Lesson 4: Organization

Ok, hey, sorry I haven't updated in forever! I haven't had the ideas lately! Now I do! I promise my posts will now be consistent. If I'm too busy and I cannot be consistent, I shall warn you guys, so that you know I cannot write a post at the moment. Alright? Good.

Today's lesson will be about organization and how important it is to be very well organized if writing is your passion, like it is mine. I know, I know, a LOT of preparation is required to be a writer, but only a true writer at heart follows through with it because it's their passion, it's what they love. Now, let's begin.

Ok, so your first question may be; Why do we need to be well organized to be a writer? So, here's the deal. Being well organized helps you become a better person because it makes it easier to find what you need. Specifically for a writer, it helps you achieve.

You may ask now; How does organization help me achieve? Organization helps achieving goals because if you're well organized, you don't lose important things. A good writer stays focused; their mind is set only to look forward. Organization only helps improve those talents that you may already possess.  If you don't already possess them, organization helps you possess them.

Organization helps keep things in order. It's very important to be well organized, whether you're a writer or not!

Thanks!

Zemmzemm

Lesson 3: Inspiration

Ok, here's a little lesson on inspiration... 


I know as a writer, life isn't all that easy. (writer-wise) You may think, all you need to do is write a few words... and BAM! There you are, you're a writer. But, that's not how it goes.  To write, you need a good imagination, LOTS of time and support from others. So, where do you get ideas? I know I went over this a bit in Lesson 2: Brainstorming, although I am going to briefly review it.


 Inspiration can come from MANY different things. I once got inspiration for a story idea from a bowl of cheerios cereal. You may be thinking, really, a bowl of cereal gave you inspiration for a story? But in fact it is very true. 


Ok, so one morning I was having a bowl of cheerios, just like usual. You know how cereal gets all soggy and starts to break up into little pieces when you leave it for too long? Well, that's what happened to my cereal. And it formed little shapes, like symbols. I used those little shapes from my cheerios in my story. 


So, you see? Inspiration can come from some famous author, a friend, something you see on the TV, or it could possibly come to you in a bowl of cereal. Finding something that inspires you isn't always easy. You see, it depends on the person. I may think a few shapes in a bowl of cereal are inspiring, while someone else thinks they are just a few pieces of cereal. I can't tell you how to get inspiration, it depends on YOU. You may be inspired by what I write and use it to educate others (which I highly recommend) or this may be something you are barely interested in. (I'm hoping that's not the case, but if it is it doesn't matter! Everyone has their own opinions and interests!) 


So, I hope that inspired you and that you will use this information to good use.


Zaphirah :D


P.S And if this did inspire you please tell me! I want to know! :D

Just a tiny reminder...

I just wanted to tell you that I have updated my post: Success never comes before work.

I hope you re-visit the post. Don't be shy to ask questions or make comments! I am open to ALL kinds of questions from ALL kinds of readers/blog visitors! So please don't hesitate to comment on my blog, and I will answer you back on my blog. Also, if you have a blog/website you'd like to share with me, I'd be happy to visit it! 

Thanks for your attention,

Zaphirah :)

Lesson 2: Brainstorming

Today's words of advice will be about brainstorming. Very often the hardest part about writing a book, is getting it started. Brainstorming is a way to free your imagination, let it loose! Brainstorming can often help you think of ideas to use when you are writing. It is a great place to start when you just don't have any ideas! After all, ideas don't grow on trees!  After you've jotted them down, afterwards you can see if they'll be of any use to you. Brainstorming helps push that giant cement block out of your way!  I have a few tips from author Joel A. Sutherland to help you brainstorm some ideas for your writing. 

Tip #1: Think about your interests, maybe one of your interests might be something that would interest others.

Tip #2: Get a pen or pencil and a piece of paper and write down all the things that come to your mind. Anything! It could be something really random, like cheese. Or it could be something useful, like a wizard that's secretly a vampire.

Tip #3: Be creative! Let your imagination loose! Literally! But don't forget to write all of your ideas down before they escape you!

Hope this helps!

Zaphirah :o)

Lesson 1: Determination

To be a good and successful author, you must have determination. You need to believe that you can do it!  And you can! If you never give up,  you will go far! Here's a recipe for successful writing:

1 cup of determination

1/4 cup of patience 

... and a whole lot of imagination!

A little luck wouldn't hurt either! 

You should write because you love to and because you want readers to enjoy and savour your passion for writing. There's nothing better than being so greatly appreciated for your writing! Believe me, I know! In grade 6 my english teacher read my story and I got 100%! That's not all!  She even asked for an autographed copy of my first published book! I will never forget her. I hope that someday she will visit my blog and leave a little comment. She gave me lots of support. She knew I could do it! 


I want to make you all good and successful writers, so that you may be flattered by nice comments, asked for your autograph, and much more! 


A quick tip. Fame is only a desire and extra. You don't need to be famous to be recognized as a good writer. The only thing you need is determination and good support! 

Your friend,

Zaphirah :o)


P.S A special thank you to my grade 6 english teacher!

Good ideas require hard work

Writing isn't easy. It is sometimes hard to think of good ideas. Your garbage may be filled with crumpled up ideas, but don't give up on yourself. A good idea requires a lot of thought. You need to think of something unique, yet at the same time something that will grab the attention of the reader You need ideas that people will be interested in. Start little by little. Just by writing a little each day. It doesn't have to be for very long, 10 minutes will suffice. Don't write for too long, take breaks in between. Take a walk. It often freshens up your mind by going putside for a little. Whatever you do don't quit! Ideas don't grow off trees! 

'Having imagination, it takes you an hour to write a paragraph that, if you were unimaginative, would take only a minute.'

Franklin P Adams

You need to dig a little and find something unique that will grab the reader's attention!

Bye!

Zaphirah :o)

Christmas

My Christmas was great! How was yours? I'd love to hear your ideas so just leave a comment and I will get back to you as soon as possible.

Thanks a lot!

Zaphirah :o)

P.S Like my new signature!