Bryan Collins's Blog, page 80
October 26, 2020
Free Writing: A Super Simple How To Guide
What is free writing and how can it help you become a better writer? 
Free writing is one of the most effective writing techniques I’ve come across. You don't need to learn any special skills either. Anyone can use free writing to improve their craft.
What is Free Writing?
Free writing is the rapid and non-judgemental capturing of ideas as they occur.
Writers use this technique to express themselves, to better understand the world around them, and to think ideas through on the blank page.
It's...
Writing Jobs: 21 Great Places To Find Work That Pays
Finding a writing job is tough, if you don't know where to look.
Well, good news.
If you want to get paid to write, you have more opportunities than ever.
The days of the starving artist are over thanks to:
blogging
content marketing
copywriting
freelance writing online
self-publishing
Today you can earn hundreds or even thousands of dollars a month income from expressing your creative ideas, telling stories and sharing your expertise through the written word.
...
How to Improve Your Writing Skills: 10 Proven Strategies
Learning how to improve your writing skills is a tough job.
Anyone can become a good writer with a little practice.
You can easily learn about topics like grammar, sentence structure and word choice from an English teacher.
But it takes a lifetime to become a great writer.
That's because you've got to master the art of storytelling and giving readers what they want.
With all that said, here are several strategies you can use to improve your writing skills faster.
1. Spend Five Minutes Prepari...
10 Great Creative Writing Activities To Try Today
What are the best creative writing activities worth your time? And how can these activities help you become a better writer? Good creative writing activities should help you write faster and enjoy the process more. It shouldn't take too long to try or require any fancy tools or software.
For years, I struggled with writer's block, until I began experimenting with various fun creative writing activities.
Now in this article, I offer several creative writing activities that will help solve a probl...
The Best Book Editing Software For Modern Authors
What book editing software should authors use?
Ask any author which part of his job he would like to avoid, and you’ll hear the same answer: editing.
The writing itself is a torturous process, since writers are struggling with a torpedo of confusing emotions and thoughts.
When they are finally done with the book, they have to face another challenge: fixing what they thought was perfect.
Writers usually like leaving this part to professional editors, but they still have to go through the first dr...
What Is Writing Voice? 5 Great Ways to Develop Yours
What is writing voice?
And how can you find it?
A writing voice basically describers what you say and how you say it.
It's kind of like your point of view as a writer.
If you write fiction, a writer's voice reflects that of the narrator, characters and protagonists.
But…
What if I were to tell you going in search of your voice is a fool’s journey?
When I first started writing non-fiction, I spent a lot of time trying to find my voice.
I worried about writing in the first person and about using ...
How to Set an Achievable Writing Goal That Actually Works
No matter what type of writer you are, setting a writing goal will help you earn more money or build authority as a writer or non-fiction author.
In this article, I will explain the different types of writing goals you can set and how you can track your goals.
But first:
Why set goals in the first place?
Many writers don't like them.
Recently, I came across a piece of advice from David Brooks. He's an American writer for the New York Times and other publications, who said,
“Great creative minds...
How to Spark Your Passion for Writing: 7 Strategies That Work
Would you like to reignite a passion for writing?
Several years ago, I was a washed-up technology journalist. I was sick and tired of writing about the news, gears and gadgets. My freelance writing career stalled and I wondered why I had decided to earn a living from writing in the first place.
Gradually, I found my way back to writing.
With a little help from some other good writers, I got into writing short stories, blogging, self-publishing non-fiction books on Amazon and creating courses rel...
11 Common Writing Mistakes To Avoid
It’s exciting, isn’t it?
Writing your first book and then sending the final version to your editor and later it being available (and SELLING!) on stores like Amazon.
The months (or even years) of hard work are over, and now you can watch with pride as your book goes out into the world.
Now, you can sit back as your ideas and stories make an impact on readers and earn you a side-income.
You can finally call yourself an author.
But, what if you’re not there yet? What if you’re still struggling to ...
October 23, 2020
How To Write a Journal: Step-By Step
Do you want to know how to write a journal?
I've kept journals in various forms on and off for twenty years.
Journal writing is a skill that asks for commitment, practice, and honesty.
It’s also a perfect practice for creative and successful people.
And anyone can do it!
This article walks through how to write a journal step-by-step and includes some advanced journal writing tips.
But first why even bother with journaling?
The Benefits of Journal Writing
Journaling is a great pursuit for writer...
