Weeding our gardens is an ongoing chore, much like editing our work. We want our writing to be beautiful too, which forces us to kill our darlings in our stories.
Tag: writing life
Learning what works for you with your writing goals
Figuring out what to read, what conferences and workshops to attend, or what path to take to improve our writing can be daunting and expensive. What should we consider with social media, education, and finding our author’s voice?
Using nature for your writing prompts
Inspiration for our writing can come from the most beautiful places outside our own doors. Why is nature the best writing prompt?
Use simple language in your writing
Writing in simple, everyday language can help make our message understandable. How can we keep our writing simple?
Will my writing sustain me financially?
As professional writers we seek ways to create income from our craft. What are the practical financial aspects of writing? What options for making money are open to writers? What sources can writers use to sell their work?
Failure is to give up
Writing is both fulfilling and exhausting. We need resilience to help us be patient. How can we keep from being overly discouraged? What is true writing success? What practical steps can we take to stay motivated?