Productivity and time management for writers
For the last two weeks I’ve been introducing the first two major myths about social media for writers (part one here). So far, I’ve pointed out that being a writer on social media is much more difficult than some people who have you think! This week, I’m going to finish this mini-series of blog posts …
Social media myths for writers – Does everyone know better than you?Read More »
There’s no getting away from social media at the moment. It seems to be all encompassing, spurring news stories, providing distractions, and allow people to connect in a way that hasn’t been possible before. For writers, social media can be an opportunity, but it can also be a trap for the unwary. Especially for the …
Social media myth for new writers (part two): promoting your workRead More »
This is the first in a series of posts that I’m writing to smash away at some of the myths around social media for new writers. There are a number of reasons that writers use social media. Sometimes it’s a distraction, sometimes its a way to procrastinate. Sometimes its a way to vent their feelings …
Myth and reality in social media for new writers (Part one)Read More »
Eventually, you do realise that someone is going to have to read your work? Whether it’s beta readers, actual readers, or competition judges, you can’t hide your work from everyone forever. It’s difficult, though, to know when a piece of writing is a stage to pass on to others, especially if it’s a new project. …
Too often I see writers focusing too much on how much they’ve completed in a calendar year. How many short stories, how many scripts and how many novels they’ve put together in the previous 12 months. They will look at the output as if it’s the only way of measuring their success. If you’re a …
While at work the other day, I wrote the little note below to myself before an important meeting. I was going to be facing some higher ups, all of whom had high expectations of me. I was prepared and ready to answer any questions, but I was still nervous. This little pep talk was enough …
In June, I forward loaded my blog posts. I had some great interviews from Graham Wynd and Mark Ramsden in the pot, and I decided to use those and a few other posts to get the blog sorted and make room for my writing. My most recent project needed a lot of work and a lot …
My train speeds through the Essex countryside, carrying me to another day in the centre of London. Everyone around me is commuting into the office, most with busy days in front of them. As the rising sun lights up the mostly yellow fields (at the time of writing we’ve not had rain here for 2 …
I have had a really hectic few months. I’m not complaining, because most of the things that are happening are really positive. However, it has meant that Write with Phil has become a bit of a secondary consideration. I’ve still managed to get blog posts out (and I’m still really proud of them – the …
How writers can stop themselves giving up (and why I nearly did)Read More »
Last week I wrote about how a writing collaboration can be a really good thing for writers. It can open up new opportunities and build networks. It can give you a fresh perspective on your writing and stop you being caught in a little writer bubble. If you haven’t read last week’s post, why not …