Ask the Author: Ian Pike Hammer
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Ian Pike Hammer
"Backsliding, Am I Still Saved?" is actually part of a larger work, but now separated into a much smaller, more reader-friendly work. Originally, it belonged to a huge "encyclopedia" of nearly 180,000 words. It focuses on the backslidden Christian man or woman and delves deeply into that subject matter. It will be available as an eBook (as is my recently completed last work, "How YOU can have Victory over Temptation and Sin... Right Now! A Book of Hope")
Ian Pike Hammer
Become a student of writing. Get good software. Make a lot of friends with other authors, publishers, editors and ASK QUESTIONS!! Listen to what they are telling you and APPLY it to your life.
Set aside a pre-determined amount of time to write every day and try to stick to it. Outline your storyline for guidance. It's ok to write backward, I.E., you can write the ending first or the middle first. Develop your own style and do what works FOR YOU.
It's ok to think outside the box. If you want to add a funny line to a serial killer's dialog, go ahead. Trust your first judgment.
Lastly, have at least 3 WIP's (works in progress). When your primary WIP comes to a grinding halt (and it likely will!) move on to another project.
Set aside a pre-determined amount of time to write every day and try to stick to it. Outline your storyline for guidance. It's ok to write backward, I.E., you can write the ending first or the middle first. Develop your own style and do what works FOR YOU.
It's ok to think outside the box. If you want to add a funny line to a serial killer's dialog, go ahead. Trust your first judgment.
Lastly, have at least 3 WIP's (works in progress). When your primary WIP comes to a grinding halt (and it likely will!) move on to another project.
Ian Pike Hammer
The best thing about being a writer is being able to release your inner passions and feelings, even if your books don't sell. Many of us write for ourselves, fulfilling our dreams and baring our souls for the world to see. If the world doesn't see, well, that's ok too.
Ian Pike Hammer
Walk away! Literally, take a walk, put the headphones on, and listen to some music. Lurk on Facebook awhile. Find an activity that stimulates your creative juices and go with the flow!
Come back later, a few days is ok!
Come back later, a few days is ok!
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