A Writer's Life

Do you have business cards to hand out for your latest book, blog or website?   vista print Today you can get 500 business cards for $9,99..... They have other promotional items that are not sale. I just bought a coffee mug with the cover of The Cross I also bought a stationary pad with the cover on it. I must admit that I get carried away when I am the website of vistaprint. I carry the business cards with me and hand them out to friends, family anyone that I think might be interested in my writing or leave them with the tip. You need to start thinking like a business person. Business cards are a must.  If you go to a writer's conference you will need business cards. Start the year out write go to Vista Print   and start 2019 out right. You are a writer.  Start acting like one and let others know.

As you can see I gave my blog a new look.  I hope you can read it better.  it looks cleaner and more positive.  Leave a Comment and let me know what you think. I know this is my year to write-edit- publish I have made my wish list of goals' To write-edit and publish 2 books this year.  The Cross And The Mark of The Beast. I know this will not be an easy goal for me, because I jump from Idea to Idea.  I will be working on The Cross for a week or so and then I will stop and work on The Mark of The Beast or think of a short story to write.  I get sidetrack.  So this is all about Focusing.  I know what I want to do, but doing it is an entirely different story.  I am sure I am not alone in this.  We all want to hold our book in our hands.  2019 is the year to make that dream a reality. I have another blog  I am walking with GOD   In that blog I talk about changing your words, changing your life.  Whether you believe in GOD or not, being negative does no good, especially if

Conflict.......Is their enough Conflict in your story? I can say for myself, I do not not have enough conflict in my writing.   As I write, all I think when I am writing is "This is boring."   Of course my writing is boring,,,,I have no conflict.  I know the story is good, but it lacks Conflict I went to the movies and saw Aguaman....Great Movie....As I watched the movie, I paid attention to conflict. I am a fan of Outlander, on Starz.....As I watch every episode, I notice the conflict,   I would recommend that when you watch movies, of sitcoms....look for the conflict.....  Movies are the best teacher. When I see my story, I see it as a movie.  I know that my stories are good, but if there is no conflict, no one with read your story or your screenplay Conflict is what I will be working on in my writing in 2019.  I am a writer.  I am not perfect.  I am rewriting The Cross and will be adding more conflict in every scene. Is Conflict lacking in your story????

No matter how busy you are this season. WRITE SOMETHING TODAY........ANYTHING YOU ARE A WRITER MERRY CHRISTMAS HAPPY NEW YEAR

Did you know that if you sell your books or any products, you are a business person? You keeping track of your royalty checks?   You saving all your receipts that are related to your writing? You are a writer.  Your book is your product.  You are now a business person. 1.  Find a good tax person who takes your writing seriously.  You may need your tax person during the summer, so make sure you can contact them throughout the year 2.  Save every receipt that relates to your writing.  Writing conferences, promotion material, writing supplies, etc.  Talk with your tax person. 3.  You can find your royalty payments on your Amazon dashboard, under payments. Take your writing seriously.  You never know when your sales spike and you will need to claim it on your taxes. Find a good tax person when you file your tax return.  Ask questions and you will be ready for next year. Take Charge Of Your Writing Career

I have a new series I am working on called The Way Book 1 Book 2 I like the covers:  What do you think. Do you have book covers before the book is finished. I tack them up in my office for inspiration. These are premade book covers by  Safari Heat Check out their premade bookcovers and they are reasonable priced and they even have sales.  I bought by covers when they were on sale.  Check them out.

The year is coming to an end.  i am very excited about 2019.  1.  I have the rough draft of The Cross done.  The rewrite begins. 2.  My memoir  is coming alone, I think I finally found my voice and how to write it without involving many family members. My Goal for 2019 is: 1.  Publish 2 books.  2.  To blog on regularly and keep you posted on my writing. My goals are simple.  Write everyday, Promote my books.  Help other writers get self published without getting scammed and going into debt.  What have you accomplished this year? What is your goals for 2019? Write a word.  Write a sentence or a chapter.  Just write.