TakingDictation
![](https://takingdictation.com/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/Awesome-App-1-1024x576-landscape-0b414a65272d299b22f673a356b88670-.png)
The Value of Software Integration for Writers
Making a living as a writer has become a juggling act where keeping track of multiple projects is the norm. If you can do that manually, such as with a good, old-fashioned notebook or hard-copy...
![](https://takingdictation.com/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/Prolific-Writer-Twitter-1024x576-landscape-d5faaf5e70b9295175d18328e35db720-.png)
Does Being Prolific Decrease Your Value as a Writer?
Weni Widyastuti from Getty Images I've written in a lot of different genres. On the fiction, side, that includes horror, humor, romance, and mystery. On the non-fiction side, I've written essays, website content, and even product descriptions....
![](https://takingdictation.com/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/boxing-62867_1280-1-1024x633-landscape-35085992b3339c13b20aee832700abbb-.jpg)
What Is Reverse Outlining?
Pacing, plot consistency, and emotional impact are critical to make your book successful. If yours is a little off, try reverse outlining. This video shares the basic steps. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9Ovdz1PY9E Watch/Subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9Ovdz1PY9E Think of this as finding...
![](https://takingdictation.com/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/man-1550501_1280-1024x682-landscape-bb3cd0a2b9eeaa80c6b7b62e9c08a4d0-.jpg)
Using Writing to Make Sense of the World and Life
Writing always has been my haven for self-expression. It's been that way for as long as I can remember. Even as a kid, I walked around with a mini notebook on a string around my...
![](https://takingdictation.com/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/placeholder-landscape-00eda9ea50992ae477f12161970d1179-.jpg)
Where to Invest Your Money as a Writer
Got tons of money as a writer? Yeah, me neither. 🤣 That's why it's so important to put what you do have where it's going to make a difference for your career. Here's where I'd...
![](https://takingdictation.com/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/no-money-4865814_1280-1024x680-landscape-c71a2b80e67196200d4a7753a58bbb8a-.jpg)
6 Resources to Help Writers Earn Money and Survive
Last week, I connected with a colleague who, like me, works as an editor and writer. In our conversation, they explained how they were financially struggling, to the point where they were facing moving to...
![](https://takingdictation.com/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/placeholder-landscape-00eda9ea50992ae477f12161970d1179-.jpg)
Writers, Let’s Deal With the Pests
As I continue to see more and more of my colleagues struggle to make a living from what they were born to do, I can't keep this image of a venus fly trap out of...
![](https://takingdictation.com/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/placeholder-landscape-00eda9ea50992ae477f12161970d1179-.jpg)
Why Writers Fail
Lots of writers make it. The ones who fail? They often operate under this false mindset. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgC38grNCUg Watch/Subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgC38grNCUg I know that with self-publishing, it's infinitely easier to publish now than it used to be. But...
![](https://takingdictation.com/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/Why-Writers-Need-to-See-Their-Message-As-Bigger-Than-Themselves-Twitter-Post-1024x576-landscape-fabc9776252289ef3bf724188130ed5e-.png)
Why Writers Need to See Their Message as Bigger Than Themselves
I'll admit it. I wouldn't mind penning a bestseller and having people around the country and world know who I am. I wouldn't object to having some bylines in some of the most respected and...
Recent Posts
- The Value of Software Integration for Writers July 26, 2024
- Does Being Prolific Decrease Your Value as a Writer? July 25, 2024
- What Is Reverse Outlining? July 19, 2024
- Using Writing to Make Sense of the World and Life July 18, 2024
- Where to Invest Your Money as a Writer July 12, 2024
Categories
- General and Informational (14)
- Industry Related (14)
- Opinions (85)
- Tips, How-Tos, and Guides (87)
- Uncategorized (2)
Archives
- July 2024
- June 2024
- May 2024
- April 2024
- March 2024
- February 2024
- January 2024
- December 2023
- November 2023
- October 2023
- September 2023
- August 2023
- July 2023
- June 2023
- May 2023
- April 2023
- March 2023
- February 2023
- January 2023
- December 2022
- November 2022
- October 2022
- September 2022
- August 2022
- July 2022
- June 2022
- May 2022
- April 2022
- March 2022
- February 2022
- January 2022
- November 2021
- October 2021
- February 2013
- January 2013
- December 2012
- November 2012
- October 2012