Sometimes we find that the stories we read, in fact a lot of what we read, are too often overloaded with far too many meaningful words. However, they can also be overloaded with an excessive repeat of words that only describes or explains what the writer has previously told us. This is not only a waste of space but a waste of the readers time. Being concise in your writing helps produce a more satisfying read. Today's podcast offers a few pointers on why and how you should be more concise when writing.
MUTTERINGS OF AN AUTHOR
Talking about interesting stuff relating to writers and the world of writing in general.
Wednesday, 19 June 2024
B094 BEING CONCISE IN YOUR WRITING
Sometimes we find that the stories we read, in fact a lot of what we read, are too often overloaded with far too many meaningful words. However, they can also be overloaded with an excessive repeat of words that only describes or explains what the writer has previously told us. This is not only a waste of space but a waste of the readers time. Being concise in your writing helps produce a more satisfying read. Today's podcast offers a few pointers on why and how you should be more concise when writing.
Saturday, 16 March 2024
P117 WHY HAVING AN AUTHOR EMAIL LIST IS RELEVANT
Today we discuss the reasons for having an author email list. What the benefits are and how you can utilise this method for promotion of your book and for maintaining a closer contact with your readers, followers and subscribers to your website, blog, etc.
P117 WHY HAVING AN AUTHOR EMAIL LIST IS RELEVANT
Today we discuss the reasons for having an author email list. What the benefits are and how you can utilise this method for promotion of your book and for maintaining a closer contact with your readers, followers and subscribers to your website, blog, etc.
Saturday, 9 March 2024
B093 WRITING SHOULD BE FUN, FUN, FUN.
One thing I stress when dealing with any writer is that writing should and must be fun. And yet often I discover writers who feel stressed about the various aspects of the process. Either because they can't get started, have suddenly some to a full stop some 30,000 words in or, are wondering how to finish their novel. My answer is to stop worrying. Let go and start to have fun with your writing. Today's podcast is all about why writing should be fun and how have some with your writing process.
B093 WRITING SHOULD BE FUN, FUN, FUN.
One thing I stress when dealing with any writer is that writing should and must be fun. And yet often I discover writers who feel stressed about the various aspects of the process. Either because they can't get started, have suddenly some to a full stop some 30,000 words in or, are wondering how to finish their novel. My answer is to stop worrying. Let go and start to have fun with your writing. Today's podcast is all about why writing should be fun and how have some with your writing process.
Saturday, 2 March 2024
P116 VIVIDLY DESCRIBE YOUR CHARACTERS
Making sure you have characters that are realistic means describing them vividly. It is your job as the writer to ensure that your reader can envisage the characters in their mind when reading about them. Todays podcast gives you some insight into how to do this.