Since my last update, I have got a laptop. This has been a huge blessing as it means I can write a lot more often! It is great to be able to write most days, but, obviously, it is difficult to commit to this, especially if you are new to writing.
When you first get an idea, quite often you are really excited about it and write a lot, but gradually it all peters out. Don't be discouraged if this happens to you. Just spend a little time not writing, and thinking about where your story could go. Go over it in your head until you know exactly what to put down on the paper when you come back to the writing.
If you are really on a roll, don't just keep going until you are totally worn out. Stop while you know what's happening next and come back to it the next day. That way, you always want to go back to it, and you are never tempted to just leave your work untouched.
I hope you found this advice helpful, and you find committing to your writing that little bit easier.
Monday, 17 August 2015
Writers' Circles - A Must for Every Budding Writer!
I am tempted to say that joining my Writers' Circle was the best thing I ever did for my writing. Honestly, it makes all the difference.
I've found that being a lone author is, well, lonely. And it keeps you so out of the loop. You don't have the contacts with people who know the publishing business inside out, you don't have the opportunity to talk about your writing with people who really understand, you don't feel pushed to work harder. Well, all that changes once you're in your writers' group.
Every meeting is useful. You can talk to other writers about what is going on with your writing, you can hear of their stories of success and failure which is really helpful. When you here about the amazing things they've achieved, you always want to go home and write for all you're worth. It injects you with a new vigour. Also, you'll find that a lot of your fellow group members have the amazing ability to sniff out each and every great competition, new publisher, anything which could be helpful to you. Being part of a writers' circle lets you get into loads of events which are otherwise not available to you. You will learn all about writing in different genres. You will have the opportunity to have your writing evaluated by the other writers. The best thing about being in a writers' circle is probably the workshops they have. You will meet some amazing writers, as well as publishers who will give you great advice.
You may think that you are not good enough to be in a writers' group, but that is never the case. Writers of all abilities are welcomed with open arms and very soon, you will be a much better writer and feel much more worthy of being called a "writer".
I hope that was helpful to you in some way and encouraged you to join a writers' circle! I urge you now, sniff about and visit one. Have a look and see if it's for you.
I've found that being a lone author is, well, lonely. And it keeps you so out of the loop. You don't have the contacts with people who know the publishing business inside out, you don't have the opportunity to talk about your writing with people who really understand, you don't feel pushed to work harder. Well, all that changes once you're in your writers' group.
Every meeting is useful. You can talk to other writers about what is going on with your writing, you can hear of their stories of success and failure which is really helpful. When you here about the amazing things they've achieved, you always want to go home and write for all you're worth. It injects you with a new vigour. Also, you'll find that a lot of your fellow group members have the amazing ability to sniff out each and every great competition, new publisher, anything which could be helpful to you. Being part of a writers' circle lets you get into loads of events which are otherwise not available to you. You will learn all about writing in different genres. You will have the opportunity to have your writing evaluated by the other writers. The best thing about being in a writers' circle is probably the workshops they have. You will meet some amazing writers, as well as publishers who will give you great advice.
You may think that you are not good enough to be in a writers' group, but that is never the case. Writers of all abilities are welcomed with open arms and very soon, you will be a much better writer and feel much more worthy of being called a "writer".
I hope that was helpful to you in some way and encouraged you to join a writers' circle! I urge you now, sniff about and visit one. Have a look and see if it's for you.
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