Blogging:Who is your audience?

July 24, 2009 in blog, writer, writing tips
Tags: blog, genre, tips, write, writer, writing

I write a number of different blogs. This one consists of all types of writing topics for bloggers, authors, novice writers, and anyone who puts a pen to paper (or types). I also have another blog that includes topics of the earth centered religions. I’ve been pagan since I was fourteen, and through the decades [...]

The importance of making mistakes

July 16, 2009 in writer, writing tips
Tags: author, goal, mistakes, publish, publishing, success, writer, writing

I only recently discovered that making mistakes is not only a part of life, in many aspects, screwing up now and then is essential to our overall development. Not only did this lesson seem like an epiphany for me, its really opened my eyes to other aspects of my life and the fears I previously [...]

Leechblock: Adding to productivity

July 12, 2009 in resources, writer, writing tips
Tags: block, censure, leechblock, productivity, program, sites, writing

I read a quote once that stated “Facebook: Procrastination at its very best”. I think this also includes sites such as MySpace, Twitter, and other social networks that lures you into their network of comments, blogs, media, and applications, before you realize that hours passed by and your work isn’t done. Then I found Leechblock. [...]

Writing Excuse: I’m not creative enough to be a writer

July 1, 2009 in writer, writing tips
Tags: author, confidence, stories, tips, write, writing

I’ve met a few people who had marvelous ideas for stories or articles but they quickly dismissed any skill to put that idea to paper. “I don’t have what it takes to be a writer”. Although I agree there’s a degree of skill needed, I think many people forget how vast the writing medium can [...]