Don't forget: I'm giving away free copies of two of my books via Smashwords, to celebrate the anniversary of publishing my first book on April 22nd 2012, as well as the anniversary of publishing my first blog post on May 3rd 2006. My anniversary giveaway is still running right now, so you can still grab free copies of two of my books. Use coupon code BJ97F, until May 10th 2019. This offer is exclusive to Smashwords. Oh, and... Yes. It is the same coupon code for both books. So, grab your copy of "Puppy Poems And Rodent Rhymes" here, and grab your copy of "Where's Noodles?" here. But you don't have much time left to do it in, so hurry!
You can also click here to get a free copy of "Frank The Friendly Ogre" using coupon code JV68T on Smashwords until June 1st 2019. This book was set to always be listed as free, but I recently decided to only offer my books for free during giveaways and promotions where I conciously decided to offer a freeby, so changed the list price to $0.99 (it will be changing on other retailers soon, if it hasn't already). However, I wanted to give you a final chance to get the book for free before the price change fully happens. So, you have until June 1st 2019 to grab it while it's still completely free.
Now, let's see what links I have for you this week, shall we?
First, every story begins with a blank page. Don't fear it, embrace it, because a writer's greatest barrier to success isn't what you think it is. Sure, you might fail. But you might succeed, so don't let the fear hold you back!
Speaking of fear: here's a post that talks about the hardest part about writing things that scare us, which you might like to read.
Always remember: you're allowed to have fun!
Are you a planner? Do you hate when plans change? Then this post for the writer who doesn't like it when plans change is for you!
Also, bear in mind that you don't have to write all of it, all at once, and whatever you write, you're going to make it. I believe in you!
Next, here's a post about the perpetual WIP, which you might want to read if you're planning to write an online serial, either for a blog, or for another platform.
Regardless of what you write, if you're anything like me, you'll need some tips for writing action scenes. So, check these out, and see if they help you make your action scene more exciting. Oh, and... If your action scene involves judo, or some other form of martial art - which it quite possibly will if fighting is involved - you might like to take a look at this writers' guide to martial arts, for some extra advice on writing it.
Regardless of what kind of action your plot involves, does your story take place in a fictional setting, which you need to name? Then check out these tips to creating fictional location names.
No matter where your story takes place, here's more on that hero's journey monomyth thingie, to help you through the middle of your story. WARNING: that last post contains spoilers for Harry Potter, The Lord Of The Rings, and a few other things.
By the way, are you an author who uses social media? Are you feeling so bogged down with all the trolls and trash on there that you're considering quitting it? First, check out these tips for using social media and avoiding the 'cesspools'.
Last, but certainly not least, it's important to take care of both your mental and physical health, so here are some health tips for writers, and here's a post about different types of meditation you might like to consider trying.
2 comments:
I need to check out the health tips for writers and see if they have any good ideas on hand and neck things from typing!
Jeanie:
Not sure if it was in the ones I shared here, but I remember reading something about how the way you sit, or type of chair you use, makes it easier or more difficult on your neck. Posture and breaks seemed to be the line of thinking, if I'm remembering correctly.
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