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You Are a Writer (So Start Acting Like One)
You Are a Writer (So Start Acting Like One) | Jeff Goins
Becoming a writer begins with a simple but important belief: You are a writer; you just need to write. In "You Are a Writer," Jeff Goins shares his own story of self-doubt and what it took for him to become a professional writer. He gives you practical steps to improve your writing, get published in magazines, and build a platform that puts you in charge. This book is about what it takes to be a writer in the 21st Century. You will learn the importance of passion and discipline and how to show up every day to do the work. Here's what else you will learn: -How to transition from wanting to be a writer to actually being one -What "good" writing is (and isn't) -How to stop waiting to be picked and finally choose yourself -What it takes to build a platform -Why authors need to brand themselves (and how to do it) -Tips for freelancing, guest blogging, and getting published in magazines -Different ways to network with other writers, artists, and influencers -The importance of blogging and social media and how to use it well to find more readers and fans of your writing "You Are a Writer" will help you fall back in love with writing and build an audience who shares your love. It's about living the dream of a life dedicated to words. AND IT ALL BEGINS WITH YOU. Table of Contents Introduction Part 1: Writing You ARE a Writer: Claiming the Title Writers Write The Myth of Good It Gets Tough Part 2: Getting Read Three Tools Every Writer Needs You Need a Platform Your Brand is You Channels of Connection Part 3: Taking Action Getting Started Before Your First Book When the Pitching Ends What Next?
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bibliobard
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Bailedbailed

I swear this always happens. I start multiple books and yet somehow end up finishing them all at the same time. The one I finished just now was technically one I skipped over the last few chapter because I was getting bored with the advice. Still — it was my #BookSpin book this month so I wanted to at least try...oh well 🤷‍♀️

candority That happens to me too! 3y
TheAromaofBooks At least it's off the list!!! 3y
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MsRadioSilence
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Well, it‘s almost that time of year!! @Charityann has made a #NaNoWriMo #bingo board, which I plan on participating in! I‘m doing heavy edits to a story I wrote in high school this year, so let‘s see how #NaNo2019 goes!

#writersoflitsy #NaNoBingo19

Charityann Yay!😊 4y
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MsRadioSilence
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Pickpick

If you are any kind of writer who has the hopes of publishing one day, read this book. Goins gives tips on how to be a better writer, how to get published, and what to do after you‘re published. He does start to focus more on article-writers towards the end, but there‘s still some useful tidbits.

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Oftheashirise
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Goins is smart, educated and experienced. He‘s walking the walk and in this book he talks the talk. A good book to revisit when it‘s time to take writing to the next level and you need a refresher or a push in the right direction.

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paradise_found92
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I have two eReaders and still can't stop buying print books too... I think I have a problem. #addict #bookaddict #books #ereaders #kindle #paperbacks #sendhelp