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Only 3 Things You Can Do With Your NICHE.

Only 3 Things You Can Do With Your NICHE.

Published by Don on June 4, 2023

It’s what you do with the niche, not the niche itself. When I was starting to write on Medium, I was told several things in all the reading and exploring I did in the beginning. “You must pick a niche,” they all said. “Niche down and specialize, to get more involved readers.” “Niche up, to have a larger universe of readers.” “Niche down, for long-tail keywords, to help rank you higher.” “Niche up to help…

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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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How Do I Structure My Story or Novel? New Writer Questions #6

How Do I Structure My Story or Novel? New Writer Questions #6

Published by Don on March 29, 2023

There are many different ways to structure a story or a novel, but some common approaches include the three-act structure, the hero’s journey, and the five-act structure. It’s important to choose a structure that works best for your particular story, remembering the basic elements of plot, character, and setting. How should I structure my story or novel? There are many different approaches to structuring a story or novel, but one of the most common framework…

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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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How Do I Find My Particular Writing Style? New Writer Questions #3

How Do I Find My Particular Writing Style? New Writer Questions #3

Published by Don on March 20, 2023

How do I find my writing voice or style? Finding your writing voice and style takes time and practice. You can start by experimenting with different styles and techniques, taking note of what works best for you, and incorporating your personal experiences, observations, and opinions into your writing. I was fortunate in that respect. I had been writing since before I knew it was a “thing” that I needed to learn. In my school, it…

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Why Do Authors Need a Mailing List? New Writer Questions #2

Published by Don on March 19, 2023

What’s the deal about mailing lists? Let me lay it all out for you. Some people think newsletters are spammy or commercial, or just a plain waste of their inbox room and resources. A lot of folk get too many emails and newsletters already. And enough is enough. I get asked, from time to time, why I keep talking about mailing lists and why they’re so important. An author needs…

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New Writer Questions #1 How Do I Even Get Started?

Published by Don on March 16, 2023

Photo by Pereanu Sebastian on Unsplash New writers often want to know a wide range of things to help them improve their writing and navigate the publishing industry. Here are some common questions and concerns that new writers may have, and I get asked from time to time. How do I get started with writing? Dead Center. That’s not the name of an Alfred Hitchcock movie. That’s where you can sometimes find yourself if you…

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Writing is Almost Always Experimental

Writing is Almost Always Experimental

Published by Don on December 2, 2022

Good morning. I probably don’t know you, but its good to see you anyway! You may or may not be a writer. If you are a writer, you may or may not write for Medium. I do. Both. For me, sometimes, writing for Medium is largely experimental. I write for a while, then I try to assess what works, or mainly what doesn’t work as well as I wish it did. Sometimes in my reading…

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