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How to Write the Best Romance Novel Ever - 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 Writer'sLife.org and today we'll be talking about how to write the best romance novel ever there's big money in writing a great romance novel while other genres rise and fall in popularity take fantasy for example romance tends to be consistently in demand so if you can write compelling romance novel then you could potentially see it turn into a timeless classic some people think that writing romance should be easy all you need is a strong handsome hero and a beautiful heroine who develop a relationship against all odds right well this isn't entirely untrue romance novels as with any genre of writing tend to follow a formula which makes them work the typical romance needs a man and a woman who fall in love yet there must be conflict and struggle to make it interesting the lovers must be kept apart they must overcome obstacles and the readers must be kept wondering and worrying whether they will ever be able to truly be together so how do you create this conflict that keeps your main characters apart your characters need goals and reasons for these goals their goal is to drive the plot forward and be the main focus in terms of storyline however they can also be used to create the conflict between the characters and build up dramatic tension perhaps their goals and aspirations act as blocks which mean your characters don't get together until the very ends your characters goals need to be hugely important to them and the consequences of them not achieving their goals should be severe there should always be conflict in a romance novel and this conflict should make the readers wonder whether the characters will actually end up the other or tragically not how will your characters relationship develop whether their love is forbidden in some way think Romeo and Juliet's they actively dislike each other in the beginning they are best friends who never thought of each other that way or perhaps their histories are entwined somehow but they are actually yet to meet thinking carefully about higher characters lives are intertwined and how the relationship develops needs to be interesting from the start your character must be likeable for not boring remember that romance novels are generally character driven therefore it is paramount that readers can engage with the protagonists identify with them in some way and they want them it's to be together remember to make your characters flawed and imperfect your readers need to like them otherwise they won't care whether they end up together or not and the success of your romance depends on your readers emotionally investing in the relationship and caring what happens to your characters try to avoid stereotypes some heroes and heroines have been done to death and if you want to make your romance novel stand out then think of ways to make them more original both in appearance and personality your ending makes all the difference most people tend to think of romance novels as books that end happily of course this isn't always the case there are plenty of novels that could be classed as romance novels but are also tragedies deciding on whether your novel will end happily well most likely depend on whether your characters get together and live happily ever after or not of course your characters could end up together but the sacrifices they had to make to be together along the way may mean the ending is bittersweet your characters might not end up together at all or perhaps they do and the story answers the kiss a proposal and a wedding writing a romance novel can be lots of fun and following a few simple rules you have the basic ingredients needed to get started and then you can really let your imagination run wild don't forget if you're having a hard time writing or finishing your book check out our free writers toolkit they can help you overcome procrastination get organized stay focused and get your book published just have the http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit to download your FREE copy and if you enjoyed this video don't forget to give it a thumbs up turn on our notifications and subscribe down below be sure to visit writers life org for more writing tips and tricks and I'll 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 writer'sLife.org and say we'll be talking about indie authors and the mistakes not to make being an independent author takes courage and determination and the rise of indie author has been truly spectacular by putting the power back in the writers hands where before you had to be a Headey combination of exceptional and lucky to get published now good old-fashioned hard work just might do it if you are willing to put in the time and work and give your all to your book publishing project you may just get the results you've been dreaming up however let's face it most of us are pretty new to the whole publishing world and are pretty clueless when it comes to the do's and don'ts of taking control of our work it's fair to say that most independent authors when they first start out on their self-publishing journey do you'll end up making a fair few mistakes this isn't necessarily a bad thing mistakes are just lessons learned and the more you make the more you'll understand about the whole process however being that there are lots of things to consider here are some rules and values that are a good idea to set for yourself in order to keep you on the straight path let's take a look at some of them forgetting to research your reader and your genre self-publishing has given authors a fantastic opportunity to get their work out there into the world for all to see there are so many rules around the way one should write the restrictions of the genres rewriting and the expectations of our readers it is good to understand them as much as possible for example if you have written a romance novel research your audience find out what they want and what they expect from you that's not to say you shouldn't give them any credit however we are sometimes led to believe that if we dare think outside the box in terms of genre or try breaking some of the rules our readers will run screaming into the night believe it or not sometimes change is embraced and celebrated if you truly believe in your story and changing it will feel like you are selling out then don't do it be true to yourself and that's the most important thing thinking you could do it all by yourself if you don't get a professional editor and designer to help you chances are your book is going to look pretty shabby against the competition you wouldn't buy a dress with a hole in it so why should you reader buy your book if it is full of glaring mistakes and inconsistencies if you care about your book and to build up a fanbase then get the cover designed by someone who knows what they're doing and get an editor to at the very least weed out any spelling mistakes and inconsistencies printing loads of copies of your book without a distribution deal in place if you are an unknown author chances are you aren't going to be living in the castle and eating your caviar for breakfast so don't pour every last penny into buying thousands of copies of your book if you haven't got anyone lined up to buy them you'll just end up with no money low self-esteem and a lot less space in your house order a handful of copies to give out but that's it remember while bulk printing may seem cheaper you'll probably lose out in the long run giving up after your first book did you know that most authors find much greater success on releasing their second novel well it's true think about it this way so many people dream of writing a book and yet most people don't if you've already done so and you are miles ahead of those would-be authors who simply can't find the time or energy to write their stories now think about all the writers who stopped after their first novel especially if it doesn't do very well let me tell you it is Lots if you persevere you are constantly knocking out the competition and you'll only get better with time to just keep writing keep focusing on your dreams and you'll get there so don't give up there are some of the most common mistakes new indie authors can make what other advice can you share we'd love to hear from you 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 a http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit to get your free copy if you enjoy 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 live org for my writing tips and tricks and I'll see you next time
Why Your Lack of Focus is Holding You Back - 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 why your lack of focus is holding you back have you ever thought what's stopping you from becoming successful you could probably say a lack of money resources or you don't quite know where to begin well the only thing holding you back from starting a successful business or becoming a best-selling author is your lack of focus when you like focus you can't get anything done you're sleeping in or playing on your phone when you don't focus on the task at hand you'll be unproductive and when you're unproductive you'll fall into a life of mediocrity and that's not what you want some people spend countless hours each day surfing the net or surfing their phone or watching Netflix and can't understand why they're not successful well it's simple if you wish to become successful you need to become focused and focus like anything else is a habit but how exactly do you become more focused the number one step to becoming more focused is through eliminating distractions this means when you work on a single task you work on that task alone you don't pick up your phone or browse the internet when you are done with one task you move on to another task your goal should be to complete five tasks each day these are the five tasks that will push you forward to your desired success once you complete your five tasks for the day then you're done you can have as much lack of focus as you want after that the key is this only happens once you finish your five tasks for the day when you get control of your focus you can become successful now 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 the time to write and finally get your book finished 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 and subscribe to our channel for more and I'll see you next time
How Not to Be a Pretentious 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 Advertising: http://grantcardonetv.com/brandyourself 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/channel/UC6iFhT4Y1s9-RHIloGNQwrA/feed -- ► Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hello its Peter here again from Writer's Life and today how not to sound like a pretentious writer when it comes to writing whether it's fact or fiction it's easy to sound pretentious this can happen for many reasons be it that our egos want the reader to know how intelligent we are or that we think readers won't enjoy our writing if we don't make it as smart as possible however the problem with putting too much effort into writing intellectually is that not only does it slow us down and make this overthink things it can also act as a distraction when it comes to getting our point across or advancing our plot so what can you do to ensure that you don't sound too like a pretentious writer try these useful tips first check your language using an abundance of long and complicated words could put your reader off every time they have to check the meaning of a word you have effectively taken them out of the story if this happens too often it'll be impossible to keep up either they just won't be able to immerse themselves in your novel or they just won't understand it reading your writing allow it to get an idea of whether it flows well or feels too convoluted and complicated is also a good idea next identify your reader when it comes to avoiding pretentious writing knowing who your reader is can help think about who you are hoping will read and appreciate your work if you're writing a fictitious story for the general population you should try to avoid creating a piece of writing that is overly complex the average reading level for an American adults is that of a seventh or eighth grader an age nine years old in the UK so it's essential to bear this in mind as you write next have fun with your writing writing should be fun and if you're not having fun and enjoying what you do you're less likely to get bogged down in trying to make your writing seem too clever your enjoyment and enthusiasm will come through in your book and will mean your readers enjoy reading your work more to the more sincere and truthful you are with your story the more genuine and authentic it will seem too next don't over complicate your plot an overly complicated plot can be difficult to follow and can confuse your readers well it's great to be smart and surprise your readers if you try too hard to confuse them or make your story too complicated to follow they are simply lose interest and may give up altogether don't over punctuate over punctuating or try to be too smart with your use of punctuation can also be considered pretentious and may be off-putting to your reader some authors do choose to use punctuation as a stylistic technique in their writing however if you aren't sure it works it's probably best and to leave it out by following these tips you could ensure your writing doesn't come across as pretentious or confusing while still being able to write with style remember you can write however you like but if you want your writing to be enjoyed by others you do always have to keep your reader in mind now 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 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 like this video and subscribe to our channel for more and I'll see you next time
Why Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone Is Pivotal To Your Success - 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 Advertising: http://grantcardonetv.com/brandyourself 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/channel/UC6iFhT4Y1s9-RHIloGNQwrA/feed -- ► Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hello there is Peter here again from Writer's Life and today why stepping outside your comfort zone is pivotal to your success think about it do you know anyone who's ever become successful by staying within their comfort zone no you don't because it's not possible when you're going out into the world and working on creating a better life for yourself you're getting outside of your comfort zone most people aren't like that they like to stay within that comfort zone why do people stay within their comfort zone I don't think most people dream of working a dead-end job it's because when they're growing up somewhere along the line someone shot their dream down and they've been believing that ever since this could have come from a teacher or a parent perhaps friends are you one of those people who had their dream shot down or maybe you think you're not good enough to succeed all you're doing is making excuses for yourself why you're not successful I understand getting outside of your comfort zone is not easy I'm not saying you should quit your job to start them open-ended business idea you could start to side hustle so eventually you'll be able to quit your job and you're into your business full-time allowing you to get outside of your comfort zone the life you desire to live is on the other side of your comfort zone if you're willing to push past any fears you have you can get anything you want any athlete or businessperson had to face their fears to achieve success when you go through life you can become complacent you fall into the same day to day routine without notice before you know it 50 years of your life has passed I don't think you want to be that person by taking risks stepping outside your comfort zone you can begin to live by deciding to step outside your comfort zone you're deciding to make your own life and forge a path of your own destiny now 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 get access now while it's still available by going to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit that's it for now be sure to like this video and subscribe to our channel for more and I'll see you next time
Free Up More Time For Your Writing - 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 Advertising: http://grantcardonetv.com/brandyourself 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/channel/UC6iFhT4Y1s9-RHIloGNQwrA/feed -- ► Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hello its Peter here again from Writer's Life and today free up more time for your writing how many times have you said to yourself I could finish my novel if only I didn't have to go to work or to look after the kids or cook dinner every night it always seems that no matter how hard we try there are never enough hours in the day and since writing that novel isn't an essential that s what gets put on the backburner time and time again however if we're really honest with ourselves is it actually time that's holding us back think about it we get the same 24 hours in every single day of our lives and every single day we can make a choice about what we do with them you have as much time as the next person so when you look at the author who juggles three different writing jobs at busy family life loads of social commitments yet still manages to keep the novel's coming remember that they have been given exactly the same amount of time as you writers make time for writing so can you you just need to figure out how the first thing you need to do and try to find more time is to figure out how you actually spend it at the moment write down everything that you do each day over the course of a week or to pay attention to every little part of your day and make sure you make a note of it find the gaps reassess the things that you're doing see where actually you are wasting time and where you could rearrange things to save time you'll soon see that there are plenty of ways you can free up time in your schedule to make your writing happy your relationship with time is down to how you manage it and there are loads of ways to change the pattern that you currently find yourself in or indeed make an entirely new one which leaves you time to concentrate on doing the things that you love the most sometimes however when we make space to sit down and write it can all go horribly wrong if our days are tightly structured and we have an hour reserved as writing time yet when we sit down to get on with it the creativity just isn't there just remember that that's okay putting too much pressure on yourself to write amazingly well now is going to result in you feeling trapped and therefore rebelling against yourself for instance refusing to write because you have told yourself you must this never works as we simply become more frustrated with ourselves and end up feeling guilty and annoyed and with nothing to show for it either however practice makes perfect it's all about getting yourself into a good routine once you've established this it will become so much easier to write productively in those little windows you've opened for yourself and even if you feel you can't write simply try to do something creative and productive develop your characters write a business plan for your book do some research whatever it takes to advance your novel and fill that time with something that you can pat yourself on the back for it'll leave you feeling satisfied once you've done this a few times and remove the pressure you'll begin to relax and that's when the real writing will start to flow we are not given time to write we have to take it and if you're serious about establishing yourself as a writer then you have to take it any way in which you can unfortunately the universe your partner your boss the kids may not say so you've decided to write oh I never knew in that case please have these three undisturbed hours to yourself where no one will bother you but that doesn't mean you can't find the space to create writing time the reality is that no one cares more about your writing than you do but if you do care then there is no doubt that you will find time to do it now 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 go to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit that's it for now be sure to like this video and subscribe to our channel for more and I'll see you next time
5 Ways To Create the Perfect Villain - 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 Advertising: http://grantcardonetv.com/brandyourself 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/channel/UC6iFhT4Y1s9-RHIloGNQwrA/feed -- ► Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi I'm Jody from Writer's Life network and today we'll be talking about five things you need to know to create the perfect villain creating characters for your stories is one of the most exciting and enjoyable parts of being a writer and while we all have characters that we completely fell in love with there is nothing quite as satisfying as writing a brilliant twisted villain villains are so interesting they create contrast they are the ones we love to hate they are complex emotionally disturbed terrifying figures and with them we can really let our imaginations run wild trying to create a character that you want your readers to hates be repulsed by or frightened of in my opinion is actually more interesting and in some ways easier than trying to write a character that you want them to like so how do you write a great villain here are some tips to get you started pick a type there are so many different types of villains you can choose to create in your stories they might be psychotic killers evil superheroes superficial snooty nasty individuals who maliciously try to destroy other people's happiness and a whole range of different unsavory characters in between choosing your villain and figuring out how he or she will work in the story is all part of the fun do your research a great way to get a feel for how to write a fantastic villainous character is to read books of a similar style here you can get ideas and inspiration of how these wicked characters are used to enhance the plot and the kind of behavior speech and action that they have the more you read the more inspired you will be decide how much your reader should hate them the most memorable villains are complex characters with as much depth and as many layers as those heroes of your story don't neglect your villains give them backstories and in-depth personalities in order for your readers to enjoy reading about the villain they need to be interesting they need to demand attention and provoke a reaction deciding what you want that reaction to be will help you craft your evil character do you want your readers to feel repulsed and afraid or do you want them in some to empathize with your villain and feel sorry for them there is no reason why you can't create a character that is completely unlikable who never shows any remorse for their actions but the important point to remember is that your readers still need to want to read about them and if they don't it could ruin your entire story decide how they will end your villain plays a hugely important role in determining what kind of book you are trying to write if they succeed in their evil schemes defeat the hero or prevent goodness from happening then your book will have quite a different feel to one where even if right at the last minute your villain is defeated you don't necessarily need to see your villain overcome by the end of the book but if you don't then make sure your readers are prepared for it push the boundaries if you want to make a truly original or despicable bad guy but you need to come up with unique ways of doing so don't be afraid to shock your readers and push the boundaries of what they have to come to expect in a villain if you do then they will be all more interesting and exciting to read creating a fantastic and memorable villain is hard work but thoroughly rewarding and lots of fun - it's not often we get to explore the darker side to our creativity so just run with it use these tips to guide you and see what kind of evil bad guy you can come up with and remember 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 download your free copy and 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 life org for more writing tips and tricks and I'll see you next time
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Writing Myths Busted - 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 Advertising: http://grantcardonetv.com/brandyourself 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/channel/UC6iFhT4Y1s9-RHIloGNQwrA/feed -- ► Grab your free writer's toolkit by going to http://www.writerslife.org/finish-your-book --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hello it's Peter here again from Writer's Life and today writing myths busted whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting out it's likely that at some point or another you'll have reached out to try and find some advice on the most common mistakes that writers make what to do and what not to do to ensure that you don't fall at the first hurdle the trouble is however that there is so much advice out there and really when it comes to being creative can there be a one-size-fits-all rule some advice hinders rather than helps writers so remember when it comes to being told how to write it is sometimes best to follow your own instincts and do what feels right for you however here are some of the most common writing myths but don't let them fool you first of all writing is just easy for some people let's face facts some people might be really disciplined others might be really talented but neither of these things mean that writing is a total breeze okay so here's some people talking about writing being a natural thing that they just felt like they instinctively know how to do but don't believe them no one picks up a musical instrument for the first time and starts playing to a professional standard writing is much like this it's a craft that you must learn and practice the more you practice the more you improve no one finds it easy it's about hard work and discipline and only with experience and dedication does it get easier to do next you've got to have a gift to write don't think that writing can't be learned because it can while it may be true that some people have a talent for right it doesn't mean that those who aren't naturally inclined to write can't become good writers the more you learn and practice the better you'll get a next writing isn't a real job writing is a useful skill and spending your time writing can open many doors in fact when you think about it almost all professions require writing in some form or another so having a way with words can really boost your career next writing won't pay the bills the image of the struggling but brilliant writer is one that we are all familiar with but really writing can be a rewarding satisfying and lucrative career there are many excellent salaried jobs out there that you can work your way into or should you choose to go freelance there are now many different publications and online jobs which are offering well paid work if you want to be a fiction writer sure it's a tough business trying to get a book published but don't forget the other options such as radio scripts writing short story writing and many more all of which can pay well are easier to get into as well next writer's block is a lie okay so this one is a little tricky there can be times in every writers life where they feel uninspired to write all that someone else put a total block on their creativity however writer's block is curable and usually it rears its ugly head because of what the writers themselves are doing next time it happens try to understand why is it because you are procrastinating or refusing to write unless the conditions are perfect or perhaps the ideas simply isn't fully formed in your head yet either way you need to relax keep on working at it and eventually you yet there don't let your writing be stalled or intimidated by these myths put them to bed want some for all and don't let anything stop you now 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 go to http://www.writerslife.org/toolkit that's it for now be sure to like this video and subscribe to our channel for more and I'll see you next time
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