It’s the time of year when you want to do something special for the woman that gave birth to you–or you want those you gave birth to, to appreciate you π What you need is a good Mother’s Day gift!
Check out the beautiful collection I found that’s perfect for moms who write. From escaping away to plot your next novel, to sprucing up your writing space, there’s a Mother’s Day gift for all.
…When you picture being a writer, you imagine seclusion in an old house, clacking away on the keyboard, while the ideas flow. But all writers know that image is just a fantasy.
Here are ten things that are actually true about being a writer:
…Do you ever wonder how people come up with endless ideas? While you sit there and NOTHING comes to mind. How can you find a new children’s book idea that doesn’t already exist?
I’ve got you. Here are my little tricks I’ve learned to master the game of brainstorming so I never go without having a list of ideas to pull from.
…We all know that we should show and not tell our stories to our readers, but sometimes it’s a hard thing to master. That’s why I was excited when I learned the best plotting exercise for active writing.
This exercise will have you look at the books as a visual component and make notes based off of what you notice. Plus, you’ll be hear how good dialogue is written and what other writers do when they transfer between scenes. Grab your writer’s group and a pen, and let’s get started!
…Having a home for your books and a page for your readers to find you is vital in a competitive online market. Authors can achieve this leg up with a website. And you don’t have to be an expert coder or super technical to create an author website yourself.
I know that using technology can give a lot of people anxiety and invoke a high level of fear that you might mess something up. However, I’m going to try to make this as painless as possible for you. All you have to do is believe you can do it!
…Wouldn’t it be cool if you could pitch your story idea to an agent or editor without submitting to the slush pile? That’s what a Twitter pitch contest is set up to do! And you can get a free pass to submit if you create a winning hook.
I personally know two people who have received likes on their pitches and one has their book coming out this year! All from sending out a hundred character tweet. Can you imagine?
Let’s learn how we can pitch on Twitter so we can get the like, too.
…I don’t know about you, but I’ve never been very good at shopping for other people without finding things for myself. Treat yourself this month with these special Valentine’s gifts for you!
Or send the list to your special someone for them to get something for you. π Plus, they may just help you become a better writer.
…The Internet is a fantastic resource when you’re trying to write a book, but it can feel like a sea of information at times. Especially when there are sites that look like they were created a decade ago. So how do you know the best websites for children’s book writers when you’re searching?
Other than mine (Obviously π), these are the websites that I check often for information on agents, webinars, and submission opportunities.
…The act of writing is a solo experience most of the time. But as a writer, you will benefit more from having a writing mentor by your side for SO MANY reasons.
I have recently started surrounding myself with lots of different writing mentors. Some of them are multi-published authors and others are not quite published, but well on their way. Each of them is valuable in their own way and have helped to shape my writing journey.
…It’s time to start being a productive writer. And the best way to do
I changed my morning routine last year, and have seen IMMENSE success both in my productivity and writing abilities. In 6 months alone, I’ve maintained an exercise regimen of 4 days a week, write daily, and center myself through gratitude to see the positive parts of every day.
And it was actually easier than you think!
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