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Outdoor Activities to Boost Your Writing Skills - 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 Jody from WritersLife.org and today we'll be talking about outdoor activities to boost your writing skills now that the weather is warming up and summers around the corner it's no fun being stuck indoors while struggling to get your work done writing offers fantastic flexibility you are your own boss can set your own hours and could work in your pajamas without anyone judging you however it can be easy to get so into your writing that when you look up it's 72 hours later and you realize you haven't left the house or spoken to another soul in days so instead of spending all your time writing hunched desperately over a computer trying to make the words come out why not get outside into the fresh air and sunshine while still being productive and creative at the same time here are some great outdoor activities you can do to boost your writing skills people watching getting out and about provides you with lots of people watching opportunities find a sunny bustling spot and observe all the people from different walks of life who pass you by watching the way people move how they dress how they interact as well as listening in on conversations can provide you with loads of great material for your characters and story country walks immersing yourself in nature can truly be inspiring while the weather is favorable get out into the countryside find some beautiful places to take a stroll and remember to bring your notebook with you so you can observe all sights sounds and smells while you go exercise getting outside moving around is great for your physical and mental health a brisk walk a jog an outdoor gym playing a team sport outside whatever it is if you get out there get fit burn off some steam and de-stress you are likely to return to your desk feeling re-energized refreshed and in a positive mindset this will help you be more focused and productive when you get back to work an open-top bus ride if you've enjoyed your book in a particular place what better way to familiarize yourself with it than being a tourist for a day grab a notebook and head on a city tour in an open-top bus where you can enjoy all the benefits so being outside while getting familiarized with all the most important landmarks if you haven't set your story in a particular place an open-top bus provides a great spot to observe the ever-changing landscape of a city working outdoors the great thing about having a laptop is that you can work just about anywhere so next time the Sun decides to make an appearance why not grab yours and head to the nearest outdoor cafe park or even your own back garden to catch some rays while still sticking to your work hours so next time you're looking sadly at the bright sunshine outside while feeling you need to stay at your desk remember you can enjoy the warmer weather go outside and feel great while still being productive at the same time 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 head to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit to get your free copy if you enjoyed this video don't forget to give it a thumbs up turn on our notifications and subscribe down below and be sure to visit writer cyborg for more running tips and tricks now see you next time
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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 Jody from WritersLife.org and today we'll be talking about 10 mistakes new fiction writers make for new writers seeing errors or shortcomings in your writing is a skill yet to be developed and something many have a hard time understanding as professional writers we become so attached to our work seeing our mistakes whether we are new to the profession or not isn't something we typically want to admit as a new fiction writer you create story after story but nothing seems to be connecting with editors are you wondering why your short stories keep coming back with polite rejection letters it could be that one of these 10 fatal errors is standing between you and publication lack of editing the best writers rewrite and rewrite new writers tend to think that editing merely means a brief read-through for typos and spelling errors that's the very last thing you do the first draft of a short story is like a lump of wood removing unnecessary waffle sharpening up images and choosing the exact word will reveal the beauty of the grain dull writing too many new writers don't give their imagination full rein they seem afraid to look beyond and beneath the surface their characters and dull and leaves dull lives above all fiction must intrigue and entertain avoid stereotyped characters and situations why can't a rich businessman be kind and compassionate - why are unemployed man always lazy and sit around in their vest swinging out of cans why can't one or two learn Latin or take up the line-dancing too much irrelevant detail and short fiction especially include information only if it furthers the plot aids characterization and provides a sense of place and time too much background information makes a story all tell and no show don't go into detail about characters if they have no significant part to play in the fiction never give bit-part players a name if all the postman has to do is deliver an all-important letter don't say he Stan the postman whose wife nags him and has they bad back after falling off his bike in 1976 his function is just to be a postman don't lead up to an event jump in straight away drip feed vital information subtly don't drop in heavy and adjustable chunks of history or description make an essential part of the current action no attention to language too many writers are so busy telling a story they fail to choose their words carefully enough all writers should try to increase their vocabulary not by using fancy words just for the sake of it writing should always be clear but by using intriguing language and new ways wind doesn't only blow it can rip roar strangle with be imaginative it's not only what you say but the way you say it absence of imagery and reliance on cliches too much fiction is flat because it lacks vibrant images cliches and metaphors that have been so overworked they cease to mean anything in sound limp and stale like as cold as ice as black as coal don't say she sighed with relief think of another way someone might show relief match your imagery to the story and character if your main character is always rushing about use the imagery related to speed send him to the greyhound track to act out his scenes or place them by a railway line where Express trains Thunder paths if your character is depressed then sent her into tunnels underpasses cellars and basements reinforce the prevailing mood but avoid the obvious don't draw the reader's attention to what you're doing just do it no sense of place people are not only the result of their genes but they are shaped by their environments so show the readers where your characters live and work if it's the sprawling suburbs then show us what does a suburban Avenue sound and smell like how does the light shine on it show us its life a man delivering charity bags from door to door really been standing by gates if someone lives in a filthy hovel behind the gasworks let's see here and touch it too many writers let their characters flow around in a vacuum don't forget to engage all the senses most writers describe how things look but how does fear taste how does anger smell what does beauty sound like be adventurous no shape or structure all fiction but especially the short story works best when it concentrates on one person in one situation that takes place in a reasonably short space of time a short story expresses a moment of change and charts the journey through the change and shows what happens at the far ends begin the story as close as possible to the moment of change don't waffle on once the change and its aftermath has happened don't allow yourself to be sidetracked learn how to pace the story when to give and when to withhold information when and how to create tension speed things up slow things down this is done by carefully choosing words not only for the sound they make but for the length of syllables writing is a craft as much as an arts if a writer needs to introduce a flashback it should be carefully signposted in and out to avoid confusion shifts in viewpoint should also be carefully introduced poor dialogue skills dialog in fiction isn't real but it must sound real keep it sharp don't allow your characters to make long confessional speeches or engage in too much cosy chit chat use it to provide essential information and above all to show character lack of technical knowledge all writers should learn or brush up their grammar by learning why things are so the most common mistakes such as confusion of it's and it's your and your mark you as a beginner learn the reasons behind the rules and you can't possibly get it wrong only when you know the rules inside and out can you be brave enough to break them the best way to learn how to do it is to read as much published fiction as you can if you read plenty by a variety of authors you cannot possibly pick up their style it will on the contrary help develop your own our top tip when you think your story is the best you can make it put it aside and leave it for as long as possible minimum one week then read it out loud your errors will leap up at you like snarling dogs now rewrite it 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 touch the http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit to get your free copy if you enjoyed this video don't forget to give it a thumbs up turn on our notifications and subscribe down below and be sure to visit writers wives org for more writing tips and tricks and I'll see you next
What Are Publishers Looking For? - 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 today what are publishers looking for getting published is hard all writers know it yet so many of us keep on trying to get our work published we keep going through the long drawn-out process of writing perfecting and sending off her manuscripts we keep writing synopsis and coverlets of searching agents and editors to try and find the best match and painfully excruciating me sitting around I'm waiting to hear any news we do all this for the TV tiny one-in-a-million chance that we might hear back from them and that they might tell us they liked our work and that they want to take it forward it's a lot of effort for such a small chance so how can we make it more worth our while the truth is that we can do everything right we can polish our manuscripts to perfection we can write a dazzling covering letter we can research our audience and prove that there is a readership out there but still we don't get the response we are hoping for it leaves us tearing our hair out staring at our gradually thickening pile of rejection letters and screaming what do you want well we don't have a crystal ball often it's because writers aren't really honestly pay attention to or accepting what it is that publishers want that they see their work rejected time and time again if we close our eyes and ears to what they are asking we naturally can't expect to get very far so just what is it that publishers are looking for they want to be dazzled by your idea your story must be unique but not so out there it has no mass appeal it needs to be mainstream enough that a lot of people will buy or have a specific unique audience that is hungry for it but also needs to be strong enough to stand out from the competition it needs to be on trend or good enough to stand the test of time they want the whole package being great at writing books is no longer enough publishers want someone who they can rely on to get out there and be a powerhouse of promotion - if you are personable presentable and passionate throughout your work you need to make sure that comes across every time you pitch authors can no longer just let their work do the talking or hide behind their stories they need to be marketable as people - next they want a business partner the more skills you can bring to the table the better publishers no longer want to take a punt on a new author no matter how promising they don't like risks they want to know that by going into partnership with you that you can produce resource and by resource we mean book sales showing that you have a significant social media following they want marketing savvy that you are passionate hard-working and already have more books in the pipeline this all helps publishers recognize you as a safe bet your credentials and the author platform will help them see this if you can prove you already have a creative and detailed promotional plan and are willing to put the working this can help you seem more appealing - so if you want to land a traditional publishing deal think about how you can mold yourself and your work into these things we've already mentioned these days a writer needs to be so much more than just a writer so if you can prove you have the business know-how as well as the skill go for it and don't forget if he's struggling to write or for this 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 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 I'll see you again soon bye for now
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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 is Peter here again from a WritersLife.org today the best places to learn about writing when it comes to writing there's always room to improve even the most seasoned writers will agree that there is still so much to learn getting better at writing is all about being open to learning opportunities never resting on your laurels and continually experimenting and finding new ways to create better more intelligent more exciting pieces of writing each time you start a new project but how can you learn about writing where are the best places to find information and the most effective ways to get better here are some of the places you can try first writing notes joining a writing room is a great way to keep you motivated by being part of a group you have an instant support system you can test your ideas out on a ready-made group who will honestly critique your work you can discuss any problems you're having or hurdles you need to get over and can learn from writers who have more years in the game have had unique experiences from the writing industry or have a style of writing that's different from yours next writing and retreats writing retreats can be expensive but are also a fantastic way to meet like-minded people and to set aside some serious quality writing time where you can focus on your work make tremendous advances and genuinely get to know yourself as a writer writing retreats perfectly constructed to enhance creativity and guide the writer towards a deeper understanding of themselves and their works if it can't afford one why not try setting boredom yourself next writing courses writing courses come in all shapes and sizes from online courses local community courses right the way through to university degrees on subjects investing in a writing course can be a good way of learning more of the technical aspects of writing as well as giving a person the freedom to experiment with different techniques and approach their writing from new different manuals next online forums there are thousands of online writes in communities out there some are networking or support groups others are places where you can learn about writing or even submit your work for critique by fellow writers the Internet is an invaluable resource when it comes to your writing and education and it's pretty much all free and available at the click of a button to next books on writing many writers find nothing quite as satisfying as the feel of a books pages between their fingers there are countless books available out there on how to write what to do to get published what common mistakes to avoid it's easy to find reviews from fellow writers about the ones they found most useful and if you're struggling with a particular aspect of writing you can search for a book which focuses on helping you improve that particular area next by reading and writing and learning from mistakes above all however writers learned about writing by writing themselves reading books learning from that old mistakes if you set aside time to write as often as you were able to look back on your work with a critical eye except where you might have gone wrong and read everything you can get your hands on for inspiration you'll see your writing improve and develop effortlessly over time well some people have more of a natural creative flair than others writing is still a skill and if writers want to improve they must dedicate time to practicing learning and developing their writing techniques how do you make sure you keep learning and improving when it comes to your writing why not share your thoughts with us here and don't forget if you're struggling to write or finish your book all 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 like this video give us a thumbs up and subscribe to our channel for more my name's Peter I'll see you again next time
The Importance of Great Timekeeping - 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 is Peter here from WritersLife.org coming up today the importance of great timekeeping there are lots of skills that you need to perfect as a writer finding inspiration staying motivated and learning about the craft are just some of them being great at timekeeping is another while it may seem that being a great time keeper is something only necessary for the office workers of the world actually there is so much more than just arriving at work on time that a writer needs to think about learning how to manage your time appropriately will be seriously beneficial when it comes to your writing progress and here's why meeting and deadlines if you are a freelance writer you'll know all about the importance of meeting and deadlines without doing so you'll quickly lose clients and gain a reputation for being unprofessional but meeting deadlines also applies to fiction writers - this could be anything from competition deadlines deadlines from your publisher or simply deadlines you have set for yourself making sure that you are organized enough to meet these is so important to your writing career next goal setting every writer knows how important it is to second goals whatever kind of writing project you are working on by making sure that you have targets and set timeframes within which to achieve those goals is so important doing so will keep you motivated and feeling as though you are moving forward and making progress with your writing without this it's so easy to make excuses start procrastinating and putting your writing on the back burner until it eventually drops off your to-do list altogether and next making a time to write excellent timekeeping will help free up more of your time to write if you've got other commitments and who hasn't being able to manage your time well will become invaluable the more productive you can be in your day-to-day life the easier it will be to find slots waive and sit down and get some precious writing time next feeling professional and organized being a writer is fantastic but you want to feel like you have a proper job and treat yourself and your business with respect and professionalism make sure you set your alarm get up and have an official time that you start work for the day and working hours they can be flexible to suit you of course and stick to them without doing so if you find that you get distracted by other things that need doing and suddenly the day will have passed you by and you'll have achieved so much less than you wanted to being a good writer may seem all arty and freeing on the surface but it actually requires a great deal of organization dedication and it's pretty time-consuming too so the sooner writers learn to pay attention to that time keeping and treaty with the importance it deserves the more productive creative and satisfying each writing day be and don't forget if you're 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 to it 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 and subscribe to our channel for more I'm Peter and I'll see you next time bye for now
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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 writers life today what to ask yourself if your book isn't selling it's always disheartening when you finally get your self-published book up on Amazon only to find the days weeks and months roll by and you don't seem to be selling any copies for many authors generating big book sales is difficult and most may only see that a few a month or even less leave the shelves it's no surprise therefore that after a while you start to lose faith and wonder where it all went wrong at this point it might be time to ask yourself the following questions and it's important to be completely honest with your answers to if you really want to boost your sales and get to the bottom of why your book might not be selling then you need to make sure you're doing everything in your power you can to help make that happen first have you put your book up at a reasonable price take a look at what other self-published books in your genre are selling for if your book is too expensive then no one is going to buy it similarly don't sell yourself too short if your book is suspiciously cheap people might be led to believe it's not worth reading either have you worked really hard on your book description your book description needs to immediately capture your readers and make them feel as though this is a book they simply must read spend time researching other people's descriptions to see what you can take from them and take your time in order to perfect it get it just right next have you put your book in the right category if your book sits in a category that's actually not right for it people who find it there will be looking for something completely different and therefore they'll be less likely to buy it think about your reader what genre are they likely to go to to search for a book like yours next have you had your books cover professionally designed the importance of having a professional book cover design cannot be stressed enough this is one thing that every writer should be happy to shell out for without one reader simply can't take your book seriously and will assume the content is as amateur as the cover a next have you had your book professionally edited paying for a professional editor is so worth it if it means that your book is grammatically correct and error-free if it means you have to wait to publish your book so be it your reputation is so important have you done everything you can to build positive reviews make sure you are always pushing for new people to read and review your book the more genuine positive reviews you have the more people are likely to buy it have you made your book available as an e-book having your book only available as a paper bag is really selling yourself short in order to make sure you appeal to as wide an audience as possible it's important to have your book available in both formats have you written more than one book the more books you write the more shelf space you take up and therefore the easier it is for readers to find you keep on writing build up a collection and you'll be seen as a more professional and dedicated writer to have you markets that your book in every way possible let's be honest there's probably more we could all do always trying to keep marketing your book and try everything you can think of to improve its visibility if you answer yes to all these questions then you're giving yourself the very best chance possible to be discovered by your target readers and for them to enjoy and spread the word about your book remember simply adding your book to Amazon's website isn't enough it's all about how much time and effort you can dedicate to your book that's what will most likely help see a boost in your sales and make your book a success and 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 book published to get access now while it's still available simply visit http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit okay that's it for now be sure to give us a thumbs up and I'll see you again soon manage Peter bye for now
Questions Every Writer Should Ask Themselves - 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 it's Peter here again from writers life and today questions every writer should ask themselves whether you've just started out writing or I've been doing it for years it's good for every writer to check in with themselves from time to time understanding what drives motivates you to write that will help you keep on the right track and remain focused and confident even when things aren't going your way it will also give you a clear idea of exactly what you are writing for who you are writing for and what will satisfy you regarding your writing achievements so here are some essential questions every writer should take the time to ask themselves first why do you write do you write to be admired do you write to connect with other people do you write because you want to share your stories or so he can force your opinions on others is your writing a vanity project or because you genuinely think you can help people with what you are trying to get out there next what are you hoping to change writers usually write with some purpose in mind the best stories leave people feeling changed feeling different affected by what they now know writers often find that this is the kind of writing that brings them the most satisfaction too so figure out just what it is you hope to do and what kind of effects you wish to have on your readers next what makes you so special to be successful in the writing world you need your unique selling point USP what can you bring to the table that others can't what can you offer that's completely genuine and find your own voice and find the words that only you can express create worlds just you know how to navigate set yourself apart from others and you'll stand out from the crowd next what do you want it's so important to have a focus a clear goal in mind without one it's too easy to keep putting your writing aside and letting other things get in the way search deep down within yourself and figure out what it is you hope to achieve and once you truly know that don't let anything stop you asking these questions can be so helpful and give writers the focus they need to keep going sometimes just having clarity and a firm grip on our purpose can be so important and it's all too easy to lose that in amongst writing pressures self-doubt rejections and so on so if you haven't already make sure you ask yourself these questions and take time to really think about how to answer them as precisely and clearly as you can doing so could reaffirm what you thought you always do or even change your perspective entirely so why not give them a go 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 to it now while it's still available simply go to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit that's it for now my name's Peter and I'll see you again soon and don't forget to give us a thumbs up and to like this video see you soon
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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 is Peter here again from WritersLife.org today how to get more people to read your book marketing your book is arguably one of the hardest things an author has to do for many of authors while they feel comfortable writing their stories editing them and finding the best way to publish them when it comes to actually getting people to read their books they come to a grinding halt the good news is that there's plenty you can do to promote your book and find new readers some of these take considerable time and effort and you won't always get it right the first time some require budgets and others are simpler though perhaps not quite as effective so let's look at some of the things you can try to encourage people to read your book and for you to find new readers first describe its well a good book blurb is your chance to really sell your books of people that stumble across it and can make all the difference between those who simply carry on browsing and those who click to buy learn how to make your book sound as exciting and enticing as possible think about what makes you decide to read a book look at other book cover blurbs and descriptions and gain some inspiration from their next book clubs a good way of getting your book more widely read is to offer it to book clubs there are book clubs everywhere all over the world some are virtual and some are local groups find them contact them and offer your book for free you could even join in the discussion or come along to local groups to talk about it afterwards ask participants who to promote it on social media and so word-of-mouth will start to spread and next family and friends when you first publish your book you're confident that all your friends and family will definitely buy it and write you glowing reviews of course after all you've got over 200 friends on Facebook you'll practically be a best-seller one day well unfortunately the reality is that it is surprisingly often bafflingly difficult to get them to do it be persistent with your friends and family and make sure you ask everyone it's interesting to discover that those friends who you haven't heard off from maybe five years are delighted to read your book getting your own sister to read it however is like pulling teeth next get it into libraries approach your library and explain you are a local author and ask if they would be willing to take a copy or two of your book it may not be the way to sell more books but once you are in then it could lead to many people over the years reading your book you could leave some cards promoting your book on the front desk if you don't ask you don't get next find your audience promoting your book is all about finding the right people to read it the importance of figuring out who your audience is and then appealing directly to them cannot be underestimated take your time to research your audience who are they where are they how do they shop what excites them what turns them on of waters enough how much will they spend on a book what time of day are they most likely to buy a book are they impulsive or cautious with their purchases do they live a bargain what is irresistible to them if you know your audience inside out you'll find it much easier to come up with creative way of reaching them and next freebies let's face it everyone loves a freebie and one surefire way to get someone to read your book is to give it to them for free do a Goodreads giveaway and you'll be surprised how many people enter gently ask if the winners would write you a review if they enjoyed it if you've published your book through Amazon you could offer it for free on Kindle for a limited period of time if you do you're likely to see a real boost in sales which could lead to more people buy your book even when the free period has ended there are no miracles or shortcuts when it comes to getting more people to read your book and a combination of persistence and experimentation is best if you keep persevering and trying new things there's no reason why you should see the sales of your book increase 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 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 to 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 next time
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How to Feel Successful as a Writer - 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 Jody from WritersLife.org and today we'll be talking about how to feel successful as a writer one of the most significant problems many writers face finding ways to feel successful writing is not easy and the time energy and effort we put into our writing has to feel worth it otherwise what's the point while initially success to a writer may be something tangible and obvious such as getting their novel published on a day to day level we writers need to find other ways to feel successful to feel as though we are heading in the right direction here are some tips to help you feel like a successful writer write every day writing each day will help keep your focus and also make the writing process so much easier by writing each day you'll keep the momentum going and feel as though you are inching ever closer towards where you want to be stick to your goals writing is all about creating achievable but manageable goals giving yourself deadlines and then working hard to stick to them by having these milestones in place every time you reach one you'll feel that sense of pride and delight that comes with success which will spur you on to keep achieving more keep sending things off if being published is your primary goal you need to send off your work continuously otherwise no one is ever going to see it be strategic and do your research but always have something in the pipeline so you know that there is still a chance that you might get the yes you are hoping for keep learning writing is a massive learning progress the more you practice and the more open you are to learning the more likely you will improve if you know you are getting better if you know you are perfecting your craft you can't help but feel successful because you are always improving accept struggles and accept criticism nothing worth having comes easy when you face obstacles in your writing journey work hard to overcome them but don't beat yourself up that they happened in the first place writing can feel like an uphill struggle sometimes and you will undoubtedly receive criticism and rejections that set you back the sooner you get over the and the better equipped you are handling them the more successful you will feel focus on the positives and never give up when you're feeling down instead of beating yourself up or doubting your success as a writer try to stay positive instead the more positive your mindset the better you'll feel being down on yourself isn't going to help you get to where you want to be so hold your head up high take pride in the fact that you're following your dreams and know that as long as you keep trying you are a success by following these tips you can find ways to feel satisfied and confident and successful it's not all about getting published or becoming popular success can come from within 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 head over to WritersLife.org and get your free copy if you enjoyed this video don't forget to give it a thumbs up turn on our notifications and subscribe down below and be sure to visit writer slate or for my writing tips and tricks and I'll see you next time
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