersLife.org Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/ Advertise your book and.or writing https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel: https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hi it's Peter here again from WritersLife.org and today we ask the question should you change your story for a publishing deal let's face it there are not many writers in the world who wouldn't love a publishing deal sure some of us might find the self-publishing roots more rewarding even more lucrative if we were to sign with a traditional publisher the majority of us however have a shared a dream that's to find a traditional publisher who is willing to take a punt on a bus but one thing many of us don't think about is what we would do is that publisher wants it to take on our book but wouldn't agree to do so without making significant changes would we blindly accept so glad they picked us that we would let them do anything to our precious manuscripts to see it in print or would we bought the idea and refused even for a considerable sum to let anyone tamper with our sacred work this is something every writer should think about where is it that you would draw the line how much would you be willing to change if the price was right would you never sell your soul just for a publishing deal or just that sort of thing not matter to you at all there are the professionals after all and know what sells so why not writers need to ask themselves these questions first what do I feel comfortable with don't let a publisher push you into making changes the ADEs there's always room for negotiation compromise at the same time it pays to be flexible if you outright refuse to make any changes to your story you'll come across as difficult to work with which which may make them wonder whether doing a deal with you is the right move after all next do I write for fame and fortune or for something more understanding what inspires you to write in the first place will help you to come to an easier decision when realizing just how far you go and how many changes you'd be willing to make if your motivation is to write merely to see your name in print and have people buy your books and making changes may not cause you to bat an eyelid if however you're right because you have a particular story you want to share with the world you might feel very protective of the words that have created that story and the specific message you want to get across what I regret it is the next question if you have a sneaking suspicion that you'll end up regretting it then it's probably a good idea to stay true to yourself there is nothing worse than feeling as though you've let yourself down and damaged your authenticity as a writer on the one hand if your book is good enough to get a positive response from publisher even if they do want to make changes that's something to be very excited about on the other if you were to change your story and get your book published then you'll have a much more robust platform from which to write another book and this time may feel as if you have the experience and backing of your fan base to argue that your stories should remain as they are at the end of the day this is a hugely personal choice and there really is no right or wrong answer but if something worth considering because knowing your limits and understanding how you feel about your story can only prove beneficial in the long run and don't forget if you struggling to write or finish your book how free writers toolkit can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination get organized stay focused find time to write and finally get your book published to get access now while it's still available simply go to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit that's it for now be sure to like this video give us a thumbs up and subscribe to our channel for more I'm Peter and I'll see you next time

Does Money Matter - WritersLife.org Jun 21, 2018

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Does Money Matter - WritersLife.org Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/ Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/ Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus Website: http://www.WritersLife.org Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/ Advertise your book and.or writing https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel: https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hello there its Peter here again from WritersLife.org and coming up today does money matter when we first starts a write one of the thoughts up must go round every writers headies how can I make money from this that's not to say that every writer is money driven but at the same time whether you're writing a novel and try to get it published or have decided to pack in the day job and set yourself up as a freelance writer many of the decisions about how much time you can dedicate to your writing will revolve around the possibility of being able to make a living from it while it's true that there is money to be made in writing particularly for fiction writers often we have to make a choice do we want to write or do we want to have money writing takes up a lot of time and while it's possible to fit your writing in around a full-time job doing so requires a tremendous amount of dedication even then there are no guaranteed rewards it's also important to decide how important money truly is to you for most writers being published is their ultimate goal and many writers assume that if they do get that all-important yes from a publisher that their money worries were simply drift away and they'll be given a considerable advance and can write about their stories living a life of leisure unfortunately for those looking few reality soon kicks in advances aren't likely to be enough to retire on and when it comes to royalties often the percentage taken from agents and publishers is so high that the author doesn't see a massive return from book sales of course if your book is a huge success you could end up extremely rich but if you think about how many books are out there and how many rich and famous authors you can name the two don't quite add up that's because the majority of authors yes even published authors aren't wealthy and in fact many have to do other work alongside their writing to make ends meet writing costs money too it's also worth remembering that writing is likely not only to toss you in time but money too even if you self publish which means you can keep all or most of the money from any book sales you're then solely responsible for getting the book edited to a publishable standard gets in your book cover design and printing and sending copies to any readers all of which will take significant dollars of his sale price not to mention marketing costs actually to get your book noticed in the first place there are lots of ways other to make a lucrative living from your writing it might just be that selling books isn't the one you should rely on if you can land yourself a consistent writing game this is a great way to pay the bills while still allowing the freedom and flexibility necessary to get the novel written at the end of the day many writers have to make difficult decisions choices and sacrifices when it comes to their writing career and being firm about how far you are willing to go and just what sacrifices you are ready to make will help you stay focused and purposeful and make everything much clearer in the long run okay don't forget if you're struggling to write or finish your book our free writers toolkit can help with it you'll learn how to overcome procrastination get organized stay focused find time to write and finally get your published to get access now while it's still available simply go to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit that's it for now be sure to like this video give us a thumbs up and subscribe to our channel for more I'm Peter and I'll see you again next time

Practical Writing Tips You Can Actually Use - WritersLife.org Jun 20, 2018

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Practical Writing Tips You Can Actually Use - WritersLife.org Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit Where to follow and listen to WritersLife.org: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writerslifeorg/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writerslife.org/ Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/writerslifeorg Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/writerslifeorg/ Google +: http://www.WritersLife.org/googleplus Website: http://www.WritersLife.org Products: http://www.WritersLife.org/shop Podcast: http://writerslife.org/podcast Join Our Team: http://writerslife.org/contribute/ Advertise your book and.or writing https://www.facebook.com/WritersLifeAdvertisingPlatform/?ref=br_rs Thank you for listening Please Share it. We LOVE to read comments so please leave a comment and subscribe to Our channel: https://www.youtube.com/writerslifeorg Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hello its Peter here again from WritersLife.org and coming up today practical writing tips you can actually use there are so many different pieces of advice when it comes to writing some you'll find useful some you won't when it comes to writing tips every writer is different and not all pieces of advice will be helpful to them or fit in with what they are trying to say or do sometimes the most practical and straightforward advice is the best these tips should resonate with all writers give them food for thought and can apply to any kind of writing so let's take a look at them first say something whatever kind of writing you're into you need to have something to say take a step back and think about what your message is what your point is what you're trying to get across what's your confidence of that you'll have the essence of your story or article and can build everything else around that next use short sentences and simple language it's so tempting to show your readers what an enormous brain you have and to use all the big and smart words you know to demonstrate them but it's important to realize that's not the way to impress your readers be inclusive keep things simple the most intelligent writing will be able to create an impression without making their readers reach for the dictionary and next get detailed be specific and use detail to build a picture in your readers mind the more clever and arresting information you include the more readers will feel they know your characters and the world they live in next use the active voice we know you've heard it all before but using the act voice makes your writing more present and readers have a better connection to the words so try where you can to use the active voice at all times and next break up your text even in fiction writing massive chunks of texts can make a redesigned lays over if you're writing a story breakup text into short paragraphs and use dialogue articles can be broken down into smaller chunks of text and devices such as a bulleted lists and fact boxes can help too next don't overwrite good writing is where a writer's ego stays out of it if you put your readers first and thinking about what they need to know and what will give them a better more meaningful understanding of what is going on you'll find the instances where you over I will really stand out stop rambling stop trying to sound smart and merely say what you are trying to say and next become a brutal editor eliminate what you don't need become eagle-eyed at spotting mistakes read your work through the eyes of a critical reader and remember to keep that ego at bay these tips will help make your writing sharper more accessible and more readable so why not try applying them to your writing projects today ok don't forget if you're struggling to write or to finish your book our free writers toolkit can help with it you'll find how to overcome procrastination get organized stay focused find time to write and finally get your book published to get access now when it's still available simply go to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit thats it for now be sure to give us a thumbs up and subscribe to our channel for more I'm Peter and I'll see you next time