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Re: Book Writing Tip #1 – Getting Started

Piotr Krzyzek — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 13:12:44 -0000

That's an awesome tip at 55seconds! Thanks for the laying it out for us Lee! WOOT!

Really awesome tip to just stop procrastinating and actually start writing! Best tip anyone could follow :)

Re: The Biggest Reason to Write

Lee Pound — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 14:37:04 -0000

Hi Fiona,
Thank you very much. I have also done a few guest posts and yes, it does make you think. Writing every day keeps the creative mind fresh. By the way, I liked your blog and will try Wordpress 3.0 when I get a few minutes to install it.

Re: The Biggest Reason to Write

fionamceachran — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 05:59:42 -0000

Excellent advice Lee. Since the Blog Challenge the writing every day is definitely helping my writing skills. Also so is "Guest Posting" on someone else's blog. That made me think very carefully about what I was writing, since it was going on someone else's website. So I think you are spot on, about writing often. It's like exercising your creative brain...

Re: Five Strategies to Make the Middle of Your Story Come Alive

Kevin Thompson — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:25:37 -0000

Thanks so much Lee for sharing these great techniques for adding suspense and drama to the middle of your stories. I will be sure to keep this in mind as I write my next speech.

Re: How to Add Writing to Your Stable of Habits

Bobbye Middendorf — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 15:03:25 -0000

Thanks Lee! We can accomplish so much when we put good habits in place. The writing habit is a powerful one. Great insights.

Re: How to Begin a Story

Lee Pound — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:28:28 -0000

Hi Liana,
I'm glad this post helped. I hope that every new writer takes the time to learn the craft and structure of good writing like you are.

Re: How to Begin a Story

Liana — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 21:15:45 -0000

This really adds good clarity and structure for me as a new writer. Thank you!

Re: How to Add Writing to Your Stable of Habits

Lee Pound — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 19:45:07 -0000

Hi Rodney,
You are so right. The best habits start in a small way. It isn't the amount you do, it's the consistency.

Re: How to Add Writing to Your Stable of Habits

Gjsuap — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 12:50:27 -0000

Ok! You are right: starting the habit is the difficult phase. And I think the #Blog30 Challenge is part of the motive to keep it going. Thanks for remind us that WRITING must be an habit!!

Re: How to Add Writing to Your Stable of Habits

roddaut — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 03:36:32 -0000

Lee,

The most important thing I find in developing new habits is to start very small. I wrote every day for a year and I was able to do it because I aimed to write for 10 minutes each day. Sometimes I did much more. Sometimes I only write for 1-2 minutes. Starting small allows you to develop a habit. If you start small enough you can never have an excuse not to do something.

Rodney

Re: Five Key Elements of Your Book Outline

Karen Wilson Wehrle — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 03:39:51 -0000

I'm backtracking and found more super tips. You can be sure I'll use them for creating my workbook. Thanks so much!

Re: Three Key Benefits of Outlining Your Book

Karen Wilson Wehrle — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 03:32:04 -0000

Thank you for this clear, timely advice as I'm just starting to assemble a workbook. I pasted your 3 tips into my notes. My creations all too often involve far too much chaos, and I'd like to avoid that this time. Thanks again!

Re: Three Reasons Why an Outline is so Important

Holly Ralston Oyler — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 19:29:11 -0000

What great advice. Now that I have found your site maybe I will be able to learn the true art of outlining.

Re: Three Reasons Why an Outline is so Important

CoachJaneLee — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 19:15:33 -0000

Lee:

Great analogy of the outline like that of a blueprint to the skyscraper. That really hones in on what an outline is and the benefits of having one.

Re: Three Reasons Why an Outline is so Important

Kathryn — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 19:05:41 -0000

I can see that using these tips...I can improve my blog and product creation. I do confront writers block frequently!

Re: Why You Need an Editor or Critique Group

Piotr Krzyzek — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 05:07:23 -0000

Great article as always Lee! You are so right about needing an editor.

A little while back a friend of mine, who is a great freelancer writer, read one of my article only to come back to be with a mouthful of harsh criticism. I was kind of stunned, not because of the harshness, but because there was so much wrong with my article that I never knew about.

I rarely proofread or edit my articles, I know I should. When she did edit my article my articles where ever higher quality than what they usually were!

Though I wasn't too happy with the whole 'waiting' for editing though. Mostly why I don't edit these day.

But you are right Lee. We should all have editors!
Thanks!
--PK

Re: Why You Need an Editor or Critique Group

Gwen Tanner — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 21:57:51 -0000

Wow, I'm really looking forward to your teachings on writing. This is going to be very interesting to me :)

Gwen

Re: The Secret Trick to Keeping Your Readers Reading

Gonzalo J. Suarez — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 12:36:45 -0000

It's a good technique. Will I use it? Check it on my blog!!
No, really is good advice. I will consider it. Thanks for sharing

Re: The Secret Trick to Keeping Your Readers Reading

Piotr Krzyzek — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 14:37:16 -0000

Great tips about keeping a reader engaged! Thanks again for the great post.

--PK

Re: The Secret Trick to Keeping Your Readers Reading

Kathryn Griffiths — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 14:27:57 -0000

I like the idea of not answering the question until the end of your content. I'll certainly keep this in mind when I write information for my blog and reports. Thanks!

Re: How to Create a Headline that Grabs Your Reader

Terri Forehand — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 20:02:25 -0000

Very good information and tips I can use right now with my own writing. Thanks for sharing.

Re: How to Create a Headline that Grabs Your Reader

CoachJaneLee — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 18:50:18 -0000

Hi Lee

I really enjoy the Third Key Element which is the intriguing headline. Yesterday's blog was on the "Law of Dis-Attraction" and there were more readers stopping by to review the article. Will incorporate some of the other elements into my next blog post. Thank you this was very helpful.

Jane
#blog30

Re: How to Create a Headline that Grabs Your Reader

Piotr Krzyzek — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 18:06:50 -0000

Lee, I love your articles. So well written and to the point. Learning a lot from these already!

I think this part got to me the most: "If you attempt to reach everybody, you will reach nobody and your material will remain unread." That makes so SO much sense after reading your article.

Thanks again for the great work.
--PK

Re: How to Create a Headline that Grabs Your Reader

melaniekissell — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 14:55:28 -0000

Exemplary tips, Lee!

It's both a challenge and a fun activity to come up with titles or headlines that grab the reader by the collar, as I like to say.

I especially appreciate reading your First key element. It would be impossible (on a good day!) to write a headline that roped everyone in. Just can't happen!

I enjoy using a headline analyzer tool that measures the EMV (emotional marketing value) of the words you place in headlines. It's pretty amazing and it's served me well. :-)

Melanie
#blog30

Re: How to Get Past Writers Block

Lee Pound — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 13:50:11 -0000

Hi Joe,
You're right. In fact this applies to any kind of writing. By the way, your outline can be a detailed written outline or just a few words in your mind. In fact in that post I had several ideas in my mind and knew what order I wanted to cover them in, then just wrote. When I write novels, I know where I am going and what my characters will do and who they are but don't do a written outline. However, a friend of mine wrote a 120-page outline for a 200-page novel. The important thing is to find the method that works for you and then stick to it.