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Whatever you try, be honest about your inclinations. For example, if you have a passion for creative writing, you probably wouldn’t enjoy working as a technical writer. The truth is, when you’re writing what you love (or what you don’t), it shows. 2. Get Over Yourself and Just G...
Your First Steps To Becoming A WriterSophfronia Scott
However, publishing can also look like posting your articles on a blog or emailing your short stories to a friend. It doesn’t have to be groundbreaking, and it doesn’t have to be perfect. If you want to become a writer, you need to get used to writing for others. You need to pra...
It’s tough to tell your freelance writer friend you can’t edit his twenty-five page ebook for free, but you can offer the “friends and family” rate. A good friend will understand you need to pay the bills and eat too. Build editing experience on freelance-gig work sites ...
And finally, after all these years of longing for an MFA, I’M GOING BACK TO SCHOOL!! This fall I’ll be taking theStory IntensiveCourse from The Story Is a State of Mind School. I’ve had such wonderful feedback and support already and can’t wait to delve into the program. ...
Sit down and write for your allotted time. Just write even if you aren't happy with it. Write in a conversational way so your authentic voice comes through. Increase your writing time or word count over time. If you want to get more done, set increasingly bigger goals for yourself. ...
How to Edit a Book: 7 Steps For Becoming a Ferocious Self-Editor So you want to getpublished? To give yourself the best chance, you need to learn how to edit your manuscript so a publisher will want to turn it into abook. Whether you want to self-publish or land a traditional ...
Then, it occurred to me. Why not deliver that “10 Steps” post that everyone was hoping for as a way of hammering home the point? With that, the original 10 Steps to Becoming a Better Writer was born. It was an instant hit, and remains one of the most popular posts on Copyblogger...
Want to know how to become a writer right now? I know you can make a living from it. How? Well, because I’ve been a writer for almost a decade! If you’ve thought or read or seen how making a living with writing is a struggle or that people go through a feast and famine ...