Writing Wilde - Writing Tip Archives - January 2020
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Writing Wilde Archived Writing Tips for January 2020
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Writing Wilde - Writing Tip Archives - December 2019
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Writing Wilde - Tips from the Archive
Read MoreWriting Wilde – Writing Tip – What do you do when characters refuse to cooperate?
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I had an entire book plotted and the chapters designated for specific actions. My characters where flushed out, including a list of their likes and dislikes, their reasons for their foibles, and what their goals were.
And then my main male character sat down and refused to move.
Read MoreTime Management and Focus - Writers Ongoing Education
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The world doesn’t standstill. It changes. Attitudes change, technology certainly changes, and the things that really matter or that people want to read about can also change. It is very important for writers to stay on top of their craft. To not only improve their skills but to remain current and understand the way things work today.
Read MoreTime Management and Focus - Writer's Tip on Promotion
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Writing or creating a book comes first. But if no one buys your books, you’re creating stories for your grandchildren. So, promotion must be the second item on your to-do list. Here’s a tip to help you focus!
Read MoreTime Management and Focus – Writer Word Count
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Today, being a writer means you are an Author, Promoter, Artistic Muse, and Accountant. You need to balance the daily to-do list to keep not only the words flowing, but the books selling, the fans waiting and watching, and make sure all those balls you’re juggling…stay in the air. I have a tip for that!
Read MoreWriting Goals and Roller-coasters!
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Writing consistently is one of the hardest facets of being a writer. It is so easy to let promo and list making, or chores and distractions, or a thousand other things… get in the way of that daily word count. It’s the roller-coaster of writing and procrastination.
Read MoreThe Math & Science of Writing
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Want to know how long will it take you to write that book? Learn the Math & Science of writing and you will soon have it figured out!
Read MoreMusic & Muse - Using playlists to keep the words flowing!
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Music playlists are fabulous assets for an author’s muse. It is said that music soothes the savage beast, in my case I use music to find the feeling and the soul of the characters I write. I am currently working on Unduplicated Magic—which is about mages, witches, shamans—and the playlist for this book is WildeMagic.
Read MoreWorking/Writing Smarter in 2019
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Three options that will help me be smarter, keep me focused, and will allow me to move forward and get things done no matter what happens in my life. If life throws me a curve-ball in 2019 I won't lose days, weeks, months or (wince!) a year of productivity. Let’s talk about Buffer, Speechnotes, and Plum Paper!
Read MoreSo You Want To Be A Writer? - Tip # 5 Time and Writer's Block
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Writing isn't easy. But it can be fun and very rewarding. Just know that you will have days where you strain to get a few words down, and others where you will be amazed out how everything flows and your word count is awesome. I hope you found something in this blog to try the next time you run out of time or face a blank page that isn't speaking to you!
Read MoreSo you want to be a writer? - Tip#4 - I have an idea, how do I start?
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So—starting is simple. Put pen to paper or fingers to the keyboard. But there are other things you can do!
Read MoreSo you want to be a writer - Tip #3 Cost vs Compensation (Part 2)
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In Part 1 I talked a little about compensation. So now it's the cost part of being a writer and your first book. I'll bet you will be surprised at how little it can cost.
Read MoreSo you want to be a writer - Tip #2 Cost vs Compensation (Part 1)
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One of the first questions I’m asked by those who are contemplating writing a book—is how much it will cost them to publish it and what they can expect to be paid?
Read MoreWilde Thoughts Blog — Ravyn Wilde - So You Want To Be A Writer? Tip #1
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I have had several family members and friends ask for help in publishing a book. Or how to get started. They don't write romance, some don't write fiction of any type...but no matter what you write or want to write, many of the steps are the same. I thought I would share some of these conversations with my readers, just in case any of you have the same interest.
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