The Heart of The Delay: Harnessing The Wisdom of Procrastination (AKA Writer's Block)
I am sure that at in some era, at some desk, with some kind of paper (and perhaps some very special ink), some writer has breezed through a lengthy and challenging project from beginning to end with no delays. No...
The Heart of The Delay: Harnessing The Wisdom of Procrastination (AKA Writer's Block)
Writing, Reading, Speaking, Talking
Finding the Sweet Spot in Dialogue Writing Over the years I have heard complaints from various quarters—friends, students, and family—that even if they could write the story they’ve always wanted to tell, they could never get the dialogue to “sound right.” This problem is common among writers...
Writing, Reading, Speaking, Talking
The Pros and Cons of Print on Demand Publishing
When I was five years old, my parents bought me a manual typewriter for a Christmas present. I practiced every day until I was able to type letters to my grandparents and other relatives. Although it is safe to say that I have been a writer since 1963, I didn’t start making money from my...
The Pros and Cons of Print on Demand Publishing
The Seven Deadly Sins of Writing
1 Ambiguity
You thought you said what you meant but in fact the sentence can be understood in two different ways. This is a common crime against clear writing and has many different causes. But I'm not going to make it easy for you. Can you spot the problem and its cause in each of the...
The Seven Deadly Sins of Writing
Getting Past The "Shoulds" To Write
During the past few months, I have received many questions as to how I have gone from an unknown writer to overcoming society’s adversarial thoughts on what writing should be and even become a well known writer. So today, I was inspired to write on this. Let me present a gist of my story. And like...
Getting Past The "Shoulds" To Write
Writing the Serious Novel
Let me put my cards on the table straight away and say that I am primarily interested here in giving you an insight into what is involved in writing a serious novel. What I mean by 'serious' will become more obvious, I hope, as I explain my position. For me the initial urge to write can be...
Writing the Serious Novel
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Welcome to Aspiring Authors Info
For aspiring authors, becoming a successful writer is about more than just hard work. It is about mapping out the path towards the goals that would define success.
There are, of course, many different types of writing and even more types of authors. What makes a writing career uniquely difficult is that there is no set career path to being a writer. There are many paths to becoming many different types of writers. In most cases if a writer fails to follow the correct path they will either fail or end up working in an undesired writing field.
Of course the ability to map one's own career is the allure that pulls most people into writing. It is a matter of having more career freedom. And, for many of us, it is an adrenaline rush to shoot for our goals without a safety rope attached.
Aspiring Authors Info seeks to help you, the writer, aspire to achieve your authorship dreams. We've gathered many articles here that are kind of 'mini maps' for writers. Each contains information on a particular aspect or area of writing and being published so that you can piece together your own personal, complete career map.
Best Wishes and Keep on Writing!
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