It’s
simple, straightforward and to the point. And it starts with the best writing
advice there is.
You
are a writer, says Jeff Goins, so write.
And
you are your audience – or at least that’s where you start. So write. And keep writing.
In
his compact e-book You
Are a Writer (So Start Acting Like One), Goins concisely covers the
basic of what it means to be a writer. How to build a platform. How to
establish a brand. How to create channels of connection. And more.
I
read this is under an hour, and it’s one of the best uses of reading (and
instruction) time I’ve found.
I
especially like what he says about social media – de-clutter! Ignore the experts
who say you have to do them all; de-clutter and focus, using the best ones for you
and work and then use them like they’re meant to be used.
And
love what you do. Fall in love with writing. Or fall in love with it again. “The
more I love what I do,” Goins says, “the more others do, too. This is the
paradox: When you stop writing for readers’ affections, you work will affect
more people.”
He
followed his own advice. He “focused on the craft and wrote for the love of it.”
That’s
what writing is about.
Related:
Goins’
blog.
So, I must read this one. Thanks! Looking forward to it.
ReplyDeleteI attended a presentation the other night by a social media expert. She said the top places to be are FaceBook and Google+, which is now open to anyone.
ReplyDeleteGlynn, I am so impressed by this young man. He is really good with his simple, direct encouragement.
ReplyDeleteI'll have to get this one : ) Thanks! I found a Short Story Contest to enter and am working on a piece. Facebook is dangerous for photographers because they claim ownership of the photos you put out. Anything on their servers belongs to them. I like the idea of choosing the social media that's best for you. It's also important to limit personal info.
ReplyDeleteinteresting to think about.
ReplyDeletei think that Love is what comes through the person that writes words, into the words, and then into the person that reads the words. Yes, i think everything should be done by allowing Love to flow through us. As it flows through...it touches us and connects us to God and what He is doing.
Now that's what i call a channel of connection.
What has Jeff Goins written other than how to write stuff?
ReplyDeleteBill, generally, Jeff has written about writing, finding one's calling, work, and creative passion. You can look at his author page on Amazon and see a list.
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