October 28, 2011

Achieving the writing life of your dreams–is it possible? Are you closer to it than you were a year ago?

Here are some great articles to read and consider if you hope to make the dream of a writing life into a reality.

“Are You Living Your Own Life or Someone Else’s?” If we are not careful, we can unconsciously be following someone else’s agenda for our lives. This may be your first step toward achieving the writing life of your dreams.

“Novelists: Stop Trying to Brand Yourselves” is a refreshing and hopeful post for fiction writers. You’ll breathe a sigh of relief with this one.

“The Power of Incremental Change Over Time” Most people underestimate this. They think they have to take massive action to achieve anything significant.

“4 Reasons It’s Easier Than Ever to Be an Author” “When I started writing, it also seemed like everyone else was in control. I prepared a book proposal, then waited for a publisher to offer me a contract. I wrote the manuscript, then waited for booksellers to order the book. I published the book, the waited for the media to book me.” Not anymore, says this author, former publisher, and former editor.

“The Writing Journey: Author Beware” is one agent’s warning about using self-publishers and what to look for in the way of scams and unethical practices. She makes a good case for having an agent, but as you may know, landing an agent isn’t necessarily easy. You could do what I do: make an agreement with an agent to look over your contracts for a flat fee with an eye to marking questionable phrasing and things you could negotiate for.

“Write with Flow Workshop” is added here because I happen to use the Fractal Method of organization and I love it. Whether you sign up for the workshop or not, the article is a good read. Enrollment ends on Oct. 30.

4 Comments »

1. 

   The incremental change article really resonated with me. We have added 15 min at night to do the rosary together, and I can certainly add 15 min per day for walking and writing.

   Thanks for the links. Have a great weekend.

   Comment by Vijaya — October 28, 2011 @ 8:55 am

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   Vijaya, I know the incremental change thing works, because I had to write for years that way when the kids were little. Now, with grandchildren that are babies again, I am re-remembering this lesson!

   Comment by Kristi Holl — October 28, 2011 @ 11:53 am

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   Kristi — Have you read Katharine Sise’s book, “Creative Girl“? Just curious… I’m reading it now, and it’s really good! A workbook, of sorts, to help creative girls find a way to use their talent to get paid.

   ~MizB

   Comment by MizB — October 30, 2011 @ 8:10 am

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   MizB, no, I’ve never heard of that book. Sounds very good. I will check it out!

   Comment by Kristi Holl — October 31, 2011 @ 8:31 am

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