by Suzanne Lieurance Emotion and conflict are the lifeblood of storytelling. By “showing” these two story elements you can elevate your fiction from mere words on a page to a powerful, resonant experience for the reader. So, how do you “show” emotion and conflict? By doing the following: #1. Create Vivid Characters. Characters are the…
by Suzanne Lieurance If you’re having trouble manifesting your writing dreams, it probably isn’t due to lack of talent or writing skill. Instead, you’re facing other mental challenges. Here are some common hurdles you might face when you’re trying to make your writing and publishing dreams come true: Negative Thoughts – AKA Limiting Beliefs These…
by Suzanne Lieurance If you read my previous post—The Benefits of Writing Every Day—you know why it’s important to write on a consistent basis, whether that’s every day or simply several times each week. Now, here’s a step-by-step guide for setting up a regular writing practice: Step #1. Schedule Your Writing Time. Treat your writing…
by Suzanne Lieurance If you’re a writer, you can often face various challenges that can lead you to give up before reaching your writing goals. Here are some of the most common challenges and tips for overcoming them to be a persistent writer and reach your writing goals: Challenge #1. Lack of Motivation Writing can…
by Suzanne Lieurance If you’re trying to write a novel but you’ve come to a point where you don’t know what happens next, don’t worry. Here are several strategies to help you keep moving forward with your story. Try some of these: #1. Work on Character Development. Focus on your characters. Delve deeper into their…
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by Suzanne Lieurance If you want to become a professional writer, it’s important to start a regular writing practice. Yet, this can be difficult if you have a regular day job right now but you’re hoping to eventually transition into full time (or even part time) writing. However, with some planning and dedication, it’s entirely…
by Suzanne Lieurance Are you suffering from shiny object syndrome? You know what I’m talking about. You tend to be easily distracted by new, exciting, or novel things. You find yourself constantly chasing after the next big idea or opportunity without fully committing to or following through with your current writing projects or goals. In…
by Suzanne Lieurance While the conscious mind is certainly important in our everyday lives as writers, it’s the subconscious mind that’s actually running the show. You may not realize it, but your subconscious mind could be sabotaging your writing success and needs to be reprogrammed to accept new beliefs. One way to reprogram your subconscious…
by Suzanne Lieurance Do you ever daydream about living your ultimate writer’s life? You know, the life where you’re cranking out bestsellers from a cozy cabin in the woods or your favorite beach, or tapping away at your laptop in a bustling café, fueled by endless cups of coffee and inspiration? Yeah, that dream. But…
by Suzanne Lieurance The Secret, a book by Rhonda Byrne, probably doesn’t immediately come to mind when you think about writing a book or building a writing career. But it should. Because the Law of Attraction has everything to do with whether you become the writer you want to be… or stay stuck wishing you…
If you wish to become a successful writer, journaling about your future can be a powerful tool for manifesting that future and the writing life of your dreams. For that reason, create your own Manifestation Journal. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you get started journaling about your future, plus some journaling prompts to use…
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