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Friday Find: “Secrets of Successful Writers”
Every Friday, we bring you an undiscovered gem to read on Wattpad. This week, our secret Wattpad Talent Hunters recommend Secrets of Successful Writers, a non-fiction:
Secrets of Successful Writers by Darell Pitt
Interviews with fifty writers as they speak about writing, publishing and promoting their books in the digital age. Some of the writers are traditional authors. Others have built careers as self-published ebook authors. It contains interviews with authors who write detective stories, westerns, romance, thrillers and children’s books.
Included are: John Locke, Micaela Wendell, Dolores Durando, and Robert J. Randisi.
Tips on how to write from a point-of-view effectively
Guest post from writer Cathleen Ross on Wattpad:
I’ve been enjoying reading stories on Wattpad since I joined. I like the way it has a large variety of writers from beginners to published authors. As a writing teacher of many years experience I’m tempted to give feedback beyond the, “that’s great” however I tend to hold back in case I offend a budding writer. Instead, I’m going to offer an article on the subject of viewpoint as this is one of the things that I notice newer writers tend to have trouble with.
Cathleen Ross is a published romance writer. Check out some of her stories on Wattpad:
NaNoWriMo: Halfway to the Finish Line!
National Novel Writing Month is more than halfway over! Whether you’re on the way to accomplishing the word count or not, somewhere on your hard drive is at least the beginnings of a story.
For many people, NaNoWriMo sparks a more extended interest in writing. Does your story have potential? Maybe you’re curious to see what a bit more work, a fresh pair of eyes, some feedback and most importantly, some readers, could do to polish it up.
Whatever stage your novel is in, try out these tips to help you stay motivated and keep the writing camaraderie alive:
1. Join a Writer’s Club for Feedback: Many cities have local NaNoWriMo chapters that you could join to find fellow writers and have some fun cramming to the end of the month together! Or, you could check out our Wattpad Nano Club.
2. Keep Writing: The golden rule for every NaNoWriMo participant. There are plenty of writing and survival tips out there to help!
3. Acquire Readers: There are some great reading sites online and membership is usually free. These communities can help keep some of the writing spirit that makes NaNoWriMo so fun alive. On social eReading communities, such as Wattpad, you’ll be able to connect with other authors, find millions of readers and gain feedback on your work. You can also join forums on goodreads or Amazon, where you can often find very interesting discussions about self-publishing and the writing process.
4. Blog: If you’re feeling less motivated, take inspiration from Ree Drummond, aka, “The Pioneer Woman” and post your novel on your blog. If you have an existing readership that counts on you posting regularly, they will help keep you inspired.
