Barbara King
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Barbara King is a full-time writing coach and novelist. King is a recent college graduate from Southern New Hampshire University where she earned her BA in Creative Writing.
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- Top Story - April 2024
All Writers Need FeedbackTop Story - April 2024
I was recently having a conversation with a new writer about her novel. She is currently in the process of editing her work and to be supportive I offered to give it a read and give her some feedback - she told me that she did not want anyone reading it until it was published.
By Barbara King25 days ago in Writers
This 100-Year-Old Writing Advice Is Still Relevant Today
While the world of writing has been known to change here and there the concept of writing hasn't. A storyteller from 100 years ago has the same goals in mind that a writer in this day and age has - to tell the story inside of them.
By Barbara King26 days ago in Writers
How to Start Your Writing Habit in Just Ten Minutes
Writing regularly is one of the hardest parts of being a writer. Sure some will argue that developing dynamic plots and realistic characters or marketing the book once it's complete are the hardest part of writing, but the ones who think that have already built their writing habit so their opinion will count down the line.
By Barbara King27 days ago in Writers
Why It's Absolutely Worth It to Write Every Single Day
Writing every day is the most common piece of writing advice out there and it's for good reason. Now this doesn't mean that you are expected to sit at your computer and knock out a minimum of 1,000 words or a chapter in your novel every single day from now until your hands fall off - That would be unrealistic and unattainable.
By Barbara King29 days ago in Writers
4 Things Bestselling Authors Don't Want You To Know
A bestselling author with millions of book sales, thousands of devoted fans, and a large online following can seem like a god among the rest of us writers who may be struggling to get our foot through the doorway let alone climb to the highest room in the tower.
By Barbara Kingabout a month ago in Writers
If You Want To Make A Living As An Author - Don't Quit Your Day Job
Before we begin I'd like to remind you that financial stability is not a guarantee as an author. Even the most successful authors are not guaranteed high returns or long-lasting royalty checks no matter how popular their books are when they are published. Do not assume you have failed if you have not reached stability as an author.
By Barbara Kingabout a month ago in Writers
3 Things That Destroy Your Writing
Have you ever wondered how someone could write wrong when there's no wrong way to write? It's more common than you think and I know you've experienced it for yourself - those books that you were looking forward to reading because they're all anyone can talk about in your reading groups -
By Barbara Kingabout a month ago in Writers
3 Powerful Ways To Outline Your Novel
I'm sure the pantsers have long since run away and avoided clicking on this article at all costs so I'm not too worried that those who are reading this are going to start arguing with me in the comments about how outlining ruins the idea of writing a novel.
By Barbara Kingabout a month ago in Writers
The Secret To Becoming A Writer IS Easier Than You Think
I've always wanted to learn how to run a marathon. Sure I know the steps, one foot in front of the other until I reach the finish line, but just like with writing where in its simplicity we are putting one word in front of the other until we reach the end of the story, there's a bit more to it than this.
By Barbara Kingabout a month ago in Writers