#1 Keep careful records Record keeping is essential for writers. Tracking business-related expenses and income is your responsibility. Publications have various policies of how you will be paid. Some pay on publication others on assignment. All of this information must be recorded to make sure that you are getting paid. #2 Track Business related deductions Business-related expenses can be…
I use numerous tools when I am writing however I wanted to share my Top 3 Writing Tools that I use on a regular basis and could not be without. #1 My Laptop There are certain things I need in order to write. A laptop is essential when I write as I can save drafts…
The Case for Writing Character Sketches I write detailed biographies on all of my major and sometimes minor characters. I like to really know the person in my stories. I gave them a birthday, know their favorite colors and foods and give them life experiences. Writing characters sketches results in more developed characters in my…
The Importance of Using an Outline An outline can help keep your writing more focused and organized. I use my outline to bring structure to my stories. The process of writing an outline helps me pace and develop my story. I only outline for a few chapters at a time and not the entire book.…
Calendars Keep Me On Track A calendar is a visual tracker of my writing goals and I visit it often. Deadlines are an important part of writing. Editors will not work with writers who miss a deadlines unless there is a good reason. (I had a source refused to give an interview and I immediately…
Accountability You must be accountable to yourself to stick with your writing. Many people who say that are writing books don’t complete them. I was recently speaking with an associate who has said for the last few years she is writing a book. The first time I checked in with her, almost a year ago…
Schedule Time to Write Writers must have a plan when they will write. There are so many distraction to keep you from writing and time moves fast. You will never accomplish writing goals for yourself or an editor if you don’t write regularly and keep a writing schedule. For example, an editor gives you an…
I am always asked, “How long did it take you to finish your book?” It took me a year to write it. Of course, after I wrote the book I spent time editing it and then there were countless reviews. When I think over that journey sometimes I laugh, sometimes I cry and other times…
Congratulations on your book publishing contract. There are thousands of unpublished writers looking to get signed so you have made a great accomplishment. Take a few moments to enjoy the victory before the real work begins, MARKETING YOUR BOOK. This marketing should be done before the book is published. Make those important relationship before…
You just have to do it. Also, look at prompts on Pinterest to get going. Writers have to practice their craft. Keep reading for more tips.