Once upon a time, writers were writers and marketers were marketers. Today, things are very different: like it or not, writers of both fiction and non-fiction are called upon to market themselves and their work. Whether you’re pounding out the next bestseller or building a freelance portfolio, you need a multifaceted approach to self-promotion. Fortunately, some of the best and easiest ways to get your work out there and build a readership are at your fingertips: Blog Blogging used to be nothing more than an online diary, but now it’s one of the best ways to make yourself known on the web. Set up a simple, uncluttered blog template, and then decide what you’ll blog about. If you’re writing a…
Let’s face it – When you know you’re getting a reward for doing something, it can definitely motivate you to do it. That’s why rewarding yourself for writing really works. When you know all you have to do is write 500 words before you can collect your reward (whatever it might be), that will motivate you to write. It’s as simple as that. Rewarding Yourself for Writing People love getting a reward for doing something. That’s why cereal companies put toys inside the box; it’s a reward for purchasing their cereal. And it’s also an incentive to purchase it over another brand. Same goes with writing. If you know writing 500 words comes with a reward, but watching TV for…