StorytimeWednesday

  Finding your muse  Using a writing prompt software is a cheater way out of finding your creative muse.  How about sitting quietly and use your brain to come up with a good genre concept idea that will help you create a good plot-grabbing concept idea to use to write your book.   Dive into some genre-specific reading to fuel your writing journey. If you're writing in a genre you love, you're already ahead of the game! Immersing yourself in books from your chosen genre is the best way to grasp its unique conventions and storytelling techniques. If you're exploring a new genre, pick a few standout titles to analyze. Study their structure, themes, and overall vibe. Can you envision yourself crafting a book with similar elements? Don't forget to scope out the competition by checking out popular books in your genre in bookstores. Understanding what sells and resonates with readers is crucial for positioning your own book for success. Take note of common themes and elements

    How to write a book? I’ve been asked many times how hard is it to write a book. First off, the hardest part is coming up with a storybook idea that is worth writing about. There is no magic recipe for unlocking your creativity to help you write a book. So here's the scoop: there's no one-size-fits-all approach to becoming an author. Each writer's path is as individual as a fingerprint. But here's the kicker - nearly every successful author out there follows certain writing routines and strategies that propel them toward their literary dreams. In this series, we spill the beans on some of the most popular tactics used by bestselling authors to kickstart and complete their books.  Each week I will give you another tidbit to help you achieve your goals.  So, you want to write a book, huh? Well, let me tell you, the first thing you need is a killer idea. Without it, you're going nowhere with your writing. Maybe you already have a spark of inspiration, or maybe you