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Writing Rules Worth Breaking

While being an excellent writer is a talent, it is also something that one can practice and learn about to get better. Having a natural way with words and a beautiful imagination is important. However, learning the rules and best practices of writing is equally so.

One of the wonderful things about writing and being a writer is having creative licence. That means that you can write about anything you choose in a way that makes you feel happiest and most connected to your writing. You don’t have to be constrained by rules if you choose not to be. However, you also need to accept the fact that if you want your writing to be well received, there are certain guidelines which will increase your chances of making that happen. 

Some structure and guidance in fiction writing is important, however there are some tired old writing rules that don’t necessarily hold as much weight as they used to. Let’s take a look at some of them:

Show don't tell

Showing rather than telling means that you need to demonstrate to the reader the way things are through clever choice of words, rather than interjecting yourself into your story and telling them. Being overly directive kills the imagination and doesn’t allow the reader freedom of interpretation. It also demonstrates a lack of faith in your own writing and the readers ability to understand it. Saying that, trying to weed out every instance where you tell rather than show is exhausting and unnecessary. There are countless examples of authors who choose to ignore this rule in their work, and it has hardly hindered their careers (think Henry James, Toni Morrison, Tolstoy). There are times where it is more efficient and actually more effective to tell your readers something - and that’s OK. 

Your protagonist must be likeable

A likeable protagonist is entirely unnecessary in contemporary fiction. Indeed some of the most famous and interesting characters in novels both past and present are quite the opposite. A complex, intriguing character is far more gripping than a friendly but entirely one-dimensional likeable one. Your readers must be excited by your characters, they must want to know more about them, but they don’t need to find things in common with them nor do they need to want to become best friends to engage with your story. 

Write what you know

Writing what you know makes sense to a point. If you want to write about something tragic, use your own experiences of tragedy to better understand how a character might think, speak and behave in that situation. Any experiences you have had and emotions you have felt and relationships you’ve been in and books you’ve read and career paths you've taken can be used to inform your story. However, taken too literally and we box ourselves in. To write is to be interested in the world, to explore, to ask, to speculate, to research, to discover, to muse, to seek answers. If we only write about what we know we never push ourselves or reach for anything other than what’s already contained within us - what we don’t know is precisely what could motivate us to write in the first place. 

Don’t crack jokes

Attempting to be humorous is a risk. Because if it fails then instead of being something that connects and engages readers it instead makes them crime and shy away. Writers are often advised to steer clear of making jokes for fear these will age badly. However, many humorous books have stood the test of time, and in fact, writers should be more concerned about how their plot and characters will age. If you have a knack for being witty - use it. 

While it’s not always true that rules are made to be broken, there is certainly an argument to test them, question them, bend them and rewrite them if they no longer fit. What writing rules do you break? Share them with us here!

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Finished Your First Draft? Here’s What To Do Next

Finishing your first draft is a time of celebration - many writers don't make it this far. However, your first draft is just the beginning of your author's journey, and now is the time where it is so important not to pause for too long, for this is where the real work begins!

Many authors are so focused on getting their first draft out that they can flounder when they've finished. It is such a huge effort to get your full story on paper - no matter how rough, the idea of editing and redrafting, not to mention preparing your book for submission of publication, seems both overwhelming and exhausting.

The key is to make a robust plan and to then take it step by step, so you don't feel as though you have too much on your plate at once. It's also imperative that you don't rush. You may be itching to get your book out there and seen by the world, but what you do next will make all the difference to your success, so be patient and thorough, and you will reap the rewards.

So when you finally write the last few lines of your first draft, what do you need to do next?

Take a breath

Finishing your first draft is a big deal and should be recognized as such. So take a minute to breathe, congratulate yourself, and leave your manuscript to rest so that you can come back to it with fresh eyes when you are ready. It's fine to have a little break and to celebrate, but don't wait too long to get back to work. 

Make an editing schedule

Just as you had to carve out time to write your novel, you also need to carve out time to edit it. Make an editing schedule and stick to it just as strictly as you did when you were writing your first draft.

Divide your editing into sections

Editing an entire novel can seem like a mammoth job, so to avoid feeling overwhelmed, divide your editing into different sections and work through them one by one. Some areas you could include are:

Structure and pacing

Character development

Fact and sense checking

Spelling and grammar

Reading your novel aloud

Identifying an excellent professional editor and sending your manuscript to them

Prepare your submission

Now is also an excellent time to consider whether you will submit to agents and publishers or self publish. Either way, there will be some prep work to do. You need to write your synopsis, draft query letters, format your manuscript, write an author profile and make a list of publishers and agents )if this is the route your choose) as well. 

Create and begin to implement your marketing strategy

Whether you go down the traditional publishing route or not, you need a robust marketing plan to help make your book a success. Some things to consider should include; 

setting up and populating your author website,

creating your social media platforms and updating them regularly,

researching your readers and creating content that they will find valuable, 

creating advertising and PR materials, 

and reaching out to bloggers and reviewers.

By following the above, you can slowly but surely move towards having your complete novel ready to submit or publish. Good luck!

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Author Statistics To Get You Thinking

Being an author can be a tough job, and there are many times where we are left wondering whether we are following the right path. Unfortunately, there is no getting around the fact that if you want to be a successful writer, you have to beat some pretty severe competition and write the right book at the right time. Knowing some of the cold, hard facts about being an author can help you understand a little more about what it takes and whether pursuing a writing career is the right move for you. 

At what age do most authors get published?

One study of professionally published novelists revealed that an author's average age first publishing a book was 36 years. This might come as a welcome surprise for younger writers struggling to get their first novels finished. It takes many years to write a book. In fact, there are plenty of successful authors who didn't have their first book published until after their fortieth birthday, including George Elliot, Marcel Proust, J. R. R. Tolkien, Richard Adams, Daniel Defoe, and Frank McCourt. The oldest first time, Bertha Wood published author didn't get her first novel out until her 100th birthday - so it's never too late!

What percentage of authors get published?

A report from Digital Book World and Writer's Digest Author Survey was published in 2014 and used data from nine thousand people. The conclusion was that 23% of authors who managed to complete their manuscript went on to being traditionally published. That's almost 1 in four, which isn't bad odds after all!

Who is the most published author ever?

L. Ron Hubbard had the most lucrative writing career of all time. His career spans from February 1934 to March 2006, and in that time, he published a whopping 1084 books. 

Which famous authors only wrote one book?

While you might aim to write as many books as possible in your time as an author, it's also interesting and perhaps comforting to know that plenty of world-famous authors were 'one-hit wonders' and only write one book that managed to see them through. Those authors include Anna Sewell, (Black Beauty), Emily Brontë, (Wuthering Heights), Boris Pasternak, (Doctor Zhivago), Margaret Mitchell, (Gone With the Wind), and Sylvia Plath, (The Bell Jar).

How many authors make a living writing?

We have to accept that while you might get published, this doesn't necessarily mean that you will be able to quit your day job. If we look at North America alone, it is estimated that fewer than 1000 fiction writers earn their keep that way. While the self-publishing market has probably increased that figure in recent years, the odds of being able ONLY to be a writer are only slightly better than winning the lottery. 

How much do authors get paid?

Self-published authors can earn between 40% – 60% royalties for each book they publish if they publish on platforms such as Amazon. Traditionally published authors are typically offered around 10% royalties on each book sale. If you manage to find a publisher, you may well be offered an advance, though this is far from a life-changing about and usually around $10,000. A bestselling book can earn the big bucks, but if, to make it on a bestseller list, you need to sell 20,000 copies, you'll make around $20,000 on a 10% royalty scheme. The hard truth is that most books sell less than 5,000 copies. 

Are writers happy?

CareerExplorer conducts ongoing surveys of people in various careers to discover how satisfied they are. At present, authors rate their happiness as 4.1 out of 5. This puts them in the top 7% of all careers, according to this site. This covers salary, how meaningful they find their work, and how enjoyable their work environments are.

So there we have it, these facts may have helped or hindered you, encouraged an inspired or left you feeling a little despondent. We hope it's the former. Remember, as longs you are enjoying what you are doing - that's what really counts!

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Why Do Writers Need Validation?

When you think about it, writers are kind of a needy bunch. We rely on our readers to validate what we do. We need readers to ensure that our stories are told because, without readers, they are silent, invisible almost. We need readers to ensure our voices are heard to say to us that our writing is worthwhile, that it has fulfilled its purpose - whatever that may be - to touch them, move them, inspire them, warn them, make them laugh, make them afraid.

Writers need validation in order to feel like good writers; they need recognition to feel legitimate and worthwhile and to receive acknowledgment for all the blood, sweat, and tears that have gone into creating their work. 

Author Cheryl Strayed says, “there is a deep longing to feel legitimate in the world, to feel that others hold us in regard.”

This probably resonates with most writers. While we want to write for ourselves, and indeed, many of us are motivated by something deep inside ourselves, something burning, something personal, we still have the voice inside that says, “please notice me. Please tell me that I’m good at this. Please recognize how much I care about this and how important it is to me.” 

For writers writing is a way to make our mark in the world, to share something that’s deep inside, to connect with others. But it’s not only that. For we also want to be recognized in a professional capacity, we want to get an agent or publisher, and we want to be read widely and loved by our readers, we want to receive great feedback and reviews from critics and win prizes and be read by generations. 

Of course, while this is exciting and powerfully motivating, it can also come at a cost. It’s natural for writers to want validation from readers. Still, when they strive to land publishing deals and agent and win prizes, this can change their path, and instead of writing from within, they then allow themselves to be influenced by the latest trends by changing their stories to fit a mold that makes them feel as though they aren’t true to themselves.

It’s a fine line, a balancing act, and finding the path between understanding and recognizing the need for validation while also writing in a way that makes your heart sing is the ultimate goal. Remember, opinions, whether they come from the general public, from agents, publishers, and so on, are just opinions. The sooner we accept that and realize it is almost impossible to influence them, the better. Feeling validated is what drives us to publish our work. However, we must not use this as the sole driving force - rather, we must learn to find the act of creation itself nourishing and satisfying and try to avoid relying solely on the hope of rewards and recognition to validate our experience as writers and the value of our words. 

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Connecting With Your Creative Self

Continuing to feel creative is a formidable challenge for a writer. Completing even one writing project can take a lot out of you, and keeping up your creative momentum to have a successful writing career can seem overwhelming at times.

It might not be possible to feel super creative all the time, but what writers must do is find ways to connect with their creative self, so that even when it doesn’t feel as though creativity is flowing, they don’t give up. Instead, striving to understand what it is about yourself on an individual level that brings forth creativity and why being creative is so important will ensure that it is never too long before you are on the right path once more. 

While writers need to do their own work to find out what inspires them to be creative, some universal tips can help nudge you in the right direction. Let’s examine some of them. 

To get in touch with your creative self, you need to:

Change your mindset

Stop telling yourself you aren’t creative and instead notice all the ways that you are. You are much more likely to become what you tell yourself you are, so make an effort to change your mindset and take steps to shift your mindset by writing a journal, listening to inspirational music and podcasts, taking quiet moments of reflection. Anything else that helps calm your mind reduces negativity and free up space for the creative mind to come forward.

Write through it

Sometimes a creative block just needs good old fashioned determination to get through it. So even when you really don’t feel like writing, you need to persevere. If you keep at it, you will wear the obstacle down and eventually break through to allow rivers of creativity to flow through you once again. 

Get detailed

Sometimes we feel like we need to go on some big crazy adventure to knock us out of our mundane, everyday lives and find creative inspiration once more. However, instead of thinking big, which can seem daunting and be impractical, why not do the opposite? Start to observe the world in detail. Take time to notice how everyday things you take for granted can really be quite beautiful. This could be the way the light filters through your windows and catches the dust in the air or a simple exchange between family members that is laced with undercurrents of deep love. By starting to open our eyes, ears, and hearts to things that are happening all around us, we can find creative inspiration everywhere. 

Say yes to more things

The more experiences you have, the more you are putting yourself in situations that may lead to a creative outburst. Life is for living, and by saying yes to things, you are creating experiences and adventures for yourself - no matter how big or small. You’ll do interesting things, meet new people, have conversations, and observe more that you can use as fuel to be a creative human being.

Being creative isn’t something that you are, or you aren’t. You need to practice being creative; you need to connect with and nourish the creative self - and by using the above as a guide, you can hope to feel creative more of the time and become a better, more prolific writer because of it.

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What To Do If Your Writing Doesn’t Feel Unique

Striving to write something truly unique is one of the most significant challenges a writer can face. After all, as the saying goes, 'every story has already been written.' if you believe this, it can be a pretty bleak prospect for a writer trying to make their mark.

However, while there is some truth in this, writers shouldn't feel too discouraged. While it might be true that every sort of human experience has already been written about, it is your unique perspective, your journey, and the viewpoint from which you observe and experience the world that will ensure that your story is unique. 

Pablo Picasso famously said, "Great artists steal." Writers, rather than striving desperately to avoid copying another, should instead do the opposite. Excellent writing cannot be achieved without inspiration from others. Without reading stories and allowing oneself to be influenced by both current writers and those who have paved the way before us, we cannot hope to measure up.

Of course, outright plagiarism is foolish and wrong, as is lazy writing and purposefully copying a plot, a character, an idea, and so on. However, being influenced and inspired is not. There are thousands of stories about love and loss, about epic adventures, secrets, love affairs, murders, mythical creatures, crimes, births, deaths, marriages, and so on. You can't write a story that does not involve such things because doing so would leave your book utterly devoid of anything relatable. 

But writers really can go further than this. They can use the stories that inspire them to write their own in a purposeful, systematic way. For example, reading the most popular books in your genre can help. Still, by deconstructing them chapter by chapter, scene by scene, character by character, you can rebuild them into a novel of your own. You might feel that this doesn't make your novel unique, but it's the way you will truly understand what pieces are necessary to create a successful story. To be clear, you don't copy the words; you don't reproduce the same structure. Instead, you take what you have learned, and you play with it, build upon it, and reshape it into something that is truly your own. 

Most books within a genre will have similar traits. For example, in a thriller book, you might find that many of them use the idea of government secrets or coverups or a secret government agency working to protect the nation. They might have assassins (both good and bad), contemporary science elements, and not yet developed technology or scientific discovery; they will be fast-paced, full of action, and likely to have a high body count. 

However, people don't just read one book from that genre and not bother with the rest - because the stories and the characters are still unique and different enough that it's still entertaining for their reader who is a fan of that genre to work through them all.

Of course, some genres are perhaps based on a more formulaic book structure than others. But you are likely to find repetitive patterns in books of a similar ilk in every genre you come across. Does that make them not unique? Of course, it doesn't.

So next time you are concerned that your writing doesn't feel unique, embrace it. Take what has already been done and keep reading in the genres you enjoy and hope to write in. Some of these elements will already be in your writing. Naturally, others should inspire you to take your book in a different direction.

As Salvador Dali wisely said, "those who do not want to imitate anything, produce nothing." Remember that next time you are working on your story, and feel confident that no one will ever write quite like you. 

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Writing Rules To Keep You Motivated

If you find that your motivation to keep on writing is flagging lately, follow these excellent writing rules to help keep you feeling energized and determined to reach your writing goals. 

Writing is non-negotiable

It is all too easy to persuade yourself that you have more pressing priorities than writing, but this just isn’t true. If you decide that writing a non-negotiable and the time you set aside to do it is your utmost priority, you’ll not only be more productive; you’ll feel great about it too. The sooner you take yourself as a writer seriously, the better it will be for your motivation and confidence. 

Make writing a regular part of your life

While committing to your writing is one thing, the commitment has to be significant and consistent enough to ensure that you don’t find it a massive struggle every time you try to put pen to paper. By making sure that you write regularly, you will stay moving forward and keep those writing muscles flexed and limber, so you will find it easier to get into the writing flow. 

Have a space to write in

While it is not possible for everyone to have a dedicated writing space, if you can find one to make your own, it will work wonders for your motivation and commitment to writing. Even if you have to set yourself up at the dining table or on the breakfast bar of your kitchen, or even the local library, create a pleasant little workspace with all the comforts you need and eliminate all the distractions you don’t need to get things done. Doing this creates a kind of ritual around your writing, which can help give you focus, and this dedicated time to write within this unique space will help your creativity flow. 

Use time spent doing mundane activities to imagine

We can't avoid doing mundane everyday tasks like preparing food, cleaning the house, or washing dishes, but there is no reason why you can’t keep your imagination active, keep considering your story and keep plotting and fleshing out ideas while you do them. A writer should never stop writing, even if the writing is only taking place in their head, and as soon as you start to realize there are opportunities to be creative everywhere, the more exciting your writing world will become. 

Plan your sessions and plot your progress

Motivated writers tend to be organized and meticulous when it comes to creating goals, planning schedules, and allocating their time. If you want to be as effective as possible, try to have a plan for each writing session and make sure that you also have a plan to track your productivity and see how much closer you are getting to your goals. 

Create accountability

Getting a writer friend to motivate you can be really helpful. If you have a writing buddy with who you can share your goals with or a writing group to attend, you will feel more accountable and, therefore, more likely to put pressure on yourself to stick to what you have promised to deliver. 

Stay passionate

Remaining enthusiastic about your book and confident in your idea will help keep your motivation high. Keep a list of things you love about writing and your stories and look at it when you are feeling uninspired. 

Writing productivity is a combination of carving out both the time and space to write, precise, concrete goal setting, and developing a kind of consciousness about the methods you use and how they will help you achieve your goals. If you manage to do all of that, you should stay motivated and on the right track to writing success!

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Simple Rules To Help You Write Your Novel Quickly

Writing a novel can’t always be a super speedy process, and there are certain things that you will need to take your time over. However, if you find yourself procrastinating and the whole process becoming painfully slow, it might be helpful to know some tips to ensure you get the first draft of your novel down because if you take too long, you might lose motivation altogether. 

So what can you do to write your novel quickly? 

Get your structure sorted before you start

The more planning you can do, the more straightforward the writing process will be. While some writers enjoy writing more spontaneously, for most of us, this seems like a good idea at the time, and then they run out of steam. Create a complex and detailed outline that covers all your plot points, create chapter outlines, character arcs, and details of the main dramatic conflicts as well as your setting so that you have all the details clear in your mind before you begin. It’s also good to consider at this stage what you know about yourself as a writer already. Which bits do you struggle with the most? Paying particular attention to these early on will ensure you don’t hit a roadblock later, or if you do, you’ll feel fully equipped to deal with it and move on. 

Get super organized

If you want to keep your momentum and motivation high, you need to start being strict with yourself. Not only do you need a water-tight writing regime that you prioritize above all else, but also systems in place to track and organize your ideas. Nothing will slow you down more than having a brain wave and then searching back through scribbled notes and disorganized pieces of writing to attempt to find what you are looking for. If you want to ensure your book doesn’t have any inconsistencies and plot holes, idea tracking will also ensure you don’t have to keep going back over your manuscript to avoid contradicting something you wrote earlier. By staying organized you can keep your timeframe and the details of your world accessible and to hand whenever needed. 

Now is not the time for tinkering

Speedy novel writing means putting your nose to the grindstone and getting those words onto the page. If you while away the hours tinkering and editing and trying to perfect each sentence, you won’t get anywhere fast. Instead, let the first draft be rough and sort the finer details later on. Just keep moving forward even if you find yourself cringing at the last thing you wrote. 

Write in shorthand and leave bits you are stuck on

Writing in shorthand can be an excellent way to get the story out while saving you time. If you haven’t quite figured out how each scene will link together or how everything plays out, it’s also OK to skip over or just jot down a few ideas and sentences and come back to them later rather then getting stuck on something and feeling like your getting nowhere with it. 

Keep tasks small and manageable

Writing a novel is a mammoth task, so if you divide the things you have to do into bite-sized chunks, you will feel less overwhelmed and can tackle one thing at a time, moving ever closer to your goal of completing that first draft as you do!

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10 Tips To Finish Your Novel Before The End Of The Year

While the end of the year is drawing ever closer, there is still time to achieve your goal of finishing that novel in 2020.

So what are some things you can do to kickstart your motivation, get super productive, and see you complete that first draft of your book before the New Year begins?

Here are some simple but effective tips:

Get creative with your schedule

Now is the time to carve out as many hours as possible to dedicate to writing. With only a couple of months in the year left, give it one last push and make writing your priority above everything else. If you are serious about it and strict with yourself, you’ll be so surprised about how much you can achieve in a short space of time. 

Make a plan that sees you through

To finish your book, you need to create a plan, and within that plan, you need to have clearly defined goals that take you all the way from where you are now to where you need to be to have that finished draft in your hand. Once you know exactly what you have to do and solidify those goals, you will be able to see a clear path that will get you across the finish line. One of the simplest ways to do this is to give yourself a daily word count that you must achieve. While there is no way of telling how long your book will be, by stretching yourself to write a significant amount every day, you can be more confident you will have written enough to complete your book, and your motivation will remain high throughout the process. 

Don’t let those doubts get in the way

Writers are sometimes their own worst enemies, and it is their self-doubting, self-critiquing nature that stops them from achieving maximum potential. By learning what your triggers are and creating a good system for silencing doubts, you will lessen the chance of them becoming overwhelming and obstructive. If you know you compare yourself to other writers, for example, ban yourself from looking at social media or keeping up to date with industry news for the next couple of months. If you know that having a bad writing day can stop you in your tracks, figure out some processes for when you feel stressed and overwhelmed - just by taking a break, going for a walk, meditating, or having a positive mantra can get you back on track. 

Be effective and efficient

Procrastination is a killer of productivity, and so you need to learn how to be really effective with the time you have available to write. Help yourself out by minimizing distractions, telling others not to disturb you, and giving yourself regular breaks to ensure that you maximize your productivity. It’s also important to understand that you are not striving for perfection here. It is rather the words on the page that you are aiming for, so don’t get too caught up is self-censoring or editing at this point. 

Remind yourself how you’ll feel if you achieve your goal

If you want to complete your book before the end of the year, you need to really want it. Remind yourself of this regularly and visualize how awesome you will feel to get it done - what an amazing start to 2021 it could be!

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How To Get Your Book Published In 2020

Getting your book published is a tricky process. Still, if you want to give yourself the best chance of success, it is important to stay up-to-date with the publishing process and the careful steps you need to take to ensure that your book is truly ready to be released into the world.

Here are some useful tips to help ensure that you understand how to polish and submit your book for publication.

Research your genre

One of the most important initial steps is to research your book's genre. You need to understand what's popular, what common themes successful books have in this area, and why your book would stand out amongst them and offer something different. Learning from your contemporaries will give you great inspiration, and you can learn about what to and what not to do to make sure your book is what agents and publishers are looking for right now!

Get feedback before your submit

If you have never shown your book to anyone and then just send it off, you aren't doing yourself any favors. Get as many pairs of eyes on it that are willing and ask for honest feedback. If you choose people whose opinions you trust and respect or who have experience in book editing and publishing, their advice will be so useful, and you can then go back and edit your book accordingly.

Research agents and publishers

Your book isn't going to be a great fit for every agent and publisher out there, so it makes sense to spend time doing your research. Crafting a good book submission takes time and careful planning. You'll save yourself loads of hassle in the long run if you bother to find agents and publishers you stand a chance with, rather than throwing paint against and wall and hoping something sticks. You should also consider what you are looking for in an agent or publisher and make sure that your interests and goals align. Otherwise, you'll have a complicated working relationship that might end up falling apart regardless.

Prepare your submission

Once you have a list of people you think would be a good fit for your work, it's time to get your manuscript, synopsis, bio, and any other pieces of material or information polished and prepared to submit. Every agent and publisher has different and often particular requirements, so make sure you bother to read them carefully and follow them precisely before you send off.

Once you have sent off your submission for consideration, the waiting game begins. This can be a long and painful process, as you may not often hear anything for over six months. Be patient and remember that if you have created a solid manuscript and put in the work, then a publishing deal could be right around the corner!

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