P.S. Did you miss last
week's issue with the Ten-Minute Toolkit? You
can read it here.
Write More in 2004™ Audio CD now available!
How are you doing with our goal to Write More in 2004?
If you need a little inspiration, check out my brand-new audio CD, Write More. It's 45 minutes where we run through the Organized Writer 30-Day Get Organized plan with some of my favorite new tips and resources. If you need a little jump-start to get your summer writing in gear, this CD is perfect. You can listen on the way to work (or even on the treadmill).
Until September 25th, this CD is available for with free shipping for only $19.95 (US shipping only).
The free shipping promotion has ended. Shipping
is $2.95.
"The CD came yesterday afternoon, and I listened to it as I was
zipping around the kitchen making dinner. It's terrific, and I learned
several things." --Joyce Heiser, Inspirational Writer, http://www.mychristiansite.com/ministries/lhchristianwriters/
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have an account).
If you have questions, require international shipping or would like to use another payment method, just
email me with
"Audio CD" in the subject line
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Book Review - Dojo Wisdom for Writers
by Jennifer Lawler
I've never taken any martial arts classes. My kids haven't taken any classes. Punching, kicking and sparring never appealed to me. So when I first looked at
Dojo Wisdom for Writers by Jennifer Lawler I thought, "I doubt I'll get anything from this book."
But I was wrong. Dojo Wisdom for Writers provides 100 straightforward steps for improving your writing. Each step also has an exercise for you to complete. I was surprised at how well the martial arts concepts could become excellent writing advice.
I think the best way to use this book is to flip it open each day, read the short summary and complete the exercise. They are just long enough to make you think but short enough to finish quickly (perfect for those of you looking for a warm-up when you sit down to write).
Less how-to and more motivational, this book is
perfect for anyone looking for a novel approach to the secrets of writing.
Like Organized
Writer.com? You'll love the ebook.....
"Julie, I love your book. I have read (or at least opened) more than a trunk load of books about writing over the years. Yours is the first I have seen that gives readers so much in one place. For me, the Master List and putting that together was more than worth the cost."
-- David Stoddard
Motivational writer, trainer and publisher of the
Terrific Life Concepts ezine.
http://djstoddard.net
M T W T F S S
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ 1. Declutter (only 5 minutes)
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ 2. Read (only 5 minutes)
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ 3. Assess (30 seconds to 5 minutes)
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ 4. Write (at least 5 minutes)
Weekly Checklist
For freelance writers: Use this weekly checklist to find, write and send a query every week of
2004!
Monday
__ Make notes on a new idea.
Tuesday: Accounting Day
__ Post your accounting records.
__ Pay bills.
__ Follow up on outstanding invoices and queries.
Wednesday
__ Find a new market using links below.
Thursday: Errand Day
__ Make copies.
__ Return books to library.
__ Make deposit at bank.
Friday
__ Finish query and submit.
__ Match your query to the market.
Saturday Weekly Review
__ How was this week?
__ What's up next week?
__ Review your Projects list in your planner and check the
status.
__ Jot the next action steps for your projects on next week's
calendar.
__ Backup your computer files.
__ Virus scan your computer.
__ Update windows software at http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com
__ Update Microsoft(R) office software at http://office.microsoft.com/officeupdate/default.aspx
Sunday
__ Relax and enjoy!
__ Do something fun today!
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