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5 Quick Paths to Writing Inspiration
The worst, yet most common problem of writers is finding the inspiration for their next project. It’s alright to take a rest and wait until creative ideas flood your brain. However, if you haven’t written anything in awhile, you might be in a creative slump. If you...
The Art of Story Structures
Picture this: In a sudden burst of divine inspiration, you find yourself visited by the ancient Muse who bestows upon you the perfect idea for your very own novel. It's every author (and aspiring author's) dream. But once the initial adrenaline wears off, it can...
Best Book Writing Software – Which Is Right for You?
Exploring the world of book writing software for the first time can feel a little daunting. There are a lot of options out there! Which are worth investing in, and which are nothing more than hyped-up marketing claims? Which are good value for money, and which...
How to Write a Novel in 9 Simple Steps
If you’re ready to learn how to write a novel, congratulations! You're about to embark upon the major bucket list item for most writers - a full-length novel. A project of this scale can be equally exciting and intimidating. On the one hand, you have an entirely...
Persuasive Writing Techniques: A Step-By-Step Approach
If you're a writer, you need to be able to use persuasive writing techniques. After all, you want people to read what you write. And maybe you want them to buy your book or article. There's more than one way to win an argument. Ancient Greek philosopher and polymath...
Inspired to Write: 20 Inspiring Quotes to Help You Through Difficult Times
Editor's note: To be inspired to write in these difficult times is hard. With so much going on in the world, it can feel impossible to carry on writing when such monumental events are unfolding before our eyes. So this week we're re-publishing one of Mary's most...
7 Powerful Lessons From 7 Legendary Writers
Being a legendary writer is no easy feat. In fact, being even a half-way decent writer is hard. It requires bravery, honesty and gumption. Above all, it requires you to be resilient and immune to criticism—both external and self. What makes a writer...
How Joining a Virtual Book club Can Help Deal With Coronavirus Stress
Editor's note: We don't normally publish posts from companies, but in these stressful times we want to help WritetoDone readers as much as possible. As many of us are forced to stay at home, here's one company that might just be able to make that time less stressful....
4 Killer Ways to Find Ideas for Your Next Bestseller
You know the feeling. It’s time to sit down and start planning your next bestseller and… nothing. Well, you’re not alone. Coming up with book ideas can be an absolute nightmare if you’re feeling uninspired, and if you’re looking to produce a bestselling book....
You Are What You read: Bookshelves of the Famous
There's an old saying 'clothes maketh the man' and it's equally true of books, you are what you read. You can definitely judge a man, or woman, by the books they read. So, in these difficult times, here's a fun infographic showing just what some famous people have on...
How to Make Money Translating Other Authors’ Works (or Your Own)
Editor's note: Are you a writer? Do you speak a second language? To make money translating other authors' works (or your own), then, might be an unexpected income stream... Many writers focus solely on their own writing projects, honing their craft over the years and...
Gratitude Journal: How to Calm Anxiety and Boost Your Immunity
Do you feel anxious about the future? What if you could decrease your anxiety by writing a gratitude journal?In this article, you'll find a simple way to calm down and become more resilient, mentally and physically. When you see bad news piling up, it’s easy to...
How to Earn Money as a Freelance Writer in 2024
Editor's note: One of the most common questions we are asked here at WritetoDone is how to earn money as a freelance writer. And now the new year is in full swing, the question uppermost in many of our readers minds is: how do I earn money as a freelance writer...
Literary Agents: 10 Quick Tips to Snaring a Good One
Editor's Note: Today's post is from Barbara Poelle. As vice president of a literary agency herself, she understands exactly what it takes to get the interest of literary agents. And, with hundreds of manuscripts landing on agents desks week in, week out, she also...
Science Fiction: The 16 Best Books to Read & Study
Editor's note: Ever thought of writing science fiction? One of the secrets of writing bestsellers is to write in a genre a lot of people are already reading. It may sound obvious, but few writers actually consider this. Dean Koontz, for instance when he started out...
Margaret Atwood: Top 5 Tips for Writers
There may be hope for literature yet. In an age dominated by quickly written, quickly read and even more quickly forgotten genre fiction, one writer is still proving there's a market for more 'literary' works. Margaret Atwood's The Testaments: The Sequel to The...
7 Benefits to Creating Video Content for Blog Engagement and SEO
How video content has revolutionized the marketing of products and services is for everyone to see. Videos are not a recent invention, but they have today increased in their power to attract and engage more than ever before. According to a recent article by...
How to Deal with your Writing Anxiety: 6 Smart Tips that Work
Editor's note: This article on writing anxiety is part of our KISS series of articles. If you missed the first one, you can find it here. KISS stands for 'Keep It Simple, Stupid'. It's not meant to be derogatory, as the first article in the series explains. One of the...
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