As a writer, I find myself penning many different types of items and using a variety of writing styles and techniques. In fact, lately, my days have been busy with an assortment of writing projects. For example, one client needed help writing the cover copy for her upcoming book and preparing a template, of sorts, for her POD publisher. I’ve been working with another client on her synopsis—attempting to teach her how to best represent the scope, focus and heart of her book through her synopsis. Right now, we’re working on her one-sentence description in order to set the stage for the direction of her synopsis.
A significant class reunion is coming up and I’ve been working with a former classmate on a poem for the reunion booklet. I’m also in charge of the welcome letter. (Have you ever noticed that it sometimes seems more difficult to write a brief letter than it is to pen an entire book?)
My article-writing course is in full-swing and I’ve been editing articles for one enthusiastic student and providing counsel with regard to aspects of the magazine business.
Session 3 of the Book Proposal course is coming up for the “Yes I Can” Writer’s Group I’m working with, and I’ve been writing agendas and copy for that class and checking assignment materials.
I’ve been rewriting and refining a speech for the West Coast Authors’ event this weekend in Ventura, CA. Of course, I’m also writing promo copy to entice local authors and hopeful authors to attend the event.
I just finished writing the August edition of the SPAWN Market Update for the member area of the SPAWN website. This is a compilation of trends, opportunities, events, resources and tips for freelance writers, poets, artists, authors, scriptwriters and those who are promoting books. I try to provide at least 8 single-spaced pages of information, ideas and resources. This month, I spent the better part of 3 days on the Update and ended up with 11 jam-packed pages. To learn more about SPAWN, visit us at http://www.spawn.org
I wrote promotional material for the Market Update to be published in SPAWNews. This is our FREE newsletter. Check out the archives at the SPAWN website and order your FREE subscription. I also wrote my monthly book promotion article for this newsy newsletter. Often, I will write a book review for a book related to writing and publishing for SPAWNews, but not this month.
I wrote out my basic good-for-me-nutritional eating plan for a friend because she was intrigued by the fact that I focus on what I can and want to eat rather than what I can’t eat. I try to eat 8-10 servings of fruit and vegetables every day, for example.
I wrote a thank you for my sister-in-law and brother’s hospitality while my mom and I visited them in Idaho last month. I wrote a letter to a friend (does anyone do that anymore?). I wrote tons of emails—I love email communication. And I wrote checks and paid bills.
What have you written lately? Are you producing? Are you challenging yourself to accomplish your writing/publishing goals?
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