I recently came across an article called 5 Reasons why you don’t need to write a book. The article seems to be written for folks who want to write non-fiction, but I think it still raises some interesting questions.
Most who write non-fiction are trying to make money, gain authority, or kick-start a speaking carrier. The [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Writing’
Why write at all?
Writers Getting And Giving Feedback
Giving Feedback
I’ve been asked to critique many people’s work over the years. This is one of the hardest things to for me to do. I don’t ever want to hurt people’s feelings, but at the same time, I’d like to be helpful.
Here are a couple of resources that can help you know what to do [...]
Thoughts On Editing
As I go through Oasis making the necessary edits, it is interesting to see where I’ve grown as a writer. There’s a lot of times that I just want to start over and write the whole thing again.
Anyway, as I keep up the proccess, I need constant reminders as to what I am supposed to [...]
Thoughts On Rejection
I came across an article written by an editor about rejection. http://nielsenhayden.com/makinglight/archives/004641.html
If you’re an author, I strongly suggest reading the article. Especially the 14-point list of reasons this editor rejects manuscripts.
I’m not really afraid of my work being rejected because I know it’s just a part of learning. Plus, I have a Plan B. That [...]
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