How to be a more productive writer
Time is precious and successful writers know how to manage it. Do you ever feel like you don’t have enough time? Or have you been frustrated with your lack of literary output? Don’t wallow in regret! Learn how to become a more productive writer with the resources below.
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Some writing advice from the pros…
How do you deal with fear of failure? (video)
The figurative language of Mark Salzman
Reflections on writing with Kent Schwendy…
Why writers are so bad at estimating time (and how to fix it)
How can you find book proposal comps?
How you can get the most help from beta readers? (video)
Figurative language from Gail Caldwell
Reflections on writing with Judy LeBlanc….
The uncomfortable truth about writers’ critique groups
Are you ready to show vulnerability in your writing?
How you can make your writing less ‘blah’? (video)
The figurative language of Robin Sloan
Reflections on writing with Ashraf Zaghal…
Perfectionism is killing your writing (and how to fight back)
Do you have enough slack time in your day?
How can you narrow the focus for your blog? (video)
The figurative language of Susan Orlean…
Reflections on writing with Christopher Amato…
How writers can regulate emotions (without suppressing them)
Do you want to rethink your entire approach to writing?
Better than those reality TV shows focusing on home improvement, Extreme Writing Makeover will help you take a fresh look at your writing, from the ground up. You’ll receive an email every week — for an entire year — addressing (in order):
- Preparing to write (18 lessons)
- Writing (16 lessons)
- Editing (18 lessons)
The step-by-step approach will help you re-think the way you put words on the page. There is a small amount of homework but it’s entirely self-directed so there’s no need to submit it for marking. Best of all, you’ll have the chance to meet with Daphne and other program participants once a month (excluding July and August) for a regular group webinar.