Mary Davis's Blog - Posts Tagged "first-book"
New to Writing? Tip #2 of 7!
"Read and Reread
Reading is so enjoyable we tend to forget how each story is a treasure trove of education on what makes a book good, bad, or off-the-charts great. So read widely, thinking about what makes each story compelling.
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Studying where you fell under the storyteller’s spell can help you see how you can do the same for your readers." - Angela Ackerman, https://www.helpingwritersbecomeautho...
Reading is so enjoyable we tend to forget how each story is a treasure trove of education on what makes a book good, bad, or off-the-charts great. So read widely, thinking about what makes each story compelling.
...
Studying where you fell under the storyteller’s spell can help you see how you can do the same for your readers." - Angela Ackerman, https://www.helpingwritersbecomeautho...
New to Writing? Tip #3 of 7!
"Join a Writing Group
One of the best things you can do at the start of this journey is find others on the writer’s path. A community of writers puts you in touch with those who have the same goal, meaning you can learn from and support one another. Plus, having creatives in your circle helps to keep you accountable, meaning your butt stays in the chair and words get written." -Angela Ackerman, https://www.helpingwritersbecomeautho...
One of the best things you can do at the start of this journey is find others on the writer’s path. A community of writers puts you in touch with those who have the same goal, meaning you can learn from and support one another. Plus, having creatives in your circle helps to keep you accountable, meaning your butt stays in the chair and words get written." -Angela Ackerman, https://www.helpingwritersbecomeautho...
New to Writing? Tip #4 of 7!
"Collect a War Chest of Knowledge
We all start with some talent and skill, but to write well we need to train up. ...find writing books with high reviews so you can judge which might be most helpful for your development.
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Another way to build your knowledge is by subscribing to helpful writing blogs. Bite-sized learning can be perfect for a time-crunched writer.
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You should also make learning about characters a priority because they drive the story. Getting to know who the people in our stories are and what makes them tick helps us understand what’s motivating them, and that makes writing their actions and behavior easier. Once you have a better handle on plot and character, turn to other storytelling elements and techniques. There’s so much great stuff to learn!"
- Angela Ackerman, https://www.helpingwritersbecomeautho...
We all start with some talent and skill, but to write well we need to train up. ...find writing books with high reviews so you can judge which might be most helpful for your development.
...
Another way to build your knowledge is by subscribing to helpful writing blogs. Bite-sized learning can be perfect for a time-crunched writer.
...
You should also make learning about characters a priority because they drive the story. Getting to know who the people in our stories are and what makes them tick helps us understand what’s motivating them, and that makes writing their actions and behavior easier. Once you have a better handle on plot and character, turn to other storytelling elements and techniques. There’s so much great stuff to learn!"
- Angela Ackerman, https://www.helpingwritersbecomeautho...
New to Writing? Tip #5 of 7!
"Take a Course or Workshop
Investing in guided or self-guided learning can also kickstart your progress. The community is packed with great teachers. Below are some good options (link at the bottom of this post), but first, if you belong to a writing organization, check to see if they offer members classes for free or at a discount."
- Angela Ackerman, https://www.helpingwritersbecomeautho...
Investing in guided or self-guided learning can also kickstart your progress. The community is packed with great teachers. Below are some good options (link at the bottom of this post), but first, if you belong to a writing organization, check to see if they offer members classes for free or at a discount."
- Angela Ackerman, https://www.helpingwritersbecomeautho...
New to Writing? Tip #6 of 7!
"Look For Step-by-Step Help
As any writer will tell you, the road from an idea to a publish-ready novel is a long one, and it’s easy to get lost along the way.
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Having an expert offer guidance as you write can keep you on track.
Some writers like to partner with a writing coach so they get personal feedback and support as they go.
...another option might be the Storyteller’s Roadmap at One Stop for Writers. This roadmap breaks the novel-writing process into three parts: planning, writing, and revising. It has step-by-step instructions on what to do as you go, and points you to tools, resources, and articles that will make the job easier."
- Angela Ackerman, https://www.helpingwritersbecomeautho...
As any writer will tell you, the road from an idea to a publish-ready novel is a long one, and it’s easy to get lost along the way.
...
Having an expert offer guidance as you write can keep you on track.
Some writers like to partner with a writing coach so they get personal feedback and support as they go.
...another option might be the Storyteller’s Roadmap at One Stop for Writers. This roadmap breaks the novel-writing process into three parts: planning, writing, and revising. It has step-by-step instructions on what to do as you go, and points you to tools, resources, and articles that will make the job easier."
- Angela Ackerman, https://www.helpingwritersbecomeautho...
New to Writing? FINAL tip #7 of 7!
FINAL WRITING TIP
The most important of all:
"Above All Else, Be Fearless
Starting a book can seem like a monumental undertaking, and sometimes with big dreams, we have the tendency to try and talk ourselves out of them. We fear failing, because we think that’s worse than never trying at all. If you feel the passion to write, don’t let fear stop you. The world needs great stories!" - Angela Ackerman, https://www.helpingwritersbecomeautho...
The most important of all:
"Above All Else, Be Fearless
Starting a book can seem like a monumental undertaking, and sometimes with big dreams, we have the tendency to try and talk ourselves out of them. We fear failing, because we think that’s worse than never trying at all. If you feel the passion to write, don’t let fear stop you. The world needs great stories!" - Angela Ackerman, https://www.helpingwritersbecomeautho...
