Hello Fellow Writers,
I've been attending ProWritingAid's Romance Writers' Week. It is a week of live webinars beginning in the morning and ending in the evening. There are hour breaks in between sessions. The amazing thing is that all of these sessions are FREE. The presenters have a wealth of knowledge and they are generous in sharing.
Now you may say, "I don't write romance, so this doesn't apply to me." I'd like to challenge that. The authors and professionals talk about so much more. They discuss topics that apply to writers of all genres and at any level in their/your careers.
Yes, there are published romance authors speaking about the romance genre, but they also share their journey to publication, writing schedules, and how they stay motivated. They discuss whether they outline or pansters and so much more.
I just finished a session on marketing your romance novel. Everything discussed applies to marketing any book. This evening we'll hear the Indie Author's guide to Indie Editors. I'm confident this will apply to all genres.
Many of the free webinars do add in a sales pitch for a product or an author's book, etc. Why shouldn't they since they're offering free education? There is no shame in not being able to buy at the time of the webinar. Maybe one day you may buy the product, and if not, pay-it-forward one day by offering your knowledge to other writers.
There are also endless Youtube videos on the craft of writing. Libraries loan books relevant to learning the craft of writing. Some public libraries host writing critique groups that are open to the public for free.
There are many ways to continue to educate yourself with little or no budget. The next time you're in-between novels or are feeling stuck with your work in progress, consider looking into some of these options. You may find that the
stimulation will spark your creativity and help you get back on track.
Keep Writing, Keep Submitting, and Keep Smiling!
