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Writing Past Fear: 10 Ways To Stop Worrying And Start Writing
Many people claim that they want to write. Most won't because of a giant monster called FEAR. It looms over individuals and paralyzes them. “What if I'm no good?” “ What if I'm wasting my time?” “What if...” “What if...” “What if...” Fear creates these never-en
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The Five Phases Of Feedback
You may have heard about the five phases of grief. Psychological professionals have outlined the pattern of emotions that humans cycle through during the grieving process. As a writing professional, I've discovered the five phases of receiving feedback. A
Tags: Writing, Feedback, Revision, Success, Coach, Writer, Critique, Writing
Surviving The Day Job: Six Easy Lessons
Before I became a full-time writer, I had a job counting envelopes. Not colored envelopes or large manila envelopes, mind you, but white #10 envelopes. I had to count them in series of a hundred. Even now I can see them flashing in my eyes as I flipped th
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Receiving Feedback With Grace
Imagine holding a bouquet of balloons. And someone comes up to you and pops one with a pin. Then another. Then another. Pop! Slam! Bam! You're shaken, shocked and need to take a few deep breaths to recover from the impact. This is what it can be like to
Pay Yourself First – Making Money Without Getting Paid
You might not be used to depositing checks earned by the sweat of your pen (yet). That doesn't mean you can't start becoming financially savvy with your writing. One of the top tips for becoming financially empowered is to pay yourself first. How can you
On The Planet Corporate: Survival Through Fiction
I found myself sitting in the HR department of one of the most famous companies in America. My ice queen soon to be boss wanted me and I knew it. After all, I had graduated from a pseudo impressive university and I looked really good in my Ann Klein suit.
Tags: Writing, Writing Ideas, Writing Coach, Writing Tips, Publishing, Authors, Writing
I Quit And Other Sensible Ideas - Or, Five Reasons To Stay A Writer
It comes along more frequently than not: The thought that you're insane and should pursue a career that doesn't stomp on your pride or demolish your ego. You have the hopes of fame and fortune to comfort you at times, but not often enough to keep doubt fr
Tags: Writing, Writer\\'s Block, Writing Ideas, Writing Coach, Writing Tips, Publishing, Writing
Evaluating Your Own Work
How to Analyze and Rewrite Your Writing
Tags: Script Consulting, Script Doctoring, Writing, Screenwriting, Story Analysis, Writers Coach, Sell Your Stories, Sell Your Script, Script Coverage, Book Analysis, Make Money Writing, Screenplay, Stories, Writing
Eight Surefire Ways To Stay Motivated
Do you have trouble finishing your writing projects? Do you sometimes wonder what's the point? Do rejections make you want to give up all together? You're not alone. Writing isn't always fun, especially when your efforts don't seem to make a difference. B
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Build Your Creative Dam To Complete Projects
Artists and writers are fed by a constant stream of curiosity. Our imaginations flow freely with ideas and connections, which allows for a rich river of creativity that can infuse our lives with joy. But what happens when this flood of ideas overwhelms us
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Why Great Website Makeovers Begin With Copywriting
"Can you give me some feedback on my website?" a life coach named "Kevin" asked his e-zine subscribers. "I just revised my site - -finally!" Naturally, I couldn't resist clicking over to see what Kevin had done. I knew Kevin
Tags: Internet Marketing Strategy, Web Site, Business Coaching, Internet Marketing Solutions, Copywriting
The Business Of Publishing
The truth about publishing is really stranger than fiction and the truth is: getting published is only half the battle. The other half is to keep your reality check in balance so it doesn't bounce.
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Seven Secrets Of Writing A Book That Sells
Ensuring the success of a book is something even the biggest publishers have never been able to guarantee. Mitigating circumstances, flash trends, and world events will all affect buyer preferences. That said, there are still ways to leverage the sales-fa
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Publicity From Thirty Thousand Feet
Sketching out your marketing campaign will also give you a chance to see what's been leveraging you results and what hasn't. Keep in mind that some things like bulk sales and national media might take longer than other items so you'll want to keep putting
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Make Big Money On Your Book - 10 H*O*T Tips
Wouldn't it be nice to write a book, get paid handsomely for it and be considered a top expert all at once? It's possible--if you know the rules. 1. Study the publishing industry. Today celebrity books rule. Books that catch a quick trend come in second
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