As an author, having a confidence in you and your work is vital. And you will need confidence at different times. Having confidence in your book when others are refusing to believe in you is an example of one occasion. Having confidence to leave your secure day job and take the plunge into full time writing is another. Confidence comes and goes. This is normal. So, if one day … [Read more...] about 5 Things Confident Authors Do Differently
Self Help
5 Methods to Help You Write Smarter, Not Harder
If you have been wondering why your writing projects take so long or even remain unfinished while you move on to other things, it is possible that you might just be working too hard. Working too hard or forcing yourself to write can be a major block to doing good and productive work. However, there are ways and means to get around this problem with a few simple organizational … [Read more...] about 5 Methods to Help You Write Smarter, Not Harder
How to Believe in Yourself as an Author
If you’re an author who has used any type of self-help material to help you with your career in writing, you’ve most likely read how it is important to have self-belief and truly believe in your ability to succeed. However, if you’re struggling as a writer, just how do you believe in yourself? The tips below will help you. 1. If you don’t, no one else will There is nothing … [Read more...] about How to Believe in Yourself as an Author
21 of the Biggest Challenges Writers Face and Their Solutions
Writers are artists who create worlds in which people can drown. But while they might be magicians who seem to create fantastic stories out of thin air, they have their own set of problems too. In fact, some of these problems are quite unique to writers while others are more generic. Here are 21 of the biggest challenges writers face and their solutions. 1. Editing … [Read more...] about 21 of the Biggest Challenges Writers Face and Their Solutions
3 Undesirable Habits That Need to Be Wiped Out In Order to Become a Successful Writer
Being a professional writer can be a very rewarding profession. Not only are you engaging in the activity of writing, which you love, every day and all day; you’re getting paid for it as well. However, are you being the best writer you could be? Are you as productive as you could be? Are certain activities you’re doing throughout the day losing you business? If you’ve picked up … [Read more...] about 3 Undesirable Habits That Need to Be Wiped Out In Order to Become a Successful Writer