There are two very divided schools of thought on plotting. There are those who swear by it, and those who refuse to do it. Which is best? I think it depends on the writer and the project. If you hate to plot, then trying to do it might not work for you. However, chances are good that if you were to do a little bit of preplanning, you'd find you work faster and end up with … [Read more...]
Can You Really Make Money Writing?
It's never been easier to make money as a writer, but you have to take the right approach. Every job on the planet has elements that are boring or unenjoyable, and writing is no different. A refusal to face this is perhaps the biggest barrier to earning good money as a writer. If you want to write for a living, you have to do whatever it takes to pay the bills with your … [Read more...]
My Advice for New Writers
When I decided to take my writing seriously, I did five things. #1: I made a commitment to write every day. I haven't missed a single day of writing since January 1st, 2006. I don;t have to work too hard at this as I love to write, and skipping a day is unimaginable to me. #2: I made a submission plan and stuck to it. Back in 2006, self-publishing was still basically … [Read more...]
