Category: The Weekly Tip
Writing Tip of the Week 23
Ideas often come through at the most annoying of times, when falling asleep for example or if out walking or shopping and the chances are that you will have no pen or paper to hand.
Writing Tip of the Week 22
Don’t get left behind with what’s hot in the publishing industry. Read the latest best-sellers to see just what
Writing Tip of the Week 21
Writing can be pretty isolating especially if those around you have no interest in your creative pursuits. Get a writing buddy by joining a local writing group, college class
Writing Tip of the Week 20
Self Promotion is vital if you wish your novel to succeed. Finding a unique angle that can bring your novel before the masses is crucial but not easy. It can help if you develop a strategy using your own strengths
Writing Tip of the Week 19
You can think and plan your writing, create wonderful complex plots and imaginative characters, but there is no ….
Writing Tip of the Week 18
Creative Competitor Editor Annette Young says-It’s easy for a writer to become too introverted and staring at the same four walls can be detrimental to the whole creative process. If you start to feel stale then take yourself out for the day and visit
Writing Tip of the Week 17
If you are having a bad day with your writing, the words won’t come and every page is painstakingly hard, it’s very easy to be tempted to discard your work, but resist that compulsion and simply put your writing away for another day.
Writing Tip of the Week 16
Want to know how to capitalise on your hobbies and interests? It’s simple. Choose the subject that you know most about or are most interested in and……
Writing Tip of the Week 15
How many times has devine inspiration suddenly appeared out of the blue? That perfect idea, the perfect character, a plot that sizzles with so many twists and turns that it takes your breath away? But how typical that you are in the middle of a family dinner or at work, submerged in a sea of paperwork or perhaps your children are asking …..
Writing Tip of the Week 14
Hoping to have some quality writing time on your next day off? Excited by the prospect of hours of creativity? Don’t waste a minute. Have your plans in place and a mass of writing topics
Writing Tip of the Week 13
A synopsis is so important and can make the difference between publication and rejection. Give your manuscript a chance by following these simple steps….
Writing Tip of the Week 12
Editor Annette Young has another top tip for writers: When writing articles, it’s important to consider your market and to tailor the article towards…..
Writing Tip of the Week 11
Annette Young – Editor of the Creative Competitor says : Let your idea germinate for a while and tease it into growth and maximise your creativity….
Writing Tip of the Week 10
Another writing tip from annette young and the creative competitor. Writing tip of the week number 10 tells you….
Writing Tip of the Week 9
When creating fictional characters, it’s a good idea to think about their unique traits before plunging headlong into the story. Writing a profile for each character is really useful
Writing Tip of the Week 8
Fancy travel writing? Inspiration is often only a stone throw away, you don’t have to travel to exotic climes to start a travel writing career…
Writing Tip of the Week 7
Can music stimulate the creative mind? Writers need to tap into this useful resource…
Writing Tip of the Week 6
Struggling to find time to write? Timed Writing exercises can be used effectively to stimulate the creative process and keep your imagination well-oiled
Writing Tip of the Week 5
Check when writing dialogue that it flows and feels natural to the reader…..
Writing Tip of the Week 4
Points of view can be difficult for a writer but it is about looking through someone else’s eyes and capturing…
Writing Tip of the Week 2
It might be horrible to receive a rejection letter or email and to have your manuscript come winging its way back but don’t despair, it might make you feel like giving up but don’t throw in the towel. See any rejections merely as stumbling blocks en-route to publishing success and learn from them.
