http://workflowWriting.com The Information Writers Need, Where They Can Find It Fri, 10 Sep 2010 22:03:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 http://workflowWriting.com/15755/how-not-to-write-off-those-new-year%e2%80%99s-writing-resolutions.php http://workflowWriting.com/15755/how-not-to-write-off-those-new-year%e2%80%99s-writing-resolutions.php#comments Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:44:15 +0000 David A. Kennedy http://www.fuelyourwriting.com/?p=2890 Perhaps you made a few New Year’s resolutions centered on your writing life. In 2010, you want to move forward in some way and grow. Who doesn’t want that? But we all know how notoriously difficult keeping promises are — especially those made to yourself. That pinpoints the reason most resolutions fail. They are just promises to yourself. You need more than that to keep those commitments. So if you’re struggling to stick to your goals, here’s how to increase your chances of success: Let Others Know What Your Goals Are If a few family members and/or friends know what your goals are, it will become harder to neglect them. Pick two people who know how important writing is to you and let them in on your goals for the year. Make them promise to ask you about your progress. This forms a great support network. Know How You’re Motivated…]]> http://workflowWriting.com/15755/how-not-to-write-off-those-new-year%e2%80%99s-writing-resolutions.php/feed 0 http://workflowWriting.com/3026/how-to-be-an-editor%e2%80%99s-best-friend-%e2%80%93-and-take-feedback.php http://workflowWriting.com/3026/how-to-be-an-editor%e2%80%99s-best-friend-%e2%80%93-and-take-feedback.php#comments Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:00:03 +0000 David A. Kennedy http://www.fuelyourwriting.com/?p=2330 Extraordinary writing exists because of extraordinary rewriting. Contrary to popular belief, the right words don’t just come forward ready, willing and able. They are discovered, fought for, and captured. Writing, as you know, is hard work. Your editor stands alone as the biggest ally in this battle for the correct and powerful use of language. Embrace him or her and the feedback given to you. Yes, feedback comes at a cost. It sometimes chips away at your confidence as a writer, not to mention your word choices, organization, and writing style. However, editors give out priceless feedback and advice more often than not. They represent the outsider, the person who doesn’t possess such a huge vested interest in every single word – like you. You need them. And yes, taking their compliments remains easier than absorbing their criticisms. But that constructive criticism can make your writing shine brightly instead of…]]> http://workflowWriting.com/3026/how-to-be-an-editor%e2%80%99s-best-friend-%e2%80%93-and-take-feedback.php/feed 0 http://workflowWriting.com/244/the-first-step-to-being-a-better-writer.php http://workflowWriting.com/244/the-first-step-to-being-a-better-writer.php#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:00:03 +0000 David A. Kennedy http://www.fuelyourwriting.com/?p=1582 There’s a famous quote often attributed to Mark Twain that goes, “I have made this letter longer than usual, only because I have not had time to make it shorter.” That stands alone as the best way to make your writing better. Cut. Cut. Cut. Editing your own writing can prove difficult, but the task becomes less intimidating once you employ a strategy. Back Away When we write, we often pour ourselves into our work, spending hours and hours refining our masterpieces. How then do we edit down the words that matter so much to us? Back away. Seriously, no matter what you’re writing and what your deadline may be, try to take a break from it before diving into your editing process. That break should help you determine what’s worth keeping and what you should ditch. Even if it’s only 15 minutes, that time away to refresh could make…]]> http://workflowWriting.com/244/the-first-step-to-being-a-better-writer.php/feed 0