Becoming publishable
Starting Out Chapter Page
This "chapter" is especially for those who are just getting started. I will walk you through the stages of setting up a writing career, from making the choice to choosing your genre to figuring out when to write. You'll learn how to start your career professionally and prepare to start collecting rejection slips. (You aren't a real writer until you get your first rejection slip!) The habits you establish and the decisions you make will eventually lead you to your first acceptance letter as well. After all, that is the eventual goal for most of us.
Here's what we have so far:
New: Overcoming Writer's Block: This goofy solution focuses on writing articles--it's silly, but it works for me. I use it at least once a week.
Do You Need Help Writing Your Book? Have a book idea but you're not a writer? Here's what you need to know before approaching a published author to help you with your idea.
Why do you want to be a writer?
Writing an online column to gain self-discipline, writing practice, and credentials. This article focuses on how to get accepted as an editor at BellaOnline.com, where I am an editor and training manager.
Finding time to write. We don't all have the luxury of sitting at home all day with nothing to do but write, so how do we fit our new chosen career into a life that is already busy?
Should I write for free? It's the age-old debate. The experts usually say no. I say...maybe. Here's how to decide.
Gaining Credentials: How do you get your first writing crendentials?
Choosing a Genre for Your First Writings You may write many types of things in the coming years, but you'll progress more quickly if you master one type of writing.
What's Coming Up in Future Weeks?
Learning how to write your specialty. Every type of writing has certain things in common, but each specialty also has important skills unique to that specialty.
Arranging your writing space. You don't need an office, but your space can be important. Learn to make it meaningful and practical.
