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Effective Writing - Using a schedule, triggering creativity, and more - article
Bob Martin
I don’t write every day. Some days, I get up early in the morning with an idea I’ve thought about during the night and I start writing. Before I know it, it’s evening, and the whole day has gone by. Other times, I don’t write for days. Some people are...
over 9 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Time Management
Effective Writing Habits - Frequency, Multiple Projects, and More - article
Mike Johnson
I don’t write every day. Some days, I get up early in the morning with an idea I’ve thought about during the night and I start writing. Before I know it, it’s evening, and the whole day has gone by. Other times, I don’t write for days. Some people are...
over 9 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Time Management
Time to Write: 5 Tricks of Effective Time Management - article
Jen Veldhuyzen
Whether you work full-time or have ten kids, your life is probably pretty busy. It can be hard to fit writing into that jam-packed life if writing hasn't already been a natural part of you for years and years. Here you'll find a few tips for those who...
over 9 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Time Management
ALC 2017
D'ette Owen Testimonial
What are some great swag or merchandise ideas that I can give away or sell alongside my book?
Author Learning Center
Question: What are some great swag or merchandise ideas that I can give away or sell alongside my book? Answer: In-person events such as festivals, fairs, signings, and conventions continue to be one of the most effective ways authors can reach...
over 2 years ago
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Plotting vs Pantsing: How Much Should You Plan Your Novel?
Author Learning Center
Writing a cohesive, well-crafted story is a difficult task and there is no “right” way to do it. Every writer needs to discover how they best plan a story. Some writers are plotters and some are pantsers. A plotter is an author who outlines his or...
over 7 years ago
Fiction
Plot Planning
The Challenge of Securing School Visits for Young Adult Authors
Melody Dean Dimick
Authors who are writing books for students—whether they’re children, middle reader, or young adult students—appreciate the value of getting into schools and sharing their work. Going to where your audience lives every day isn’t an option for all writers...
over 7 years ago
Events
School and University Visits
Maintaining a Creative Edge by Writing in Different Genres and Formats - video
Derek Taylor Kent
Author Derek Taylor Kent describes himself as a comedy writer with a lot of different passions. His style of writing lends itself well to many different genres and formats, as proven by all of the accolades he has received for his work. In addition...
over 8 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Writer's Block
Maintaining a Creative Edge by Writing in Different Genres and Formats - podcast
Derek Taylor Kent
Author Derek Taylor Kent describes himself as a comedy writer with a lot of different passions. His style of writing lends itself well to many different genres and formats, as proven by all of the accolades he has received for his work. In addition...
over 8 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Writer's Block
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