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Originally posted on Novelty Revisions: Why is it that we start to panic if our tweets, articles, and other posts don’t get instant feedback within seconds of us publishing them? Why, when no one immediately leaves comments on our blog posts, do we start to wonder if we have done something wrong? Why, when we… via… Continue reading A Writer’s Worst Enemy Isn’t Time Management Or a Bad Idea — Author Don Massenzio

Originally posted on Story Empire: Hi gang, Craig with you today. This is post number two in the character archetypes series. In the Hero’s Journey, there are some common characters that are likely to show up in all stories. This doesn’t mean each archetype shows up in every story, and aside from the hero, the… via… Continue reading Character Archetypes: The Mentor — Author Don Massenzio

Originally posted on Story Empire: Hi gang, Craig with you today. This is post number two in the character archetypes series. In the Hero’s Journey, there are some common characters that are likely to show up in all stories. This doesn’t mean each archetype shows up in every story, and aside from the hero, the… via… Continue reading Character Archetypes: The Mentor — Author Don Massenzio

Originally posted on Novelty Revisions: The Blank Page is a new weekly series on Novelty Revisions dedicated to any writer who is just beginning their journey or starting again after a long pause. Check back every Monday for more tips and inspiration. “Practice your violin — 10 minutes minimum.” This is what’s written in my… via… Continue reading Creating Writing ‘Practice Time’ Should Be Your First Priority | The Blank Page — Author Don Massenzio

by Lori Freeland Anxiety. The word alone is enough to set off a tingle in my fingers, a tightness in my chest, and a worn-out mantra—Breathing is good. Passing out is bad—that rarely works. And I’m not alone. I’ve read so many posts from authors dealing with health problems related to or caused by anxiety—especially […]… Continue reading 12 Survival Tricks for a Creative’s Anxiety – From the Writers in the Storm Blog — Author Don Massenzio

Originally posted on Novelty Revisions: Is there a writing project you really want to start and finish this year? Are you really, really bad at setting goals you can actually achieve? Hello, fellow writer. I have some tips that might change your life. Only set and work toward one goal at a time. I know you’re…… Continue reading How to Set Writing Goals If You’re Bad at Setting Writing Goals — Author Don Massenzio

Originally posted on Nicholas C. Rossis: As they grow older, millennials are turning into quite a big market. Who better than Frank Hamilton, a millennial blogger and translator from Manchester, to answer some questions about them? Frank is a professional writing expert in such topics as blogging, digital marketing, and self-education. He also loves traveling… via… Continue reading 5 Things Millennials Look for in a Book — Author Don Massenzio

Originally posted on Novelty Revisions: Publishing something that no one reads. Publishing something that everyone hates. Never being able to make a living as a writer. Never achieving your writing goals. Never seeing your wildest dreams come true. These are all, believe it or not, vastly common fears among writers and creators in general. But… via… Continue reading The 1 Thing Writers Fear Most (and How to Keep Writing Anyway) — Author Don Massenzio

One of my most treasured possessions is a type-written account by my granddad of how he saw in New Year 1900 as a child. My great-grandfather lifted him aloft onto his shoulders and they walked through the streets of Dublin, where the bells were ringing. It’s a simple story, but one that’s poignant and brings […]… Continue reading Do you have a story to tell? Author J.Q. Rose shares advice and tips on writing your memoir — Helena Fairfax

More and more people are taking the plunge into the world of writing. Many no longer wait, hoping a publisher will give them a chance and have taken the bold move to self-publish. However, because you are self-publishing that does not mean the quality of your work should not be on par with traditionally published […]… Continue reading Tips for Self-published Authors — Marva Seaton Blog