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Odds And Ends About Introvert Writers
Are you a writer? Are you shy? Do you like to spend time alone? Then, you are an introvert writer, better at writing than conversation. Not all research agrees with me. I, myself, needed an on-line community, as virtual friends rely upon my writing. Face...
Writing From Home And Loving It
As a writer, you can write as the sky is the limit, whether you generalize or specialize. The question, though, is where is the best location? Personally, I think at home. Let me discuss with you my take on doing so. First of all, no need...
Ways For Writers To Save Money With An Irregular Income
Most writers are not wealthy. Most writers never know when their next payment is going to be or how much. As this article goes along, I would like to share some stories that have helped me save money as a writer. I found a Keurig at...
Joining Writers' Groups
The apprenticeship of writing is continuous. The novice writer must find a community of writers who are working to improve their craft and to get published. While the writer reserves the right not to let anyone read his work in progress, sharing what he is...
How To Stop Being An Unhealthy Writer
Obviously, most writers lead sedentary lives. Writers barely move. Often, writers do not eat right. Writers are often alone and isolated. There is a solution. Enter the fitness and nutrition website known as Sparkpeople.com. The website is totally free and not some type of Weight Watchers. Often,...
Using Networking to Your Advantage
Whether you are a novice or a veteran writer, networking can do wonders for your career. Before the Internet, writers would just sit down in front of a typewriter or a pen and paper and then write away. After that, they would send their manuscripts...
Dealing With Negative Reviews
You have published your book, it is selling and now you just have to wait until the reviews roll in. Maybe your first few reviews are awesome, five stars, the readers love your work. You are on cloud nine, but then the dreaded 1-star review...
More Ideas of What Not to Do for Authors
I’m a book blogger who’s in a lot of groups for readers and authors on Facebook. You would be surprised to find out how much we all teach each other. Same goes for Twitter, though maybe not as much. I have been keeping tabs on...
Dealing with Harsh Feedback on Social Media
There are many reasons for ‘online meanies’ whose only ambition is to spoil your day and discredit your work as a writer. It is difficult to explain why people feel the need to be outright mean on social media platforms. There are many psychological explanations...
How To Keep Motivated Constantly
Why are many people motivated for only a short time and then lose it? One reason is that every one of us has standards, and these differ from person to person. These standards are backed up by our rituals or actions that we perform every day. If...