10 Writing Tips Every New Author Needs Before Publishing
Are you a new writer looking to improve your craft? In this video, I break down 10 fundamental writing tips every new author needs to know before publishing their first book. Discover how to write a novel effectively and get valuable writing advice to refine your creative writing skills. You can apply these writing techniques today and instantly improve your craft. This is writing advice for beginners but even published authors will find value in this video.
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0:00 Intro
0:47 Tip 1: Prove It (show don't tell)
2:55 Tip 2: Prune the Prose (cut out weak writing)
4:24 Tip 3: Skip the Toothbrushing (on the nose writing)
5:43 Tip 4: Stick with said and asked
7:34 Tip 5: Don't Filter
9:14 Tip 6: 1+1= 1/2
9:43 Tip 7: Choose the Hammer (active vs. passive)
10:20 Tip 8: Plant Your Flag (hedging)
11:03 Tip 9: Distill Your Dialogue
11:56 Tip 10: No Crutches (choosing strong verbs)