#WriterWednesday - May 29th 2019 + Last Chance For Your #Free #KidLit #FairyTale #eBook
Well, I did it. I finally finished the first draft of the pirate themed adventure story I've been writing!
It's not because it's some enormous fantasy doorstop that it's taken me this long either. It's a middle grade novel.
Basically, between procrastination, getting distracted by another project last Summer, health issues, and conciously allowing other things to take priority over my writing at times, it's taken much longer than planned. In fact, it's never taken me this long to write a book before. But the first draft is finally done. Now I just have to deal with the rewrites, and all those other stages a book has to go through before it can be published. It's one step closer though, so watch out for more details of my 55th book soon!
Yes, you read that number right. At least, it will be the 55th if you count "Wyrd Worlds II" (the sci-fi and fantasy anthology I have a story in). 54th if you don't count that one.
Anyway, I also wrote a couple of poems recently, which will go towards my next poetry collection. Well, collections really, since I'm slowly putting together both another pet themed one and another general one, to be published whenever I feel they have enough poems in them. They're both some way off at the moment.
Speaking of my books... Don't forget: you can click here to get a free copy of "Frank The Friendly Ogre" using coupon code JV68T on Smashwords until June 1st 2019. This book was set to always be listed as free, but I recently decided to only offer my books for free during giveaways and promotions where I conciously decided to offer a freeby, so changed the list price to $0.99 (it will be changing on other retailers soon, if it hasn't already). However, I wanted to give you a final chance to get the book for free before the price change fully happens. So, you have until June 1st 2019 to grab it while it's still completely free. That's this coming Saturday, so hurry!
By the way, if you usually read books on your Kindle, remember you can still buy it from Smashwords, and then download the mobi version to send to your Kindle. That file can then either be put on your Kindle by connecting it to your computer via a USB cable, or eMailed to your device. If you want to do the latter of those two options, here's how to find out your Kindle's eMail address so you can do that.
On the subject of books and promo codes: ACX has new and improved promo codes authors who publish their audio books via ACX can give out for their books. I'm not offering any at the moment, but it's nice to know the option exists, and is available when I'm ready to make use of it.
Speaking of having things available when - or if - you need them, here's a great post about when the coffee turns cold. I don't drink coffee (I'm a tea person; I can't stand the taste of coffee) and I have mine in my red thermal cup, so it's not likely to go cold. But I love the post for the message.
So, why do we talk about writing more than we actually write? Whatever the reason, let's try and break that habit.
Now, let's talk about your characters. So, here's a post with some tips for character development. You don't have to spend as long as J K Rowling did on it, but you should consider the things mentioned in the post. Your readers will thank you for it, and be more likely to fall in love with your characters. Also, here's one about
Next, here's a deep dive in to POV, as well as some advice for showing your scenes through your characters' senses.
By the way, here are some reasons to use action beats when writing.
Here's a post with some advice on how to avoid clichéd emotional responses in your writing Speaking of which, this next post talks about writing empathy as a power or ability, and is a great reminder that it applies to all characters to some degree. Yes, even those with no paranormal talents or abilities.
No matter who your characters are, what their emotional responses might be, or what their abilities or talents are, if you write mysteries, use those red herrings wisely, so you can keep your readers guessing, while delivering a satisfying read.
On the other hand, if you write fantasy, you might want to read this advice on fantasy food.
Regardless of the genre you write in, if you write short stories or flash fiction, you might want to take a look at these tips for writing better short stories.
Whether you write short stories or longer works, write with the door closed, and then throw it wide open. also, though this post isn't about how I learned to write fast exactly, it is essentially the same advice I would give. When I put my mind to it, I can get a lot of writing done in a short amount of time. With practice, you may be able to as well. But it's not a big deal if you don't ever learn to. Just write at your own pace. Quality counts more than quantity.
No matter how fast you write, here's some advice for how to turn your wishes in to goals, as well as a reminder that the writing life you're imagining will never become your reality. But that's OK. If you make sure to just write about what you care about, you'll enjoy the journey anyway.
By the way, here's a post about how changing your morning routine might make you a stronger writer, and another about writers and the fear of failure, both of which you might like to read. This post containing 12 steps that will take you from 'I don't feel like writing' to 'where did those words come from?' is worth a read too, especially if you're currently struggling with actually sitting down and getting that writing done, or dealing with the one 'creative barrier' you can't erase.
Finally, here's a post about the fact Facebook has been making some changes - again - and what Facebook's latest changes mean for you as an author.
It's not because it's some enormous fantasy doorstop that it's taken me this long either. It's a middle grade novel.
Basically, between procrastination, getting distracted by another project last Summer, health issues, and conciously allowing other things to take priority over my writing at times, it's taken much longer than planned. In fact, it's never taken me this long to write a book before. But the first draft is finally done. Now I just have to deal with the rewrites, and all those other stages a book has to go through before it can be published. It's one step closer though, so watch out for more details of my 55th book soon!
Yes, you read that number right. At least, it will be the 55th if you count "Wyrd Worlds II" (the sci-fi and fantasy anthology I have a story in). 54th if you don't count that one.
Anyway, I also wrote a couple of poems recently, which will go towards my next poetry collection. Well, collections really, since I'm slowly putting together both another pet themed one and another general one, to be published whenever I feel they have enough poems in them. They're both some way off at the moment.
Speaking of my books... Don't forget: you can click here to get a free copy of "Frank The Friendly Ogre" using coupon code JV68T on Smashwords until June 1st 2019. This book was set to always be listed as free, but I recently decided to only offer my books for free during giveaways and promotions where I conciously decided to offer a freeby, so changed the list price to $0.99 (it will be changing on other retailers soon, if it hasn't already). However, I wanted to give you a final chance to get the book for free before the price change fully happens. So, you have until June 1st 2019 to grab it while it's still completely free. That's this coming Saturday, so hurry!
By the way, if you usually read books on your Kindle, remember you can still buy it from Smashwords, and then download the mobi version to send to your Kindle. That file can then either be put on your Kindle by connecting it to your computer via a USB cable, or eMailed to your device. If you want to do the latter of those two options, here's how to find out your Kindle's eMail address so you can do that.
On the subject of books and promo codes: ACX has new and improved promo codes authors who publish their audio books via ACX can give out for their books. I'm not offering any at the moment, but it's nice to know the option exists, and is available when I'm ready to make use of it.
Speaking of having things available when - or if - you need them, here's a great post about when the coffee turns cold. I don't drink coffee (I'm a tea person; I can't stand the taste of coffee) and I have mine in my red thermal cup, so it's not likely to go cold. But I love the post for the message.
So, why do we talk about writing more than we actually write? Whatever the reason, let's try and break that habit.
Now, let's talk about your characters. So, here's a post with some tips for character development. You don't have to spend as long as J K Rowling did on it, but you should consider the things mentioned in the post. Your readers will thank you for it, and be more likely to fall in love with your characters. Also, here's one about
Next, here's a deep dive in to POV, as well as some advice for showing your scenes through your characters' senses.
By the way, here are some reasons to use action beats when writing.
Here's a post with some advice on how to avoid clichéd emotional responses in your writing Speaking of which, this next post talks about writing empathy as a power or ability, and is a great reminder that it applies to all characters to some degree. Yes, even those with no paranormal talents or abilities.
No matter who your characters are, what their emotional responses might be, or what their abilities or talents are, if you write mysteries, use those red herrings wisely, so you can keep your readers guessing, while delivering a satisfying read.
On the other hand, if you write fantasy, you might want to read this advice on fantasy food.
Regardless of the genre you write in, if you write short stories or flash fiction, you might want to take a look at these tips for writing better short stories.
Whether you write short stories or longer works, write with the door closed, and then throw it wide open. also, though this post isn't about how I learned to write fast exactly, it is essentially the same advice I would give. When I put my mind to it, I can get a lot of writing done in a short amount of time. With practice, you may be able to as well. But it's not a big deal if you don't ever learn to. Just write at your own pace. Quality counts more than quantity.
No matter how fast you write, here's some advice for how to turn your wishes in to goals, as well as a reminder that the writing life you're imagining will never become your reality. But that's OK. If you make sure to just write about what you care about, you'll enjoy the journey anyway.
By the way, here's a post about how changing your morning routine might make you a stronger writer, and another about writers and the fear of failure, both of which you might like to read. This post containing 12 steps that will take you from 'I don't feel like writing' to 'where did those words come from?' is worth a read too, especially if you're currently struggling with actually sitting down and getting that writing done, or dealing with the one 'creative barrier' you can't erase.
Finally, here's a post about the fact Facebook has been making some changes - again - and what Facebook's latest changes mean for you as an author.
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