Five Kinds of Writers and How to Move Forward from Where You Are There are different types of writers. They have different motivations, are at different places in their writing journey, and have different goals. Here are five common scenarios: 1. The Aspiring Writer: I’ve heard many people refer to themselves as aspiring writers. But […]
Pursuing Equilibrium in Writing, Work, and Life Requires Intentionality Personally, when it comes to finding balance, it seems something is always slipping, with the areas of writing, work, and life being in a constant state of tension. Yes, there are times where I may go a couple of days keeping everything in balance, but one […]
Prolific Author Shares Insights from “Successful Author FAQs” in Candid Interview with Host Kat Caldwell Author Peter Lyle DeHaan was recently featured as a guest on the Pencils&Lipstick podcast, where he shared his experiences about writing and publishing with host Kat Caldwell. The wide-ranging conversation explored DeHaan’s journey as an author and delved into his […]
Tips to Never Run Out of Ideas I write a lot and in many areas: magazine columns, newsletters, multiple blogs, nonfiction books, memoirs, and I recently added short stories. But this doesn’t sap my creativity; I still have more ideas than the time to explore them. Here’s how I fuel my writing: Keep a List […]
Authors Should Treat Their Writing Like a Business If you write solely for the fun of it or treat writing as a mere hobby, then don’t read this post. Seriously, it will just make you mad. But if you want to succeed as a writer, regardless of how you define success, then this post should […]
Here are the actions I pursue to improve as a writer: These tips helped me to improve as a writer. May they do the same for you.
Well-intentioned but Possibly Wrong Information There’s lots of advice floating around about writing, being a writer, and finding success. Though well-intentioned, some of this advice is bad information or oversimplified counsel. Here are some tips I’ve heard, many of which I’ve also said. Check out these common pieces of advice and discover the truth about […]
I blogged parts of two books, and the posts serve to draw readers into my topic, and then point them to my books. Some people turn blog posts into a book, while others blog parts of their book once they have written it, and a few people blog the book as they write it. This […]
To find an editor, your best option is to go with a freelancer. There are many qualified professionals available to edit your work. Here are some ways to find them: Search Online You can do an online search for editors and wade through the responses. This method is time-consuming. Ask Other Writers A better idea […]
To start your own blog, there are two aspects: the technical aspect and the content aspect, what is, what to blog about. Let’s look at the content part of blogging first: Find Your Blog Focus If you write whatever you feel like writing (as I did when I started), you will never find an audience. […]