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The Value of Quotables in Writing
Do you have material in your drafts you can pull out as quotables? Include some and the value and memorability of your work likely will go up. I explain in this video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgQdu0ilUwo Watch/Subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgQdu0ilUwo The...
5 Things to Try to Do Every Day as a Writer
If you've read any of my previous work, you probably understand that I don't subscribe to the idea that there is any singular way to write. Every writer will find their own process that works...
What to Put in a Writer Portfolio
Every writer needs a good writer portfolio. But what do you put in a writer portfolio to ensure you attract the right readers and clients? Here's my take after almost two decades as a professional....
A Smart Alternative to Using Word-of-the-Day Tools
Word-of-the-day options can be FANTASTIC. But if you want to make sure you learn new words YOUR audience uses and understands, here's an alternative. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unZ97Wht8vM Watch/Subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unZ97Wht8vM The idea here isn't that word-of-the-day options are bad....
How to Succeed on Social Media as a Writer
If you're a writer who wants to use social media to pump up your readership, this video offers general guidance on how to get the most out of your accounts and content. https://youtu.be/XXr3yx5v5gU Watch/Subscribe:https://youtu.be/XXr3yx5v5gU For...
How to Prioritize Multiple Writing Drafts
If you've got multiple drafts going at once, which one deserves your top focus? This video reveals how I prioritize from among different options. https://youtu.be/1eeRsOckbgo Watch/Subscribe:https://youtu.be/1eeRsOckbgo Over the years, I've tried to be logical about...
The Sky-High Value of Guest Blog Posts
As a writer, you probably assume a lot of responsibility for your own success. YOU publish articles or books, run your website, and send out your newsletter. All of those things count. But did you...
6 Common Query Letter Mistakes to Avoid
Self-publishing is becoming a behemoth in its own right next to traditional publishing, but it's not right for every writer. If you go the traditional route, the journey to get your book into readers' hands...
New Writer? Need Goals? Grab These Top 5
New to writing as a career? This video outlines some of the best goals you can have. They'll help set a foundation for the rest of your work. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_T1D03CEkyE Watch/Subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_T1D03CEkyE All of the goals included...
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