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How Successful Writers Write
How Successful Writers Write is a blog that explores and challenges the accepted views of authorship. Here you will find articles that discuss and critique the common beliefs, practices, and advice that writers encounter in their craft. You will learn how to break free from the constraints and conventions that limit your creativity and expression. You will discover how to find your own voice, style, and vision as a writer.
Why Selling Cheap Books is a Bad Idea
Vincent Triola
6 Minute Or Less Read Time
Many authors think that pricing their books low will attract more readers and increase their sales. However, this strategy is based on a misunderstanding of how online pricing works and how readers value books. In this article, you will learn why selling cheap books is a bad idea and how to price your books more effectively. You will discover the difference between marketing and economics, the role of Amazon’s algorithm, and the importance of quality over quantity. You will also see an example of how a higher-priced book can outperform lower-priced ones without any marketing or reviews. By the end of this article, you will have a better understanding of online pricing and how to use it to your advantage.
Why Authors Need a Website
Vincent Triola
10 Minute Or Less Read Time
Books are not the only source of income for writers in the digital age. Websites are essential for engaging with readers and building your brand. This article explains the benefits of having a website and the risks of neglecting it.
Writing: Losing Friends & Enjoying The Emptiness
Writers may suffer from lack of friends and loneliness for various reasons. One possible reason is that writing requires a lot of time and dedication, which may limit the opportunities for social interaction and networking. Another possible reason is that writing can make writers more sensitive and observant, which may make them feel alienated or misunderstood by others who do not share their perspective or passion. A third possible reason is that writing can involve dealing with difficult emotions and experiences, which may make writers feel vulnerable or depressed.
Men Trembled ~ None Believed the Myth of Writer Immortality
Aging’s a real bummer, especially when you realize that even your writing won’t make you immortal. Oh well, at least we can laugh about it! This piece offers a humorous and satirical perspective on the inevitability of aging and the transience of fame, even for authors.
Thank god for typing with two fingers
Terry Trueman
5 Minute Or Less Read Time
As a writer, my goal is to capture the essence of the human experience and represent the experiences of my readers. I strive to speak for all through my writing, and to connect with my readers on a deeper level. I may not be a mind reader, but I'm writing about you and your experiences, capturing the essence of what it means to be human and speaking for us all. It’s like having your own personal biographer!
More Urbane Witty Successful Writing Shit
Terry Trueman
5 Minute Or Less Read Time
The following are some recommendations for enhancing the wit and strength of your writing while remaining faithful to your craft. They are simple in theory but challenging in practice. They will not compromise the quality or integrity of your work.
Some Basic Calisthenics to Better Writing
Terry Trueman
6 Minute Or Less Read Time
Writers, lift those pens and curl those laptops to discover the precise words when working out manuscripts and rough drafts. Ignore the opinions of others. Focus on sculpting your craft into linguistic perfection.
Writing, Making Music, Painting, & Other Ego Trips
Artists are supposed to be creative, original, and expressive. But some of them are just annoying, delusional, and desperate. In this witty article, the author recounts a night when he met a guitar guy who wouldn’t leave him alone and how he dealt with him in a brutal way.
Tricks to the Existentialist Trade
Terry Trueman
7 Minute Or Less Read Time
The contrast between the serious and abstract existentialist philosophy and the simple and concrete reality of nature. Author, Terry Trueman, uses short anecdotes to illustrate his point.
Writers, Nothing to see here...move along please...
If you want to improve your writing ability, you need to work on three aspects: your linguistic skill, your personality, and your desire. Linguistic skill is the foundation of good writing, and you can develop it by learning the rules and techniques of language, grammar, and rhetoric. You can also improve your linguistic skill by reading a lot of different texts and genres, and by practicing writing regularly and revising your work. Personality is the element that makes your writing unique and distinctive, and you can cultivate it by finding your own voice, style, and perspective. You can also enhance your personality by using humor, emotion, and creativity in your writing, and by expressing your opinions and insights. Desire is the force that motivates you to write, and you can strengthen it by writing about topics that interest you, challenge you, or inspire you. You can also increase your desire by setting goals for yourself, seeking feedback from others, and celebrating your achievements. By combining linguistic skill, personality, and desire, you can achieve writing ability that will make you stand out as a writer.
Two Reasons Why Author Roland Smith Is One of My Heroes
Terry Trueman
2 Minute Or Less Read Time
One of the secrets of successful writers is to live a life full of experiences and stories. Roland Smith is a perfect example of this. He is a prolific and award-winning writer of children’s and young adult fiction and nonfiction books. But before he became an author, he worked as a zookeeper for 20 years, where he encountered many exotic animals and adventures. He also traveled extensively around the world, visiting places like Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America. He draws inspiration from his rich and diverse background to create engaging and thrilling books for young readers. Some of his popular series are Peak, Storm Runners, Cryptid Hunters, and Beneath. He also collaborates with his wife Marie Smith, who is an author and illustrator herself. They live in Tualatin, Oregon, where they continue to write and explore new ideas. You can find out more about Roland Smith and his books on his website.