June 18, 2010

Why do some writers struggle for each word, while other writers have words that seemingly flow from their fingertips?

I’ve Got a Secret!

Are there secrets to being able to write with ease? Does anyone really know what works and what doesn’t?

Well, Daphne Gray-Grant’s article on “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Writers” will give you a lot of food for thought in this area. She studied effective writers to discover their secrets–and has revealed them here.

Make It Personal

Read the article–study it–maybe even journal about it. We all need to periodically consider if we need to develop some new habits–and drop a few old ones.

Is there something you’d add to Daphne’s list? If so, leave it in the comments below. Then make your own list of habits you want to develop to further your writing career. Post several copies where you’ll see them daily–and then watch them transform your writing life.

8 Comments »

1. 

   Thank you again, Kristi, for this royal gem! How clearly and succinctly the author lays out what a writer needs to be effective. For those who write for children, I would add one more: get in touch with your child-self. Some of your best ideas will come when you get in touch with that child you remember.

   Comment by Anne Bromley — June 18, 2010 @ 11:57 am

2. 

   Anne, that’s a good point for children’s writers. And when we are so busy and rushed, it’s an easy thing to overlook. If you aren’t in touch with the child within, it’s pretty hard to write for them.

   Comment by Kristi Holl — June 18, 2010 @ 8:18 pm

3. 

   Thanks so much for posting a link to my article, Kristi! Best, -daphne

   Comment by Daphne — June 19, 2010 @ 8:05 am

4. 

   You’re welcome, Daphne! I was just glad the article was still there. I’d bookmarked it a couple years ago actually–and it’s just as good today as it was then.

   Comment by Kristi Holl — June 19, 2010 @ 8:19 am

5. 

   Great article. Thanks for recommending it. I thought other might want to know that if you don’t have a subscription to Visual Thesauraus, you can read the article for free on Daphne’s website at http://www.publicationcoach.com/free-articles/7habits.php
   (There’s a hyphen between free and articles.)

   Comment by Nancy — June 19, 2010 @ 5:05 pm

6. 

   Nancy, I didn’t know viewing the article required a subscription. It just pops up for me for free when I click on it. But I will add your link to the article–thanks for letting me know!

   Comment by Kristi Holl — June 19, 2010 @ 5:55 pm

7. 

   My friend and I were arguing about this! Now I know that I was right. lol! Thanks for making me sure!

   Comment by one lady — July 4, 2010 @ 10:17 am

8. 

   thanks for this good article..

   Comment by heiji — September 1, 2011 @ 11:40 am

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