Consistency
Per V.E. Schwab, we are on our own journey, in our own book, and we should keep our eyes on our own paper. This was a mantra for me a few years back. As long as you keep making progress on YOUR project, you will eventually finish and have a completed book. As long as you keep making progress… That’s the key. For me, this comes down to consistency.
What Do I Write About?
So what do you do when you don’t know what to write about? This is a common problem for authors. Shorter forms, though, like this blog, bring me to this inevitable question. It brought me to this question today too. By now, you’re asking when I’ll get to the point.
Overcoming the Fear of Self-Promotion
Self-promotion has a tendency to cripple authors. This includes Yours, Truly. It feels like shilling to ask people to buy your book. There are some ways to push through that fear, though.
Editing Path Part 7
We’re at the last two steps in this editing process! The fifth draft is is already pretty tight so we’re down to the hardest bits to find. For that, we need one more tool: Edit Out Loud.
Editing Path Part 6
ProWritingAid is A LOT. It’s a powerhouse. After a lot of time reviewing this utility, I’ve honed in on four areas: the Goal Checklist, suggested Improvements, Core: Overused, and re-italicizing.