How can I help you?
January 16, 2010
If you’re a writer in need of help or guidance, please feel free to write me. If you’re having difficulty, let me know what you’re running into and I’ll see what I can do to help.
Here are a few tips:
TIP #1: Don’t edit your work as you write. Just write, get it all out on paper and don’t “think” about it too much. There will be plenty of time later to edit your work.
TIP #2: Try to write something every day. Even if it is a Haiku poem (a traditional Japanese poem with three lines. The first and last are made up of 5 syllables and the middle has 7).
TIP #3: Surround yourself with encouraging people. Don’t share your writing with negative, critical friends.
TIP #4: If you are just starting, write for free. Start a blog, guest blog, write articles that you offer for a credit. This will give you publicity and practice!




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Great tips here, Laura! I completely agree with not editing past text until you’re done with the first draft. It can really slow things down if you do!
Elizabeth
Mystery Writing is Murder
Mystery Lovers’ Kitchen
comment by Elizabeth Spann Craig — January 16, 2010 @ 12:53 pm
Thank you, Elizabeth! And thank you so much for allowing me to include your article on Encouragement in my blog.
comment by Friendlywriter — January 16, 2010 @ 1:18 pm
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