by Ali Luke | Jul 25, 2012 | Tips
Do you ever worry that your writing might not be much good? When I talk to writers, especially those who are just beginning to get their work out there in the world, one of the most common fears they have is “I’m not good enough.” All too often, I find myself...
by Ali Luke | Jun 25, 2012 | Become a Top Blogger
I spend a lot of time working with bloggers. Most of them are pretty good writers – but they end up making some all-too-common mistakes. This means losing readers’ interest and attention – and losing potential customers. Are you making any of these five mistakes? #1:...
by Ali Luke | May 1, 2012 | Fiction
A Guest Post by Ali Luke of Aliventures.com You’ve had the seed of a novel in your head for months now. Maybe it’s a plot idea (“What if..?”) Maybe it’s a character. Maybe it’s simply the thought of writing something that’d bring other people the same pleasure...
by Ali Luke | Mar 24, 2012 | Tips For Writers
A Guest Post by Ali Luke of Aliventures.com Ask a dozen different writers “How much do you write each day?” and you’ll get a dozen different answers. Some will only work at weekends. Some will consider 500 words a great day; others won’t be satisfied with anything...
by Ali Luke | Feb 9, 2012 | Tips
One key factor that separates mediocre writers from good ones (and even good from great) is the quality of their editing. If you’re working for a big magazine or publishing house, you’ll have an editor who goes through your work, checks for any clumsy or ambiguous...