|
Writing on the Run Tip of the Week, 9-3-06, "A Question for the Sandman"
|
Allen Anderson
|
Sep 04, 2006 01:54 PDT
|
Writing on the Run Tip of the Week
September 3, 2006
Visit us at www.writingontherun.com
A "101 Best Websites for Writers"
Choice by Writer's Digest, May 2005
Dear Writing Friends,
Welcome to the Writing on the Run Tip of the Week.
Okay, here's the gratifying part of writing and publishing - when
readers write back. Of course, not everyone will love what you wrote,
but those who take the time to tell you how much your words have meant
to them truly brighten your day.
So why not try it out?
Send something you wrote to a friend who will give you some positive
strokes. Preface the letter with a request for the friend to only tell
you what he or she likes. You'll get plenty about what people don't like
later on. But early on in the creative process, the gentle rain of
encouragement will make the flowers grow.
****
We want to keep the focus of this newsletter on the inspiring and
practical suggestions that will make your writing life easier and more
fulfilling. So this week we will be sending you a "Special Edition" of
the Writing on the Run Tip of the Week. It is a one-time event to offer
more information about our new book, RESCUED: Saving Animals from
Disaster.
We ask you to please help spread the word that RESCUED is a must-read
for everyone who has an animal companion or who cares about saving
animal and human lives. Thank you!
****
Remember, life is your page.
Today's Tip of the Week will put you to sleep - productively.
We hope these tips bring you closer to achieving your writing goals and
inspire you to share your own great ideas for how to enjoy writing, even
when life gets busy.
We invite you to e-mail this week's tip in its entirety to, other
writers who might benefit from it.
Sincerely,
Allen and Linda Anderson
* * * * *
TIP OF THE WEEK
A QUESTION FOR THE SANDMAN
Excerpt from "101 Tips for Writing on the Run" by Allen and Linda
Anderson
Prior to going to bed, write a question you have about your writing
project. This question may relate to a character, plot point, article
theme, or some other creative aspect of your writing.
Place the written question under your pillow. This cues your
subconscious mind to help you find the answer to your question.
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT:
What questions do you have this week for "The Sandman"?
* * * * *
WRITING QUOTES OF THE WEEK:
"There is no royal path to good writing; and such paths as exist do not
lead through neat critical gardens, various as they are, but through the
jungles of self, the world, and of craft."
--Jessamyn West
"One of the most feared expressions in modern times is 'The computer is
down.'"
--Norman Augustine
"All words are pegs to hang ideas on."
--Henry Ward Beecher
* * * * *
ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEW BOOK:
RESCUED: Saving Animals From Disaster by Allen and Linda Anderson, New
World Library with a foreword by U.S. Senator John Ensign. Visit
www.rescuedsavinganimals.net for a preview of the book. This book can
now be ordered on Amazon.com, Bn.com, and other online bookstores and is
available in bookstores and from www.newworldlibrary.com. The authors
and publisher are donating a portion of book's proceeds to animal rescue
organizations.
Comment about RESCUED:
"Compelling, fascinating, and most important -- highly moral."
--Ben Stein, author, actor, commentator
PREVIOUS BOOKS:
ANGEL DOGS: Divine Messengers of Love, by Allen and Linda Anderson,
published by New World Library, with a foreword by Willard Scott.
RAINBOWS & BRIDGES: An Animal Companion Memorial Kit by Allen and Linda
Anderson, published by New World Library.
ANGEL CATS: Divine Messengers of Comfort
GOD'S MESSENGERS: What Animals Teach Us about the Divine
ANGEL ANIMALS: Exploring Our Spiritual Connection with Animals.
All of Allen and Linda's books are available at online or regular
bookstores, some Costco stores, and at many gift shops that sell animal
books. ANGEL CATS and ANGEL DOGS are also available through One Spirit
Book Club.
COMING SOON:
ANGEL HORSES: Divine Messengers of Hope by Allen and Linda Anderson,
New World Library (September 2006).
THIS WEEK'S LIVE RADIO INTERVIEWS
Visit www.writingontherun.com/calendar.html to see this week's
interviews.
* * * * *
HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR 100-WORD WRITING ON THE RUN IDEA
FOR THE TIP OF THE WEEK:
Mail to: writingo-@aol.com with your best 100-word idea for making
time and space to write. Include a 25-word bio. If we publish your
idea in the newsletter, you will receive a byline and the bio in which
you can mention your own writing projects. For those of you who are
starting to write, this is a good way to get a quick publication credit.
For seasoned writers, it's a generous way to share your knowledge with
struggling starters.
* * * * *
OTHER INFORMATION
Writing on the Run is devoted to collecting and disseminating ideas and
inspiration to help people keep writing, as a vital part of their lives.
You can learn more about Writing on the Run by visiting
www.writingontherun.com.
If you send this newsletter to others (and we hope that you will),
please don't change it in any way and include the information above
about Writing on the Run (TM) Website. We'd appreciate it if you would
encourage others to subscribe. The more ideas, the better for all of
us. Thank you.
This newsletter is sent to you by Writing on the Run (TM) Copyright
2006, Allen and Linda Anderson. All rights reserved. Nothing in this
newsletter may be reproduced or published without the written permission
of the individual authors and/or copyright owners. Writing on the Run
(TM) is a trademarked name
|
|
 |
|
