This mistake is so huge it can keep someone who should by all rights attract an audience, blog in vain –never attracting the audience he or she would like to have.
You can be a good writer, even a great writer, but if you’re making this mistake, then it doesn’t matter.
The good news is – it’s fixable!
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Most of us are waiting to be picked.
We are waiting for an agent or publisher to call, or we are waiting to be picked to take the next step up the ladder, or we are just waiting for someone to give us that pat on the back and let us know what we are doing is worthwhile and, well, you know, to “keep-at-it.”
Why?
Most of us have heard the term ‘comfort eating’. I know the phrase all too well. A bad day can still occasionally lead to me devouring a couple bars of chocolate or a few donuts.
Comfort eating makes me feel better about myself for a short period of time. It’s taking the easy route. But it’s not healthy, and it’s not valuing myself or my body.
And strangely enough, it’s the same with writing.
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I get a lot of inquiries about blogging. Most people ask me to visit their blog and tell them how they can improve it.
Unfortunately, the answer is rarely cut and dry.
But I have noticed some common mistakes that turn off would be readers and also happen to be the secrets top bloggers know…
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Does this happen to you?
You’re typing a short story, or an article, or some other writing project, when suddenly… ping!
You get a text message. You accidentally hit the wrong key and all of a sudden you’ve forgotten what you were typing…
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When did you know?
What led you to becoming a writer? What did you go through to get here? Do you remember the moment you finally realized that’s what you are? Or, did it come to you gradually? How did you feel when you finally realized it? Were you elated, or doubtful, or both?
Those are the type of things I’d love to know about you and when you finally knew: You Are A Writer.
So much so that I have created Positive Writer’s First Writing Contest!
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All the greats use it. It is indispensable.
It is so critical to success and achieving greatness that if you’re not using it then you’ll never reach as high as you could if you did use it.
What is it?
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This is a post by Positive Writer contributor The Magic Violinist.
I’m sure all writers have had days where they don’t feel like writing.
Or reading. Or doing anything creative at all. I’ve had days like that. Thankfully not too many, though.
In this post I share with you some tips I’ve used to motivate myself even when I don’t feel like it.
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You’re an artist. You know it and I know it. You didn’t need me to affirm that you are an artist. Right?
However, are you a professional?
Perhaps the question would be better phrased: Do you consider yourself a professional? Your answer matters.
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I love quotes about writing. I hope you do, too. If you do, I’d love to know what your favorite quote about the craft is – how about sharing it with us?
With that in mind, I asked fellow bloggers for their favorite quotes, and, oh boy, what a response!
Below you’ll find some of the best quotes about writing ever.