Really insightful, thoughtful article--just the thing I've come to expect from Patricia Fry (a writer's writer, for sure!)
Patricia shares with us ideas on how to use the holidays year-round in your favor when it comes to promoting your work. I dare you to read it and not get excited by ideas that pop up!
Seasonal Promotion by Patricia Fry
And if you're interested, here are a few places you can find worldwide holidays listed to suit nearly every interest/fancy/topic:
holidays.net
earthcalendar.com
world-calendar.com
Happy holiday-ing,
Beth
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Showing posts with label Article. Show all posts
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Tuesday, February 06, 2007
How to Write a Novel in 100 Days or Less
Today's post comes courtesy of John Coyne from the Peace Corps Writers website.
I wouldn't guarantee you'll have a polished, publishable manuscript in 100 days or less, but the nuggets and tidbits of info and advice are worth considering in your quest to get your book done and out there. Interesting, simple reading....
How to Write a Novel in 100 Days or Less by John Coyne
Happy Writing,
Beth
I wouldn't guarantee you'll have a polished, publishable manuscript in 100 days or less, but the nuggets and tidbits of info and advice are worth considering in your quest to get your book done and out there. Interesting, simple reading....
How to Write a Novel in 100 Days or Less by John Coyne
Happy Writing,
Beth
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Article: Writing Breaks Nurture Creativitiy
I subscribe to this notion though "vegetating in front of the television while watching endless reruns of the Simpsons" isn't quite on the list.
It's definitely of value to get away from writing sometimes and get fresh air. Who knows what ideas will pop up?
And not that I'm in the mindset of taking a writing break--far from it. I'm having the time of my life working on three articles simultaneously--but the real post I wanted to share is on my school PC, and I'm on the laptop. Anyone know an easy way to share bookmarks between two non-networked PCs? (besides emailing them)?
Writing Breaks Nurture Creativity at AuthorHouse.com
Happy writing breaks,
Beth
It's definitely of value to get away from writing sometimes and get fresh air. Who knows what ideas will pop up?
And not that I'm in the mindset of taking a writing break--far from it. I'm having the time of my life working on three articles simultaneously--but the real post I wanted to share is on my school PC, and I'm on the laptop. Anyone know an easy way to share bookmarks between two non-networked PCs? (besides emailing them)?
Writing Breaks Nurture Creativity at AuthorHouse.com
Happy writing breaks,
Beth
Thursday, January 04, 2007
Article: Setting Goals for Your Writing Career by Lee Masterson
While I'm on the goal kick, here's another article to get you jump-started for 2007 and your career.
I haven't mentioned it because I have a deep-seated belief that writers are the most intelligent creatures on earth, but if you've already set goals for the new year, it never hurts to do an occassional reassessment and realignment...so don't blow by these articles thinking they're not for you...
An excerpt...
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Setting Goals for Your Writing Career
(c) Lee Masterson
By failing to plan, you are planning to fail" - Ben Franklin
True success - in every field - begins with a plan. I do not mean the plan to actually WRITE your book. That step forms only a portion of the total process required in creating publishing success. I mean the plan to get your book to the stage where you originally imagined you wanted it to reach.
Goals and plans are important for almost every aspect of your life. Your writing career should be no different.
The problem with goals is that many of the best plans fall by the wayside. People get distracted, better plans are made, easier plans are found or circumstances change.
The simple truth is, if you want to succeed, you should devise a plan that suits you and stick to it. You can always revise a plan as you go, or add to it or amend it, but as long as you stick to your basic plan, you will reach your goal.
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Read the rest here....http://www.fictionfactor.com/articles/goals.html
Happy setting and resetting writing goals,
Beth
I haven't mentioned it because I have a deep-seated belief that writers are the most intelligent creatures on earth, but if you've already set goals for the new year, it never hurts to do an occassional reassessment and realignment...so don't blow by these articles thinking they're not for you...
An excerpt...
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Setting Goals for Your Writing Career
(c) Lee Masterson
By failing to plan, you are planning to fail" - Ben Franklin
True success - in every field - begins with a plan. I do not mean the plan to actually WRITE your book. That step forms only a portion of the total process required in creating publishing success. I mean the plan to get your book to the stage where you originally imagined you wanted it to reach.
Goals and plans are important for almost every aspect of your life. Your writing career should be no different.
The problem with goals is that many of the best plans fall by the wayside. People get distracted, better plans are made, easier plans are found or circumstances change.
The simple truth is, if you want to succeed, you should devise a plan that suits you and stick to it. You can always revise a plan as you go, or add to it or amend it, but as long as you stick to your basic plan, you will reach your goal.
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Read the rest here....http://www.fictionfactor.com/articles/goals.html
Happy setting and resetting writing goals,
Beth
Tuesday, January 02, 2007
Article: The Motivation Factor by Cheryl Wright
Today's posting comes courtesy of Cheryl Wright, author and editor of the Writer2Writer.com website & ezine for writers.
On the theme of goal setting & knowing what you want to achieve in order to achieve what you want, her article on The Motivation Factor is perfectly timely at the beginning of this new year. Be sure to check out the setting goals worksheet at the end of her article.
Here's a quick excerpt:
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The Motivation Factor
© Cheryl Wright – All rights reserved
I’ve never been one for resolutions, mainly because I never keep them.
But goals are a whole different ball game. Goals can be measured, they can be changed, but most of all, they can be extremely motivating.
For as long as I can remember, I’ve set goals for myself. You could even call them deadlines.
No matter the project or how big or small it is, I always set goals for myself. This not only gets me motivated and writing, it also gives me guidelines that allow me to plan even more projects. This is a great way to keep moving ahead.
Perhaps I should go back further…
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Read all the advice and insight here: http://www.writer2writer.com/motivation.htm
Happy Motivating...
Beth
On the theme of goal setting & knowing what you want to achieve in order to achieve what you want, her article on The Motivation Factor is perfectly timely at the beginning of this new year. Be sure to check out the setting goals worksheet at the end of her article.
Here's a quick excerpt:
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The Motivation Factor
© Cheryl Wright – All rights reserved
I’ve never been one for resolutions, mainly because I never keep them.
But goals are a whole different ball game. Goals can be measured, they can be changed, but most of all, they can be extremely motivating.
For as long as I can remember, I’ve set goals for myself. You could even call them deadlines.
No matter the project or how big or small it is, I always set goals for myself. This not only gets me motivated and writing, it also gives me guidelines that allow me to plan even more projects. This is a great way to keep moving ahead.
Perhaps I should go back further…
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Read all the advice and insight here: http://www.writer2writer.com/motivation.htm
Happy Motivating...
Beth
Monday, January 01, 2007
Happy, Happy....
...Writing, of course.
After taking a bit of time for myself, away from writing, school, teaching and basically life, I'm ready to go.
Ready to bring you some of the best resources on the web for writers to make your 2007 the most prolific, productive and positive as an author that it can be.
Sorry for the run-on..lol.
I've got some cool ideas in the works for Fountain Pen, Inc in the upcoming year, but in the meantime, here's an awesome offering from Donna Caubarreaux, a true writer's writer. I intended today's link to be only to her Writer's Workbook, but for a treat, the link goes directly to her articles page where she offers a writing page generator (log for tracking your writing and setting goals), a realistic look at how much you can make as a romance author, an article about writing what you know and the mentioned Writer's Workbook--something great to check into at this early point of the year.
Donna Caubarreaux's Writing Articles
http://www.geocities.com/donnacaubarreaux/articles.html
Donna's Writing Workbook
http://www.geocities.com/donnacaubarreaux/WritingGoalsWorkbook.xls
Get moving, get excited...this is your year!
Happy writing,
Beth
After taking a bit of time for myself, away from writing, school, teaching and basically life, I'm ready to go.
Ready to bring you some of the best resources on the web for writers to make your 2007 the most prolific, productive and positive as an author that it can be.
Sorry for the run-on..lol.
I've got some cool ideas in the works for Fountain Pen, Inc in the upcoming year, but in the meantime, here's an awesome offering from Donna Caubarreaux, a true writer's writer. I intended today's link to be only to her Writer's Workbook, but for a treat, the link goes directly to her articles page where she offers a writing page generator (log for tracking your writing and setting goals), a realistic look at how much you can make as a romance author, an article about writing what you know and the mentioned Writer's Workbook--something great to check into at this early point of the year.
Donna Caubarreaux's Writing Articles
http://www.geocities.com/donnacaubarreaux/articles.html
Donna's Writing Workbook
http://www.geocities.com/donnacaubarreaux/WritingGoalsWorkbook.xls
Get moving, get excited...this is your year!
Happy writing,
Beth
Monday, December 18, 2006
Article: How to Get More Writing Done
Procrastination...
To some degree, we're all afflicted.
Today's resource is a GREAT article to help you streamline, prioritize and get some writing done--the important writing that will keep your career moving.
The link will take you to the Inspired2Write newsletter--good reading all the way around. For the article, "How to Get More Writing Done", click on the third link down:
http://www.inspired2write.com/newspage.html#top
Excellent suggestions to keep in mind for the upcoming new year and inevitable writing resolutions....
Happy non-procrastinating,
Beth
To some degree, we're all afflicted.
Today's resource is a GREAT article to help you streamline, prioritize and get some writing done--the important writing that will keep your career moving.
The link will take you to the Inspired2Write newsletter--good reading all the way around. For the article, "How to Get More Writing Done", click on the third link down:
http://www.inspired2write.com/newspage.html#top
Excellent suggestions to keep in mind for the upcoming new year and inevitable writing resolutions....
Happy non-procrastinating,
Beth
Friday, December 15, 2006
Article: The Magic of Goals
Because I feel like your mom today (or that person in your life who nags--nicely), here's another article on goal setting from Holly Lisle, romance author.
No dessert until you finish reading....
How to Get There From Here: The Magic of Goals by Holly Lisle
http://hollylisle.com/fm/Workshops/setting_goals.html
Happy writing (and be nice to your brother),
Beth
No dessert until you finish reading....
How to Get There From Here: The Magic of Goals by Holly Lisle
http://hollylisle.com/fm/Workshops/setting_goals.html
Happy writing (and be nice to your brother),
Beth
Thursday, December 14, 2006
Article: Setting Effective Writing Goals
Because it's never too early to start planning those writing goals for the new year...and you can't be prodded too often...check out Moira Allen's article on Setting Effective Writing Goals.
In fact, while you're at her site, writing-world.com, be sure and peek around the corners. It's one of my absolute fave sites for any/everything writing related....
http://www.writing-world.com/basics/goals.shtml
Happy goal setting,
Beth
In fact, while you're at her site, writing-world.com, be sure and peek around the corners. It's one of my absolute fave sites for any/everything writing related....
http://www.writing-world.com/basics/goals.shtml
Happy goal setting,
Beth
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Article: Bust Through Holiday Stress and Keep Writing
Another great article from Cheryl Wright's Writer2Writer Monthly Newsletter (subscribe--free--at www.writer2writer.com).
Cheryl Malandrinos gives some excellent ideas and points to keep yourself writing through the holidays to minimize stress and maximize output....something we can all use more of all year round!
http://www.writer2writer.com/holidaystress.htm
Happy Holiday Writing,
Beth
Cheryl Malandrinos gives some excellent ideas and points to keep yourself writing through the holidays to minimize stress and maximize output....something we can all use more of all year round!
http://www.writer2writer.com/holidaystress.htm
Happy Holiday Writing,
Beth
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