It’s great to hear that you’ve succeeded.
I thought the article was inspirational. But I trusted that if something wasn’t right, my beta readers would let me know.
Thankfully, two quick emails confirmed I’d hit my target.
“That’s a great article!” the first said. “Really good!”
The next day, another agreed. “You’re right,” he said. “It is a great story. It made me feel good.”
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Some investments deserve patience.
This week I got word from two writers I’ve not seen for years. Having just attended a writers conference, both offered news about their writing.
The last time I’d seen them, also at a conference, I’d encouraged them about their work in progress.
Exactly what I’d told them, I no longer remembered. But they did. Somehow my interaction had made a difference.
Use the right planning system.
The discussions keep appearing. Someone asks about proprietary software designed to help authors structure their writing. Then dozens of users chime in.
Whenever such a session is scheduled at a writing conference, the room is packed. Writers want a surefire shortcut to keep their work on track.
Do all successful writers use such products? Hardly. The professionals use whatever makes … Continue reading