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FOUR “NEW WRITER MISTAKES” That Kept Me From Making Money, When I First Started Writing.

Published by Don on July 25, 2024

And how I fixed them. Don’s a keen observer and prolific reporter of truth, common sense, humor, & life. He’s a WRITER and humorist, sometimes serious, sometimes tongue-in-cheek. He lives in Nashville, TN. He publishes every weekday morning. If you like his writing, here are 7 ways to find his stories. Don’t forget to have direct delivery of new stories by subscribing HERE! Originally published at https://medium.com on February 11, 2022, revised July 19, 2024. I truly wanted to be…

How to Start Writing for Money in 2024

Published by Don on March 9, 2024

Don’s a keen observer and prolific reporter of truth, common sense, humor, & life. He’s a WRITER|HUMORIST, sometimes serious, sometimes tongue-in-cheek. He lives in Nashville, TN. He publishes somewhere every weekday morning. Click HERE, and have his new stories emailed directly to you, instead of having to beat the bushes for them. Put your email at the bottom to be one of his buds. The following is what I have discovered about how to make money as a…

95% of people wish they could write a book. Here are 7 reasons why.

Published by Don on September 10, 2023

Yes, many people have a desire to write a book at some point in their lives. Writing a book is a common aspiration for various reasons: While many people wish to write a book, not everyone follows through with the process. Writing a book can be a challenging and time-consuming endeavor that requires discipline, dedication, and perseverance. Additionally, the publishing landscape can be competitive and daunting, making it difficult for aspiring authors to navigate. However,…

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Storytelling

Storytelling

Published by Don on May 16, 2023

Photo by Andreas Wagner on Unsplash Mankind’s form of communication. If you have ever read any of my stories, you may know I usually refer to myself as a writer, humorist, and storyteller. The latter two of those are through no part of my own somehow. In fact, they are hard for me to abandon even if I want to, for some particular story I am here today partially because some of my real estate…

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Are There Common Pitfalls for New Writers? New Writer Questions #7

Are There Common Pitfalls for New Writers? New Writer Questions #7

Published by Don on March 30, 2023

What are some common pitfalls to avoid for new writers? Common pitfalls to avoid in writing include overuse of cliches and stereotypes, lack of conflict or tension, flat characters, excessive exposition, and inconsistent pacing or tone. It’s also important to avoid overwriting or underwriting and to edit and revise your work thoroughly. There are several common pitfalls that writers should avoid to ensure that their writing is effective and engaging. Here are some of the…

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Meditation for Writers

Meditation for Writers

Published by Don on March 29, 2023

Photo by Jared Rice on Unsplash What can meditation do for me? Meditation has numerous benefits for both your physical and your mental health. Here are some of the most common benefits of meditation… Overall, meditation is a powerful tool for improving both physical and mental health, and can help individuals lead a more balanced and fulfilling life. How does a person begin meditation? Starting a meditation practice can be simple and easy. Here are…

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Dialogue – How can I Write Better Dialogue? New Writer Questions #4

Dialogue – How can I Write Better Dialogue? New Writer Questions #4

Published by Don on March 23, 2023

Your dialogue is a huge part of your writing, especially if you write fiction. I read once that a story is a controlled release of information about an event or person. It goes to follow, that in the spirit of “show, don’t tell,” your dialogue can play a very significant part in the telling of the story. What are some tips for writing better dialogue? What should I do to make my dialogue do to…

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Do Algorithms Have Feelings?

Do Algorithms Have Feelings?

Published by Don on April 2, 2022

Do Algorithms Have Feelings? ’Cause I must have hurt them… Photo by Jason Leung on Unsplash For the past couple of stories, I have remarked on the fact that quite possibly the number of people who are exposed to any given writer’s stuff is but a fraction of the total number of people who followed that writer. The math of it i.e. If a writer is followed by x number of readers, then when he publishes a story,…

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