🚨 In the middle of writing a book and feeling stuck? Read this first. 📚 After working as an editor at Riverhead Books for over 20 years and helping dozens of authors bring their ideas to life, here’s a piece of advice Jake Morrissey would say to a writer who is stuck at one point in their story and can't find a way forward. "One of the suggestions I give my authors is to have them think of a book they like or an author whose work they admire, and have them reread parts of that book or something that the author has written. What happens is that the rereading prompts them to think differently about what they're writing. It gets them out of their rut and shows them a new way forward. It's almost like asking directions from a friend. So, if you get stuck in your own writing, try dipping into a favorite author or book and see what that inspires in you." #publishing #booklaunch #selfpublishing #writingtips #authors #nonfiction #fiction #bookmarketing

One of the most common questions writers ask is how to begin. The truth is that strong opening paragraphs usually rely on a few simple approaches. In the latest Typed and True™ post, we walk through several of these techniques and explain why the first paragraph carries so much weight in professional writing. Read the post here: https://lnkd.in/gPXMFNmk #Copybrighters #GhostwritingStudio #WritingAdvice #TypedAndTrue

This is one of my favorite writing tips. Can't figure out where to start or what to write? Try the 10- minute brain dump exercise. Grab a pad and pen, and set your timer for 10 minutes. (No cheating - have to use paper and pen) Then just write. Yes literally write. Of course, the ideas you write should be centered around the message of your book. There's no editing or censoring. There's no right or wrong. Once you get started you're going to find out you unlocked a treasure trove of ideas. #writingtips #writenonfiction #womenwhowrite

What Beta Reading Solves You've written the whole thing. You know every character, every plot twist, every reason why that scene matters. And that's exactly the problem. When you're that close to your manuscript, it's almost impossible to see it the way a reader will. The pacing issue in chapter 7. The character motivation that makes sense in your head but doesn't land on the page. The world-building detail you forgot to explain. That's what a beta reader is for, a fresh pair of eyes that reads your story as a reader, not as its creator. If you're sitting on a finished (or nearly finished) draft and wondering if it's ready, that wondering is your sign. 👀 #writing #betareading #betareader #clarity #writingstyle #writer #author #bookwriting #book #writinganovel #novel #booklover #books #manuscript #services #fiverr #editing

Starting a new book project always brings a certain kind of excitement. This week we’re beginning a new author project, meeting in person to start the onboarding process and map out the structure of the book. Showing up early, laptop ready, ideas flowing, and preparing to spend the next few days helping an author turn their story into a powerful manuscript. Ghostwriting isn’t just about writing words. It’s about listening deeply, understanding the message behind the story, and shaping ideas into a book that truly connects with readers. Follow @myownghostwriter for more behind-the-scenes moments and insights from the world of professional ghostwriting. If you’ve been thinking about writing a book but aren’t sure how to structure it or bring it to life, reach out to learn how My Own Ghostwriter can help guide the process from idea to publish-ready manuscript. #ghostwriter #writeabook #authorjourney #thoughtleadership #bookwriting #professionalwriter #entrepreneurauthor #behindthescenes #authorlife

Starting a new book project always brings a certain kind of excitement. This week we’re beginning a new author project, meeting in person to start the onboarding process and map out the structure of the book. Showing up early, laptop ready, ideas flowing, and preparing to spend the next few days helping an author turn their story into a powerful manuscript. Ghostwriting isn’t just about writing words. It’s about listening deeply, understanding the message behind the story, and shaping ideas into a book that truly connects with readers. Follow @myownghostwriter for more behind-the-scenes moments and insights from the world of professional ghostwriting. If you’ve been thinking about writing a book but aren’t sure how to structure it or bring it to life, reach out to learn how My Own Ghostwriter can help guide the process from idea to publish-ready manuscript. #ghostwriter #writeabook #authorjourney #thoughtleadership #bookwriting #professionalwriter #entrepreneurauthor #behindthescenes #authorlife

Many writers finish a manuscript but worry about grammar, structure, and readability. Even great ideas need refinement before reaching readers. Professional editing improves clarity, strengthens storytelling, and prepares your book for publishing standards. Get Manuscript Reviewed. #BookEditing #AuthorTips #WritingCommunity #ManuscriptEditing #BookAuthors #WritingHelp #PublishingSupport #AuthorSuccess

After reading thousands of books—and writing 24 of my own—here's what I can tell you: Most writing isn't bad. It's just untranslated. Writers see the scene clearly in their mind—the movement, the emotion, the world—but they don't fully transfer that experience onto the page in a way the reader can follow. So the reader ends up asking, even subconsciously: - Where am I? - What's happening? - Why does this feel unclear? And when that happens, they don't complain. They just… drift. Not because they want to. Because they haven't been invited into the story. Into the world you built. Clarity isn't about simplifying your ideas. It's about translating them so the reader can experience what you see. When that clicks, everything changes. That's exactly what I map out inside Purple Pencil™—what's clear, what's not, and how to move your writing forward. #Clarity #CreativeProcess #FindYourVoice #InnerWork #purplepencil #siecreates

Want to write a novel but don't know where to start? This free PDF will give you the 5 Key Steps to creating a novel readers can't put down. #fictionwriter #amwriting #howtowriteanovel https://lnkd.in/dUbcei-h

4 Best Books on Writing for Beginners That Will Actually Help You Be a Better Writer (No, This List Does NOT Include ‘The Elements of Style’ by Strunk and White) #bookquote #readinglist #followback