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Hey
there, It's NaNoWriMo! Even
if you're not participating this year, we hope the buzz and excitement around
National Novel Writing Month will inspire you to move forward on your writing
project, whatever it may be. In our content
roundup this week we've collected a variety of writing tips, as well as an
overview of Amazon's new platform for writers Kindle Vella. Have you heard of
it? Are you on board? We'd love to know where you stand and how you plan to
use it (if at all). Read on... Tools and resources for writers: ✏️ 52 blog ideas. Don't know what to blog about?
We've put together a whole year of content ideas so your ideas bucket will
never be empty! Steal these 52 blog ideas
now (with our blessing)! ✏️ How to start writing a book. Even if you're not
ready to write a first draft of your novel this month, you can still get
started writing a book. Author Marian Schembari breaks down her process into
six simple steps to help you go from idea to words on the page. 6 steps for getting started
writing your book. ✏️ 3 tips for writing an effective synopsis. Regardless
of whether you're writing fiction or non-fiction, you'll eventually need to
summarize the scope of your manuscript. This is the dreaded synopsis. What
exactly is a synopsis, and why is it so important anyway? Learn how to write a great
synopsis to help you get published. ✏️ How to get story exposition right. The
art of exposition is a real skill. It's the act of giving your reader
information about your world or characters without info-dumping and taking
them right out of the story. This helpful post from Write to Done overviews
how to write effective exposition. Read the article here.
✏️ Kindle Vella explained. Amazon's
newest platform for authors allows users to read serialized stories
specifically created for Kindle Vella. Author Hannah Lee Kidder describes it,
"as a more structured, professional, pay-to-read version of
Wattpad." Right now it's only available to iOS users in the United
States, but it doesn't hurt to be ready for when Kindle Vella is available to
you. Here's your guide to Kindle
Vella. ✏️ 10 must-try tools for freelance writers.
Freelancers are always looking for ways to streamline their workflow, and
there are a million tools online to help you do this. But which ones are
worth spending time (and possibly money) on? Here are 10 of the most useful
online writing tools to help you cut back on administrative work. See our top 10 tools here. Until
next time, The
Write Life Team
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Greenville, SC 29616 |
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Hey
there, We're in the last
week of October, which means it's almost time for National Novel Writing
Month! This annual book-writing event brings together hundreds of thousands
of writers with the goal of getting 50,000 words on the page. Will you be
participating this year? We'd love to hear about your project! And now, on to the
reading roundup. Last week we talked about 10 Ways to Crush Your
NaNoWriMo Goals and this week we have another great NaNoWriMo
article, plus so much more. Read on... Tools and resources for writers: ✏️ NaNoWriMo rules. What exactly are the rules to
NaNoWriMo and how do you win? Here's a brief overview of the event, the basic
rules, and additional resources to help you win. Read the rules and grab
these resources before November 1! ✏️ 6 reasons why writers should join online book clubs. If
writing is your job, it's easy to put off reading because you spend so much
time writing. And yet reading is one of the most important practices you can
have as a writer. So how can you get back into it? Join a book club. Here are six reasons to
consider joining an online book club. ✏️ Audiobooks on LibriVox, are they any good? LibriVox
is a free internet service that records portions of books that are in the
public domain and allows you to access them for free as well as use them in
whatever way you wish. But how's the quality? This article from The Book
Designer breaks it down for us. ✏️ How to land your first freelance gig. No
matter your reason for dipping your toes into freelance work, you need to
start by getting your first gig. Where do you start? Should you sign up for a
site? Don’t you need some kind of portfolio? How do you even find clients? Here's your guide for
getting started as a freelance writer. ✏️ A primer on the New York Times Bestseller List.
Would you like to be a NYT bestseller? What goes into making the list anyway?
And how can you even be considered? This post from Self-Publishing School
goes in depth on the rules and elements of making this bestseller list. Read the article here. Until
next time, The
Write Life Team
| PO Box 26556,
Greenville, SC 29616 |
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Hey
there, Do you remember when
you first joined up with The Write Life? You may or may not recall one of the
first emails you received when you subscribed to our weekly email (*ahem*
this one). We asked you to tell us about your writing goals! So many of you took
a moment to hit reply and let us know about your projects and pain points. We
love that! When you share what
you're working on and where you're stuck, it allows us to get to know you a
bit better, as well as let's us know what type of articles will be the most
helpful. If you haven't been in touch for a while, or want to tell us what
you're working on these days, please do! All you have to do is reply to this email. And now, on to the
reading roundup. Last week our top article recommendation was about how much self-published
authors make on Amazon. So, we've curated this week's list to
continue on this theme, and much more! Read on... Tools and resources for writers: ✏️ How much does it cost to self-publish a book? Great
question. While self-publishing may seem straightforward, there are hidden
costs to consider. We interviewed four successful self-published authors who
generously shared their numbers to help answer this question. Learn how much to expect to
spend when self-publishing and how to keep costs low. ✏️ 10 ways to crush your NaNoWriMo goals. If you're
thinking about participating in National Novel Writing Month in November,
then make sure to check out our 10 tips for NaNoWriMo success. Because the
more you can prepare for this event ahead of time, the better. Read these 10 tips for
getting ready for NaNoWriMo. ✏️ How to self-publish a book. Thanks
to writer and editor Leah Campbell for putting together this helpful overview
of the steps of self-publishing. If you're at all uncertain of what order to
do things in, or what publishing option is best for your project, this
article will be a great help. Read this guide for
aspiring authors. ✏️ 7 new books for writers. Our
monthly feature is back, highlighting some of October's best new book
releases that especially benefit writers. Some recommendations are fiction,
some are craft focused, and all will be interesting to writers who need
reading material (if such a unicorn without an overflowing TBR pile exists!).
Read the article here. ✏️ How to write an autobiography.
What are the key components of autobiography? And what makes it different
from memoir? This post from Self-Publishing School explains what
autobiography is, how to write an autobiography and what to AVOID when
writing an autobiography. Learn the ins and outs of
writing an autobiography. Until
next time, The
Write Life Team
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Greenville, SC 29616 |
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Hey
there, Every week when we
go to put together this weekly article roundup we start by taking a look at
what people were interested in the previous week. It's always so interesting
to see which articles resonate with people and which topics fall a bit flat.
We try to offer more of what people like, and less of what didn't work so
well. So even if you don't
reach out to us much by email, by clicking on the articles in this email you
help us continuously improve this newsletter. Thank you! This week, we're
focusing on common blocks writers and authors face, whether it's literally
finding TIME to write, searching for that spark of creativity, or working
through ideas about money. We hope you find just what you need to take the
next step on your writing journey! Read on...
Tools and resources for writers: ✏️ 6 tips for finding time to write as a parent. Have
you wondered how to make a living writing when you're a full-time parent?
Carving out that precious alone time may feel like an impossibility at this
stage, but writer Jess Wormley offers six helpful tips to creating that space
and making it work. Tips to carve out effective
writing time. ✏️ Journaling prompts to jumpstart your creativity. Do
you keep a journal? Have you ever tried writing prompts? In this post, we're
putting it all together, offering four different types of prompts to help you
work through writer's block, tap into your creativity and get those words
flowing. Try these 20 journal
prompts today. ✏️ Money mindset for writers. Money
whatnow? If you want to make money from your writing, whether through
publishing and selling books or offering freelance writing services, you're
bound to encounter one or more mindset blocks when it comes to earning a
living from your craft. Make a Living Writing has published a helpful series
on the topic, helping you spot common "money scripts" and teaching
you how to overcome them. Read more from Make a
Living Writing. ✏️ How much do self-published authors make on Amazon? Of
course this answer varies depending on a multitude of variables, but the team
at Self-Publishing School has taken on this tricky topic and has come up with
some great benchmarks to help you get an idea of what to expect when you
publish for the first time. They also list five ways to earn MORE as a
self-published author on Amazon! Read the article here. Until
next time, The
Write Life Team
| PO Box 26556,
Greenville, SC 29616 |
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Hey
there, Well we've made it
to mid-week, how is your writing going? There are so many tips, tools, and
resources available online and yet when it comes down to it we still have to
put in the work to for our writing project to go from idea to published. This week, our
article roundup features tips on developing a writing process, working
through insecurity, and strengthening your writing. We hope you find just
what you're looking for! Read on... Tools and resources for writers: ✏️ "I don't know what I think until I write." Can
you relate? Author Kayla Craig wrote a guest post for The Write Life all
about her writing process. While she didn't set out to write a book of
prayers, it's where she ended up. Read more about Writing My Way Through (and
Into) Faith. ✏️ 6 ways to strengthen your writing. Even if you
work with an editor, it's a good idea to go through your work and self-edit
before sending it along. Writer Lisa Lepki has put together a helpful list of
common problems to fix before your editor sees your work to expedite the
process. Learn more about
self-editing here. ✏️ What's a glossary? Think about
glossaries as a dictionary specific to your book. If you're writing about an
obscure or a difficult topic, then it may be worth including a glossary. In
fact, if you think there is even a small percentage of your target audience
who will benefit from a glossary then it's worth including. Read more about glossaries
here. ✏️ What to do if you worry your writing isn't "good
enough." Having a strong foundation of writing
skills is essential to building a profitable career as a freelance writer.
Full-time freelancer Kaleigh Moore has some helpful advice to help us improve
our writing, and also break free from writing insecurity complex! Read the article here. Until
next time, The
Write Life Team
| PO Box 26556,
Greenville, SC 29616 |
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Hey (Future) Author! Do you get
overwhelmed when it comes to marketing your book? The self-publishing
industry continues to explode, which means there are new tools, strategies,
and contrasting opinions continuously emerging. It's no wonder that
so many authors struggle with book marketing - it can be difficult to keep up
with, especially if you're a newbie. Tomorrow,
bestselling author Aaron Schafer from the Self-Publishing School team is
hosting a FREE training on book marketing for authors (even if you're a
newbie) - including how to expand your reach
and make consistent book sales every month. Here's what you're going to
learn for free on this training:
If you've ever
thought about writing a book (or are already published), then this training
is for you: See you there! - The Write Life
Team | PO Box 26556,
Greenville, SC 29616 |
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Hey
there, We hope you're
having an incredible week! As the seasons change you may be finding your
routines changing as well. Don't forget to build time into your schedule for
writing! Our article roundup
this week focuses on improving your craft, tips for freelancers and a free
ebook. Read on... Tools and resources for writers: ✏️ 5 reasons short stories will help your craft. Do
you want to become a better writer? No matter which genre you're writing in,
short stories will help you improve. Read more from author Alicia Rades. Learn more. ✏️ How to structure your copy in Google Docs. If
you're a freelance writer, then you may have been asked to collaborate with a
designer on a website or other type of copywriting project. Here's how to
scruture your copy for just this situation. Read the post here. ✏️ Bootcamp for freelancers. Great
copywriting is music to your reader's (and client's) ears. But too many wrong
notes spoil the harmony. If you're worried that your lack of copywriting
skills has your freelance business on the brink of collapse, join our sister
site, Freelance Writers Den, for their October copywriting
bootcamp. The cost is $297. ✏️ 6 types of editing to know.
Taking the time to understand the different types of editing and what you
need at your stage of writing will save you time and energy. And it will help
take your book from good to great! Learn the 6 types of
editing. Until
next time, The
Write Life Team | PO Box 26556,
Greenville, SC 29616 |
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Hey
there, Last time, we told
you about an exciting new resource over at The Write Life: a free non-fiction
book outline template generator! This proved to be a popular resource and we
look forward to hearing how the book outlining process goes for you. If you missed out on
downloading this free tool, make sure to check it out here. This week our
article roundup features additional resources for writers including books to
read, tools for staying organized, tips for using sensory language, and more.
Read on... Tools and resources for writers: ✏️ 6 new books for writers in September. New monthly
feature on The Write Life! Managing Editor Jeremy Anderberg has curated this
helpful list of new books to help you develop your craft. See the list here. ✏️ How to use parenthesis. Thanks to writer Carson
Kohler for putting together this helpful resource. Covered in this article:
what are parenthesis, how to use them, when to use them, and alternatives to
use instead. Get your punctuation fix
for the week! ✏️ Tools for staying organized as a writer. Coming
up with compelling content is only part of the writer's job. Managing
deadlines, brainstorming, researching, and invoicing are also important tasks
to stay balanced and make a living writing. Read 8 Tools for Staying
Organized as a Writer. ✏️ How to write a children's book.
Whether you're hoping to self-publish or traditionally publish, the process
is the same for writing a compelling children's book your readers will love.
Self-Publishing School has put together this helpful guide on how to
successfully write a children's book. Learn the 10 stress-free
steps here. ✏️ Sensory language and why you need to use more of it. If
you write fiction then you already know the importance of "scene"
and allowing your readers to experience your writing rather than simply
digest it. But even if you're writing non-fiction, using sensory language can
bring your writing up to the next level. Read the article from Make
a Living Writing. Until
next time, The
Write Life Team | PO Box 26556,
Greenville, SC 29616 |
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