I’ve read some great articles on How To Critique Other Writers’ Work and Tips For An Effective Creative Writing Critique. Still, I’ve found some essential lessons that have made the process even more beneficial - even for the sensitive writer.
Read MoreI asked a few fellow writers why they’d sign-on to a hybrid publisher at all if they were shelling out $10k-$20k up front. Most said they weren’t in it for making a profit. I get that. Not everyone needs or expects to make a huge return on their investment. However, who has that kind of money lying around? Not the average artists I know. And even if they did, could they afford to chance it more than once? Doubt it.
Read MoreIf you want to do something - write, blog, freelance, etc. - just do it. Sure, you might fall (more than once), make embarrassing mistakes (I do daily), and likely take multiple trips back to start (wait till I share my query-flops). But don’t let fear or worry upstage you; don’t let negativity shadow your glowing spirit.
Read MoreThe past couple of months have been brutal. I’ve taken great liberties to build a social media presence (Facebook likes = 0, Twitter = 300+ followers). I’m doing my best to learn as I go - reading as much as I can about how to build your brand in these outlets. Instagram’s on my radar, but I haven’t started that account yet. Baby steps are all I can take right now. I’ve made a commitment to put in a year’s worth of sweat and time to bring my goals to fruition. My vision board’s papered with laws of attraction: I will be published. I am a writer.
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