Tag: writers

  • How perfectionists ruin the first draft

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    Trelani

    By making the process unnecessarily difficult. The “working under pressure” strategy that worked in high school and undergrad don’t work with the book writing process. Perfectionism murders first drafts, which are actually designed to be full of feel good. This is the enjoyable part. The beautiful thing about a first…

  • Getting the readers you REALLY want for your blog

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    Trelani

    I’m in the process of moving my products and services over to its new home on RadicalSelfie.com. The blog will still be here though. Instead of directly copying/pasting everything over, I wanted to redesign. It’s kind of like moving to a new place, I guess. I was okay with using…

  • Switched up the format

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    Trelani

    I’ve already found the morning routine that works best for me. After waking, I handle all the hygiene stuff, get to my body movement (this morning that meant yoga), fix some caffeinated tea, and then begin making my to-do list for the day. As stated a million times before, I’ve…

  • Dancing to beat writer’s block?

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    Trelani

    Yes! When I was teenager, I used to turn off the lights, turn up the music, and just dance. Maybe I was practicing for an upcoming dance, or maybe I really enjoyed it. I can’t remember. I do recall, however, sweating profusely and feeling really good afterwards. Last year, I…

  • Revision Strategies: 14 Examples

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    Trelani

    “A great cover and a great editor!” Those are the two main things you hear about self-publishing. While both are true, what’s often overlooked is the importance of revision. Unfortunately, many writers finish their first draft and either send it to the editor, or worse, go straight for publication. Prior…