Once you have written and edited and then edited again, sometimes you just need some reassurance from someone other than yourself. Find a small group of trusted friends or peers to share your work with. Make sure it’s a selective few, who understand you and your writing. Take their advice, listen to their opinions, and […]
Writing Tip Tuesday: Times of Confusion
It doesn’t matter how many times you learn it, or how well you know it, the English language can be flat out confusing at times. I know I’m not alone when I say that I’ll be in the zone while I’m writing and I’ll get to a word that just looks funny to me. I […]
Writing Tip Tuesday: Find Your Writing Space
This week’s writing tip is all about finding a special place to make your own “writing space.” There are times when inspiration sparks and I can stop what I’m doing, wherever I am and sit down and write. Other times, in order to fully concentrate, I need to be tucked away with no distractions. It doesn’t matter if it’s outside […]
Writing Tip Tuesday: Do It For You
One of the most important things to remember when you are a writer is to always do it for yourself. Ideally, writing should bring you happiness. If you are just doing it strictly for the money or making a name for yourself, instead of writing for the joy and satisfaction you get from doing it, […]
Writing Tip Tuesday: He Said, She Said
How many of you have sat down to write and you find yourself writing, “he said…” or, “she said…” over and over? I can’t tell you how many times I find myself scrambling, trying to reword sentences without using the same monotonous word every time. It’s good to spice it up a little with […]
Writing Tip Tuesday: Unplug
For Writing Tip Tuesday this week, I have one word – Unplug. I know, you probably just had a minor panic attack when I said that, but believe me; you’ll thank me later. Unplug yourself from all electronics and anything that would distract you. Put down the phones, turn off the TV and log off […]