On the blogs this week I started a new writing tips series, and posted several articles which will be useful to you if you're writing a book.
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Today’s Writing Tip: Write Something Just for Yourself
Are you so caught up in what you should or must write, that all the joy has gone from your writing? It’s time to write something just for yourself.
Today’s Writing Tip: Routine Eliminates Resistance
Every writer meets resistance, every day. You can crush resistance, very simply. Firstly however, you need to recognize it.
Today’s Writing Tip: Stop Thinking, Write Instead
If you spend too much time thinking about writing, it’s easy to become confused. Worse yet, doubts may creep in. Discover how to develop your enthusiasm, and make writing fun.
Today’s Writing Tip: Collect Word Treasures and Use Them
Writers hunt and collect word treasures. It’s a fun pastime.
Write a Book: Complete Your Book by Staying Organized
You’ll stand a much better chance of completing your book if you get organized, and stay organized. It’s much easier than you imagine.
Web Content Quality: Focus on YOUR Needs, Not the Search Engines’
Google’s Panda/ Farmer update affected many sites, and the wounded are still dragging themselves from the battlefield. Millions of new Web pages are created daily, so it’s time to focus on quality.
Kindle Ebooks: Digital Publishing By the Numbers
Are you hoping for a traditional publishing contract, or going the DIY route? Bestselling thriller author Barry Eisler assesses the numbers, and you should too.
Writing a Book: A Must-Read If You’re New to Digital Publishing
If you’re writing a book, you should be aware that the world has changed. It’s time to take publishing into your own capable hands.
Today’s Writing Tip: Your Daily Word Count Counts
Discover the secret all professional writers know: it’s all in the word count.
Your Book Trailer Can Help You to Write Your Novel
Are you writing a novel? Script a trailer for it — you’ll kickstart your imagination and will get new ideas.