You write something. Then you hear the worst sound ever. No, it’s not the sound of someone booing or heckling you. It’s the sound of silence. You know you want more results from your writing. You may even want to become a full-time writer. (Here’s my story here.) Sure, there is a little traffic surge here and there, but nothing…
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5 Practical Marketing Tips For Writers Who Hate Marketing
You push the publish button, and you wait for something to happen. But nothing does. No response at all. Feels terrible, right? I know how you feel. But here’s the secret you already know: you’re not just a writer. You’re also a marketer. In many cases, you may have a marketing problem, not a writing problem. I know I just…
Want To Be A Successful Writer? Then You Must Answer This Question
You’re ready to be a successful writer. You’ve got a great idea. But the idea is still a bit fuzzy and uncertain. So you go online and search. Maybe even watch a little Youtube and Netflix for inspiration. (These are not necessarily bad things when done in moderation.) But there’s one important question that you must answer. What? Just one question?…
15 Ways To Jumpstart Your Writing Career
So you want to be a professional writer. That’s the goal, right? First off, I want to congratulate you–most people don’t know what it is they really want. This means you can’t treat writing like a hobby. After all, this is your future career we are talking about here. If you are willing to work really hard and be very…
What Do You Do When Your Best Sucks?
You poured in your best effort and the results aren’t pretty. You’re covered in bruises, but the end results are less than stellar. You’re tired and frustrated. Your morale is down, and you are questioning everything. So what do you do when your best isn’t good enough? Stop beating yourself up. Pain and difficulty are a part of ALL good…