But what is YOUR reason for writing? If it is to please others or to belong to a group of people, that reason won’t give you a long-lasting reason to write through all the good and bad in your writing career. To write over the long-term and to enjoy and feel fulfilled through your writing,…
We all write for different reasons. Some of us write because we want to. Others write because we want to make a living. And still others write because they can’t no write. Many writers write to understand the world and themselves more. And regardless of the reason why we write, writing is just something that…
It may be hard to realize but just as with life there are good and bad parts to the writing life. However, I believe that the good aspects of the writing life far outstrip the bad ones. A true writer loves to write period. She comes into her office every day hoping and expecting the…
When I was young, I decided by taking a vow that I would become a writer. So, I lit a candle in my room, got on my knees, said a prayer, and then vowed to God that I would become a writer. I knew there would be hard days. But I was willing to put…
Are you an excellent writer? Over the next few months, I will be encouraging you to develop the habits of an excellent writer. So, here it goes, fellow writers! Writers should always write consistently. to be most successful, writers should consistently write, even if they only write 100-200 words a day. Continuity is the single-most…
It’s not easy to become committed to your writing projects. However, by developing self-discipline and the ability to move past the initial inspiration that motivated you to start the project to the commitment to complete the manuscript. Commitment requires more than being excited about writing. It involves deciding to see a project through to completion,…
Many writers are afraid to send out query letters. They believe that they will be rejected by editors even before they submit their manuscripts. This can be frustrating and anxiety-provoking. It can take time to overcome this negative mindset once it sets in. Ideally, it is best not to develop these negative attitudes towards query…
Many writers are plagued by fears when they write. We all experience many negative thoughts and emotions about many aspects of our writing, from completing manuscripts to submitting them. This negative mindset can wreak havoc with our self-confidence and overall productivity levels. Therefore, it is important to overcome these fears and embrace them as much…
When I reflect on what a patient writer is, the image that comes to mind is a person who is composed, relaxed, writing on paper with a nice pen in a quiet corner. I have met many writers who fit these descriptions at writer’s conferences. They were literally sitting in the corners of a busy…
Thank you for being here on my blog today! I loved Layers and have recommended on Goodreads. It is an unforgettable story! 1. Tell us a few things about yourself. I grew up in East Germany. As a teenager, I witnessed the uprising in Leipzig, which ultimately led to the fall of the Berlin Wall…