At our last writing group meeting, we talked about finding time to write. Several members shared their writing process. Some outlined, some didn’t. One member wrote on her phone in her car, before she started work each day. She said: “You can write more than you’d think in ten minutes a ...
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Productivity: 5 Essential Planning Tips For 2017
If you’re anything like me, you love the idea of productivity. Being productive in 2017 starts with the right planning system, doesn’t it? You check out YouTube videos of organizers and planners, determined to find that ONE planner which will give you “planner peace.) Finally it occurs to you ...
My Top 3 Self-Publishing Mistakes In 2016
Yesterday, I decided to take a hard look at my self-publishing business so that I could start off fresh in 2017. Of course, I knew the mistakes I’d made, but there were some bright spots too. My top 3 self-publishing mistakes: all my own work Last October we had some changes in my day job. The ...
Book Marketing In 10 Minutes A Day For Authors Who Hate Marketing
Confused about book marketing? Many authors are. This means that they fail to do any marketing at all, and inevitably, without visibility, their book sales are disappointing. Let’s make sense of book marketing — by making choices, creating a quick message and plan, and then using our ten minutes ...
Time To Write: Write Anywhere With 4 Clever Writing Apps
Writing fiction takes time. Even full-time authors find it a challenge to find time to write. We all have calls on our time. Either we work at a day job, or we have family commitments. Writing apps on your phone or tablet can help you to turn spare minutes into writing time. Find time to write in ...
Bullet Journal Your Novel: Free Up Your Mind, And Write
I’m currently in the middle of the first draft of a new novel. It’s going well. However, I’ve changed the novel’s hook, eliminated a couple of characters, and made huge changes to the plot. These major changes are a lot to keep in mind while I complete the draft. My novel’s bullet journal ...
