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Self-Discipline for Writers: Writing Is Hard, but You Too Can Write and Publish Books Regularly
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You, too, can become a successful writer - if you’re willing to develop this trait.
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- Three foundations of self-discipline for writers (avoid a common mistake that almost always leads to failure)
- Three steps to a strong work ethic as a writer (learn how to develop a strategy for consistently hitting your word counts)
- Five types of self-doubt common among writers and how to overcome them (If you don’t believe in yourself as a writer, how are your readers supposed to believe in you?)
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- Why control is essential for any writer (and how to claim it)
- Five good business practices for more self-discipline (this includes some surprising thoughts on how to run your writing business to reduce frustration and increase productivity).
Writing doesn’t have to be burdensome. You, too, can write with more ease, and most importantly, write and publish consistently, so that you can enjoy a flourishing writing career. Let’s learn together how to accomplish this exciting goal.
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- Ian P.
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Writing Is Difficult But Rewarding!
Here are my gamechanging takeaways:
+Build your writing foundation on these 3 principles:
1. Write what you like but make sure there's an audience. Write to market. Choose between fiction and nonfiction. Nonfiction topics: Health, wealth, happiness, relationships. Market research on Amazon.
2. Read what you write and don't write. To energize. To inspire. To learn.
3. Let the rules help you but don't let them enslave you. Build on what works. Fiction: Conflict to resolution and so forth.
+Amateurs sit and wait for inspiration. Professional writers just get up and work. +Commit to a daily word quota. Pace your writing in a healthy and sustainable way.
+A strong routine is a writer's best friend. Write at the same time every day. Write early or late.
+Have prewriting cues. Stop in the middle of a sentence. Leave easy parts for hard days. Write in time blocks.
+Force yourself to write or do nothing, allow nothing else. If you're in the flow don't require yourself to take breaks. Inject humor into your writing. Compete against yourself for words written in a given amount of time. It's critical not to edit during writing. Set aside dedicated time for only editing. You might not always hit your daily word quota.
+How to deal with self-doubt. Why write when there's too much competition? Your unique voice and perspective could find a niche. Give a new take. Thrive in the midst of competition. Inject personality, quirkiness, and style. My book won't be very good. People might overlook this for a great story. I only have one chance to write a good book. Not true. Perfectionism keeps books from ever getting published.
+Dedication to the process trumps age. Avoid topics that require specialized qualifications.
+If you disapprove of my work, I shrug my shoulders. It's what I have. Thoughts of Stephen King.
+7 tips for managing your energy as a writer
1. Prioritize health. Diet, hydration, physical activity (relaxing endorphins released), sleep, habits (no smoking, etc.).
2. Know your why. Will help you overcome adversity. Know your whom, those you support by your writing.
3. Don't talk to much about your book. Saps creative energy. Leads to writing to please.
4. Work on one project at a time in most cases unless it truly helps to have more than one project.
5. Capture fleeting ideas. Capture moments of genius. Incorporate times of frequent inspiration in your routine.
6. Don't read the reviews. Recruit beta readers.
7. Be kind to yourself. Consider taking an extended break if necessary.
+Self-publishing gives autonomy and control. +You go straight to the real gatekeepers, the readers. Thoughts of Hugh Howie.
+5 good business practices:
1. Don't be entitled. Solid book cover. Solid editor. Solid marketing.
2. Expand your reach. Consider avoiding the exclusivity of Amazon. Consider publishing your book in multiple languages and multiple formats, such as audiobook, book, and eBook.
3. Have a direct communication channel with your readers, like a newsletter.
4. Reinvent yourself as necessary. Experiment with various aspects of writing, such as genre.
5. Double-down on what works best, the 20% that produces 80% of your output.
+Don't quit your job. Try to restructure your job for at least some work from home.
+Build multiple streams of income. Use analytics. Constantly evolve as a writer.
Note: I received a free copy of the audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
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- Luke
- 07-25-19
Truth bombs
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
The beginning of this book is largely for beginners and maybe people who have been winging it for a while. I’ve read a lot of books on writing, personal development, etc, so I’d heard much of the information before. But even as an introduction to the concepts, it was a good recap.
After the first two chapters, though, the author started dropping some truth bombs.
Gems:
• The self-doubt chapter was the best part!
• Yes, there are millions of books out there, but you’re not competing against every book ever written. Most people buy recently published books, so you’re competing against books published in the last months/year.
• Readers are always looking for an interesting new voice, and that voice could be yours.
• Most people don’t care if you’re not as good a writer as your idol. As long as they get what they’re looking for, they’ll be happy.
• Your lack of formal education in the field doesn’t have to be a bad thing. Just be clear with your readers about your experience level.
• Pretend you’re editing someone else’s manuscript when you revise.
And more!
8 people found this helpful
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- Jamie K. Wilson
- 12-18-19
Way too elementary
I struggled my way half thru the second chapter and gave up. If you have any experience whatsoever, this book will be too basic. In addition, the writer focuses on marketing and other topics more than on self-discipline. Trust me, there are far better books on this that will not waste your time and money.
6 people found this helpful
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- Francine Zane
- 07-28-19
Better Titled How to Be a Writer
The author provides a lot of good advice to writers. My biggest complaint is he did not stay on the topic of how to build self-discipline. That message alone could be summed up in three sentences. The rest is filler.
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- Matias Baldanza
- 08-18-19
Sound advice for a solid foundation as a writer
If, like me, you've wished for a chance to take an actual working writer out for coffee and have them lay it all out in front of you, this book is the second-best alternative.
For a short listen or read, this book packs quite the punch, Martin writes in a clear, concise style that works for me. He brings a lot of practical advice for writers who want to become prolific "working writers." He doesn't beat around the bush or dissolve in long, inspirational rants. Instead, he discusses a lot of practical advice on:
- How to decide what to write.
- How to avoid common pitfalls like resistance, self-doubt, and common business mistakes.
- In which cases it would be preferable to self-publish or go the traditional route.
- How to develop a strong working ethic (A.K.A. write consistently)
- How to manage your energy as a writer
In the month since I listened to this audiobook (twice, if you must know) I've put in a few tens of thousands of words towards the first draft of a book, not in small part due to following his advice. Then, I went and got the Kindle edition at full price, for reference.
For me, it was totally worth it.
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This book is geared toward people who need to figure out how to get started as a writer. It helps one ask the right questions if they’re confused about how the industry works.
It’s way too basic for me, but others may find it helpful on their journey.
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Didn't finished. Write to market lecture basically and nothing about discipline. Made the monotone delivery worse. Save your credit or money.
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- Kindle Customer
- 05-14-21
Solid Gold*****
Martin Meadows hits another home run! (Likely a pen name, more on that further into the review)
This is the seventh title I've read from the Godfather of Self Discipline and personal development, and expectations were high as I hit the play button. I wasn't to be disappointed.
The focus this time around is authoring for personal gain, although the casual writer will take an immense amount of value from this title in terms of technique and time management.
From the planning of framework of your manuscript, to the all important editing phase (which Meadows instructs should be done a week or two after the finished draft for an important reason I won't spoil in this review)
Topics covered include deciding whether fiction or non fiction is for you, addressing the self doubt every unpublished author experiences before taking the plunge, determining your niche in your chosen field using digital and traditional book retail channels, self discipline around diet and exercise which contributes to a healthy state of mind from which to work, and the use of pen names to test the waters.
I'm not sure if Martin will ever see this review, as in wrapping up the book he discusses the subjective value of reviews online, particularly long after a book has been published and work on a new project has begun. I have emailed him personally to thank him for the impact this book has had on me, in motivating me to put more focus into my own work.
My Audible library is over 100 strong, with 95% of my titles in the Self help and personal development space, and Meadows has rapidly become my favourite author for his pragmatic and concise approach to a generally long winded genre. A must read!
For those interested in a more general overview of Self Discipline, I would also highly recommend '365 Days of Self Discipline' by Meadows, with an actionable piece of advice for each day of a full calendar year.
I'm off to start my next title :)
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- ROBERT
- 05-28-19
really good book
It’s the first book by Martin Meadows that I bought and read because the subject interests me immensely. When later I was offered a free audiobook from the author for an honest review I didn’t hesitate to accept it. I appreciate the author’s honesty throughout the book. You will not find there any Law of Attraction incantations to the Universe as in some self-help books but a lot of practical tips from someone who obviously knows the reality of writing and presents it as it is: hard work that can be extremely satisfying and rewarding, provided you exercise daily self-discipline instead of dreaming (or “suffering”) about writing. I definitely recommend the book to anybody who wants to develop the writer’s mindset.
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- Doc O'Toole
- 07-21-19
Very informative
The information contained in this book is priceless, especially for the first time authors. The advice written in this boo , to me, is gold.
Enjoy ✌😉