Fiction Writing for Time-Starved Creatives

Laying the foundation of a building is the most important part. Why? Because if the foundation is cracked, crooked or otherwise unstable the whole building will be at risk.

In this lesson, we're looking at the simple way to begin and successfully maintain a fiction writing practice. We'll also cover where and when you write best, and how to incorporate this new habit easily into your day. Lastly, you'll set a writing goal for the week.

Ready to get started? Let's begin!

You know the "writing rules," don't you? These are the rules like, "you must write 2,000 words a day," or "you must write for two hours daily, preferably before 6:00 a.m.). Well, in this lesson, you're going to become a writing rebel. You'll learn how and why it's important to go your own way when it comes to writing. Experiment, play and record your results as you delve into a writing process that's uniquely your own.

After this lesson, you'll be able to quickly and easily determine your writing "quicksand" areas, as well as have a plan of attack to deal with them. One tip in particular will help you to navigate those sticky areas in your fiction writing, change your entire writing practice, and build confidence.

You know that you need goals to get to where you want to go. But how do you take a big, giant goal (like writing an entire novel or a collected book of poetry) and turn it into something not so overwhelming? The answer lies in micro goals. In this lesson, we're going to explore both macro and micro goals and see how they magically change your writing practice.

Do you have a firm idea of which publishing model is better for you: traditional or independent (indie)? In this lesson, you'll be learning about the major pros and cons of each method of publication. While not an in-depth look, this overview will provide you with a clearer understanding of which type of publication you may want to seek.

Tips and tricks to get through the editing process with as little pain as possible and of course, in as little time as possible.

How do you build confidence as a writer? In this lesson, you'll learn some easy ways to make it through the thunderstorms in your writing process.

Let's review and recap the most important things you've learned in this course. We'll revisit the three most important tips, tricks and mindsets on your fiction writing journey. And we'll celebrate your successful completion of this course!

Bonus for you: enjoy Chapter 10 of my book for writer, "The 15-Minute Novelist". It's packed with helpful tips and ideas to keep you successfully writing fiction.