Ask the Author: Rachel Richards
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Rachel Richards
Being passionate about the subject is essential. I felt a strong compulsion to tell my story. Reading well-written books also inspires me to write.
Rachel Richards
I've been writing monthly newsletters to my massage clients and fans for seven years. My articles include self-care tips, the latest massage therapy-related research, and interesting facts about the human body. I'm considering turning a collection of my articles into a book. (If you'd like to receive my e-newsletter, simply contact me or sign up through my website at www.Rachel-Richards.com.)
Rachel Richards
The most helpful lesson I learned is "show, don't tell." For example, instead of writing, "The teacher was angry when Timmy was late to school," you might say, "Timmy burst through the classroom door breathing heavily. The teacher grimaced."
Rachel Richards
Getting into "the zone" - when the world around you disappears and the need to tell your story is so strong that your fingers can't type quickly enough to keep up with the words flooding your brain. I also love getting feedback from readers.
Rachel Richards
I take a break. Perhaps read a good book to inspire me. It also helps to reread what I've already written.
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