1. Get your BIC (butt in chair) and write something EVERY day.
Whether it’s 100 words or 1000 words, write.
a. Write a response to a Bible verse.
b. Write an observation to nature.
c. Write a letter to a friend or relative.
d. Write a story from your childhood.
a. Research this website.
b. Outline a novel (no cheating: can’t actually write a chapter until November.
c. Make connections on this site.
3. Enter a couple contests.
a. Silver membership is free. Write devotions to be posted online.
b. 3 other paid Levels of membership offer more benefits.
d. Explore this site: http://www.christiancreativewriters.com/
6. Download a wealth of podcasts to listen to on long walks.
a. The Creative Penn https://bit.ly/2sjjyDI
Great podcast and website
b. Go Publish Yourself https://bit.ly/2H0LvWk
For self publishing as well as writing. Great blog too
c. Try your hand at children’s writing with Katie Davis.
http://katiedavis.com/
d. Lots more great podcasts here. https://bit.ly/2G15dBF
7. Research writers’ conferences.
a. Check out FREECON. Facebook page: The Freelance Conference.
8. Build your author website and author facebook page.
9. Write 3 author bios. A 50-word, 100-word and 150-word.
a. Research these three websites for help.
Kindle https://bit.ly/2L6y618
Bookbaby https://bit.ly/1fKLn7R
IngramSpark https://bit.ly/2L7VLyt
10. Read a couple books on writing.
a. My favorite: Stephen King’s On Writing
b. Here’s Jerry Jenkins’ list. https://bit.ly/2I4NbyS
11. Last, but definitely not least, invite a writing buddy from our group to meet once a week and write together. I write with two other people every Tuesday morning. We write for 2 hours, then read our pieces to each other. Places to write:
a. Library
b. Starbucks
c. the Loft
d. Hatch (downtown Bulverde)
e. Panera
I hope this helps you get your writing juices flowing. Have fun, be creative, and above all else– WRITE!
1. Get your BIC (butt in chair) and write something EVERY day.