David Farland's Writing Tips

How Do You Create Your Career As A Writer?

How do You Create Your Career as a Writer?

So here are your action items:
If you don’t have an author website, build one and begin talking about how you are chasing your dream of being a writer.
On that website, capture the email addresses of visitors.
Make a list of family members, friends, schoolmates, and business associates who might also be interested in your work.
When you speak at libraries or conventions, make sure that you add to your list every single time.
A week before your first novel comes out, email your fans and let them know. Then send a second notice on the day that it goes on sale.

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Balancing Productivity and Art

Balancing Productivity and Art

Ideally, a publisher would like you to bring them in 1) quickly, 2) beautifully written, 3) and at a low price. This is why you need to learn to balance your productivity and art while writing. Balancing productivity and art takes practice and experience. 

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writing on the run

Writing on the Run

Many wannabe writers are pretty sedentary. We tend to watch too much television, read too much, play video games too much, and chat online too

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