1. Only you can tell your story. Same applies to everyone else.
2. If you get stuck, change it up. Sometimes it helps remove the block. Try writing at a different time, in a different place or with a different medium. Maybe write something else for a while.
3. Writing does not have to be linear. Writing chapters out of sync may help or moving them around may make the story work better.
4. Don't wait for inspiration to strike, sit down and start,
5. Don't beat yourself up if you need to take a break or aren't as productive as usual, it will come back.

1. Make writing a daily habit.
2. Write in scheduled time blocks.
3. Take regular breaks - it's good to rest the eyes!
4. Allow inspiration to come from a variety of sources, sometimes unexpected ones too.
5. Consider trying writing sprints where you keep pace with other authors. For example, I've used https://wordsprints.org/sprints to help me keep up my writing pace.

Write every day even if it's just a paragraph
Don't compare yourself to anyone else.
Learn as much as you can from reading
Don't expect your book to be perfect. Editing is important.
Don't get discouraged. It takes time to evolve.

1. Stay in your main character's deep POV.
2. Establish setting at the beginning of each scene so your reader can picture where your character is.
3. Dialogue is not like real conversation. It needs to be condensed to the salient details and should move your story forward.
4. Shorter paragraphs are more tempting to young (and old!) readers.
5. If something in a scene doesn't ring true, get rid of it sooner rather than later. You'll never miss it.

Here's what I've learned over the years of writing fiction. 1. Decide on the major genre for your next book. This helps you picture your marketplace or readers. 2. Give your main characters(s) a major goal that they must strive for. They'll probably have sub-goals along the way; problems they must solve in order to achieve the main goal. 3. Know your ending and your beginning. It's okay to change these if the story goes in a direction you didn't plan while you're drafting. 4. Work out the major turning points (events) and plan your story before you start. I know, I'm a natural'pantser' too, but it all goes much easier if I have a plan to guide me, even if it's on the back of an envelope. 5. Keep writing and editing separate. You can't do both at the same time (they use different parts of the brain). For that first draft, your main objective is to hit that word count!

If you are stuck for your next chapter, put on a headset and dictate as much as you think will be needed in the chapter to advance the plot and/or character development: any and all ideas and thoughts, bits of dialogue, etc. For me, this is especially useful first thing in the morning before all other stuff absorbs my attention (such as making a living). I always find some gold in those words on the page later and I feel some sense of writing accomplishment for the day.

Revise revise revise!
When you think you're done, cut 10 percent.
Write about the difficult things. Go into the dark places.
Listen to people talk. Eavesdrop so that you can make your dialog sing.
Don't stop.

Double check the file you are about to upload.
Make certain that it is not your master file you accidentally wrote over with one you were editing a few weeks ago. Critical life long reviews will follow.

Love and appreciate those wonderful friends who buy your first book & leave a review, and share the book info, and ask others to leave a review & respond to other reviews... whew... the best part: start planning your launch party to thank those people. It makes the countless hours we spend in front of a computer or falling asleep with a pen in our hand - worthwhile.

Write about places close to your heart and subjects you are passionate about.
Don't try to create perfect characters- create believable characters. Everyone has flaws/bad habits.
Write, write write ....the more you write, the better your writing becomes.
Don't be afraid to experiment with different genres
Start a blog - they're a great proving ground for new ideas

1. Write a book about something you enjoy doing.
2. Be honest and sincere in your book.
3. Keep it simple for all audiences.
4. Use illustrations, where possible.
5. Have a great cover that helps tell the story, and gets people to want to read the book.

1. Write a book that makes the reader feel like their eavesdropping on a conversation.
2. Write a book the makes the reader relate your story to their story.
3. Write sentences that vary in length and in structure and sound like speech.
4. Break from the story to describe the movements of the passing world. This will build tension.
5. Keep your writing personal in tone and universal in scope.

Write it badly first—a horrible first draft makes it so much easier to 'revision' it into a wonderful story—in whatever form.

First, make sure you're writing to share something in a means to connect with the audience your piece is intended for. Second, even if you only start out this way, use an easy, conversational voice. This allows the ideas, the plot and pieces of your writing to fall into place readily. You can always go back to edit it in parts to give it formality if that's what is needed. My third tip is to step away from your writing table and allow ideas to brew in your head. You don't always need to work it out on paper (or typed straight into the computer). You're giving yourself lots of room and freedom for the best storyline, word use, etc. Fourth tip is to be super selective of your words. Every word counts, no matter the length of your writing project. I know it takes time and patience, but make sure every word you choose is the perfect one in its spot. Finally, and I know you may have heard this over and over again, but edit-edit-edit. Re-read and re-write and re-think until it shines as bright as the sun. You and your writing are worth it.

Shut down the cell phone and don't open any websites. Stay focused on your WIP.