#Writing Wednesday - September 6th 2017
I wonder if many people will realize that today is both Fight Procrastination Day and Read A Book Day? Seems funny to me to have both days on the same day. I suppose, if the thing you've been putting off is catching up on your reading, it works well. Otherwise you'll have to just celebrate one or the other, I suppose.
Anyway...
Some people say it's essential for a writer to write every day. I'm not sure that's really true. It's a good thing - and something I generally try to do, even if I don't always manage it or my writing focusses on the writing of promotional posts and blog content - but not essential. I think it's one of those rules where it's different for everyone, and that's just fine. Having said that, here's one argument for writing every day.
Regardless of how often you were writing during the process, are you done writing your first draft? If so, are you ready to start revisions? Then check out this post that discusses how to edit a first draft. You may also like to read this post about the six most common writing mistakes that are missed when editing.
Next, here are some tips you might find useful while writing the middle (muddle) of your novel.
No matter what stage your writing is at though, you might like to take a look at these tips on what to avoid and where to focus when it comes to your characters. Also, here are some figures of speech to colour your characters.
Need to have someone else handle something in place of your heroes? This post will give you some advice on handling the "meanwhile" volume if you're writing a series. The advice could apply in a stand alone story as well.
Next, here are ten great ten minute fixes to ten common plot problems.
Oh, and here are some ways to practice descriptive writing and ways to get inspiration, for those days when the words don't flow so well. Also, this post contains a simple solution for when your story hits the wall (strong language is used at least once during that last post).
On the other hand, as mentioned in this post on writers' block and depression, sometimes you do actually need to just go with it and take some time out to relax and recharge. In other words: Use caution when pushing past writers' block, and remember to consider both your physical and mental health.
Finally, take a look at these seven reasons to smile when your book is not a bestseller.
Anyway...
Some people say it's essential for a writer to write every day. I'm not sure that's really true. It's a good thing - and something I generally try to do, even if I don't always manage it or my writing focusses on the writing of promotional posts and blog content - but not essential. I think it's one of those rules where it's different for everyone, and that's just fine. Having said that, here's one argument for writing every day.
Regardless of how often you were writing during the process, are you done writing your first draft? If so, are you ready to start revisions? Then check out this post that discusses how to edit a first draft. You may also like to read this post about the six most common writing mistakes that are missed when editing.
Next, here are some tips you might find useful while writing the middle (muddle) of your novel.
No matter what stage your writing is at though, you might like to take a look at these tips on what to avoid and where to focus when it comes to your characters. Also, here are some figures of speech to colour your characters.
Need to have someone else handle something in place of your heroes? This post will give you some advice on handling the "meanwhile" volume if you're writing a series. The advice could apply in a stand alone story as well.
Next, here are ten great ten minute fixes to ten common plot problems.
Oh, and here are some ways to practice descriptive writing and ways to get inspiration, for those days when the words don't flow so well. Also, this post contains a simple solution for when your story hits the wall (strong language is used at least once during that last post).
On the other hand, as mentioned in this post on writers' block and depression, sometimes you do actually need to just go with it and take some time out to relax and recharge. In other words: Use caution when pushing past writers' block, and remember to consider both your physical and mental health.
Finally, take a look at these seven reasons to smile when your book is not a bestseller.
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