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February 5th 2012 www.writestreet.com
 
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"Since there is nothing so well worth having as friends, never lose a chance to make them."
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Friend: Flex Your Writing Muscle!


Good Morning!

Trent Steele here with the latest, greatest goodies and guidance for new and established writers everywhere!

Is writing a habit for you?

The old adage will always be true -- the best way to learn how to write is:

Write, write, and write some more.

When writing is a routine, you no longer have to think about it.

You don't need to worry if you're meeting your quota...

... because you're doing it automatically!

Read this week's bonus article below for some insight into keeping your "writing muscle" in tip top shape.

Enjoy your week! :)

Keep writing, keep happy --

Trent Steele

Trent Steele, Site Manager.
http://www.writestreet.com/


 
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Daily Quote Sunday Morning Inspiration...
Since there is nothing so well worth having as friends, never lose a chance to make them.
  --Francesco Guicciardini
 
The most searched-for term on the Internet yesterday was:
Facebook
 
What short story could you write around a character in this story?
-- Florida crash: 10 killed in multi-vehicle pile-up
 
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Recommendations Friend's Recommendations...
Every week, we recommend a series of exciting books and products that we think you'll find interesting. Here's what we have for you this week...
 
Write Your Own Screenplay Quickly!
Write A Screenplay In Just 1 Month!
What are you doing this month? You COULD be writing your very own screenplay! And it takes just minutes every day!
www.movieinamonth.com
 
Write for Kids!
Write A Children's Book In 14 Days!
Are you the next J.K. Rowling? Ready to pen the next kids' classic? Discover the secrets behind writing books for children!
www.write-a-childrens-book.com
 
Win Contests & Earn Cash $$$!
Write Your Way To Winning Contests! 
Use your writing skills to make some big bucks - writing slogans and contest tie-breakers! Great new course from best-selling Nick Daws.
www.howtowincontests.com
 
Rip That Music!
Rip That Music!
Automatically convert YouTube videos to MP3 music files! Fast, easy way to download ALL your favorite tunes!
 www.ripthatmusic.com
 
 
Get published on Amazon!
Kindle Kash For Writers!
Write & publish your own books quickly & easily on Amazon's Kindle platform! Nick Daws shows you exactly how to do it!
www.kashwriter.com
 
 
Become A Top Cartoonist!
Become A Top-Class Cartoonist!
Lou Darvas shows you all the tricks of the trade, and gives you the tools to become a published cartoonist! Updated version!
www.draw-cartoons-today.com
 
Self-Publishing Guide!
Self-Publishing Secrets Revealed!
Want to take publishing matters into your own hands? Fantastic guide shows you how to get published - within just ONE MONTH!
www.self-publishing-secrets.com
 
Write ANY Book In 28 Days!
Write ANY Book In 28 Days!
Nick Daws' best-selling course shows you how to write a book in under a month. Packed with tips & tricks to get your ideas down on paper!
www.writequickly.com
 
 
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Karl's Blog Nick's Blog: PLR Time For UK Writers!
Thoughts from inside the world of best-selling author, Nick Daws.
If you're a UK author registered for PLR, you can now check your earnings for 2010/11 on the UK PLR website. Just log in here and click on My Statement.

This year (July 2010 to June 2011) they are paying 6.05 pence per library loan, with payment due between 13 and 24 February 2012.

For those who don't know, PLR stands for Public Lending Right.

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Nick Daws-- Read the full post by clicking here:
   PLR Time for UK Authors

-- Read all of Nick's blog posts online at:
   www.mywritingblog.com

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   www.mywriterscircle.com
 
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Forum Posts Latest Forum Posts
Here are the most recent forum posts, from My Writers Circle.
  House Of Nano - thatollie

  The Mwc Bar/Red Barren Bar - thatollie

  The Unlikely Game - Gayle

  Conjoining Words - Gayle

  Open Door For Unagented Authors - thatollie
 
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The Write Habit: Strengthen Writing Muscle

Writing is a muscle that needs exercise to stay in shape.

I'm not the first to say that, but I realized how true it was when I took what I called "a well-earned break" after I finished my first novel.

The last days of writing the novel tasted as sweet as whipped cream -- I was in a writing groove, humming along. I figured I'd take a little hiatus for a few days, then start my second book.

Those few days somehow morphed into a week. Soon two more weeks slithered by, thumbing their noses at me. Guilt swarmed me every time I passed my lonely PowerBook. I began to avoid my computer altogether, a beautifully self-defeating habit.

Finally, twitching with dread after more than a month of avoidance, I sat down at the screen to begin my next novel. Trying to write after that time away was torture -- my neglected writing muscle had become flabby and whiny. It protested my sudden demands and resented being drafted to work again.

Consistency Is Key
For many people, the key to productivity is making writing a habit. Consistent writing breeds easier writing.

If this is true for you, create a new habit. Make a commitment to a certain amount of writing every day, whether your goal is a length of time or a number of words or pages drafted before you lift your butt off your writing chair.

If your muscle has been out of practice and you're afraid to begin, just start slow. Write at least one new paragraph today, or even a sentence. Tomorrow, write two. The following day, three. Keep rolling, bit by bit, until you reach a daily goal that works well for you.

Make Writing Rewarding
And this is important: each day when you've reached your goal, do something nice for yourself. Many people don't, feeling they don't deserve the credit. They tell themselves, "My goal was too small, I didn't write well enough, I didn't 'do it right'..."

Sound familiar? Yep, I hear those nasty Inner Critic tapes, too. But think about this: if you don't reward yourself for writing, is it any wonder you don't write?

One of my published clients who loves her email has chosen to write five pages each weekday before she can access the Internet. Enjoying email has become her reward for completing her writing goals, and every time she slows down she remembers how much she wants to read her friends' new messages or to surf YouTube and CuteOverload.com. That spurs her to complete her pages, and she feels doubly triumphant when she hears "you've got mail."

Is the Web not a good enough carrot for you? Find something that is, then earn it. Setting goals and rewards that keep you writing creates a great habit that's win/win.
By Katey Coffing, PhD.
 
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