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<\/a><\/h1>\n9 Ways I Invest in Myself as a Writer<\/span><\/h1>\n1. Write every day.<\/span><\/h2>\nI endeavor to write 500 words every day. This habit helps me get past the idea that I have to feel like writing to write. I don’t have to write. I choose to write. If I want to develop as a writer, I must practice. On days I feel less than inspired, I journal my thoughts or respond to a prompt.<\/span><\/p>\n2. Attend workshops.<\/span><\/h2>\nSince I joined Word Weavers International<\/a>, I’ve gone to two writers\u2019 workshops. Both helped me add to my writer\u2019s toolbox and encouraged me to keep pressing forward as a writer.<\/span><\/p>\n3. Participate in a writer’s group.<\/span><\/h2>\nI’m part of two writers\u2019 groups. Word Weavers critiques<\/a> help me hone my skill. The other group is an accountability group.<\/span><\/p>\n4. Submit my writing for publication.<\/span><\/h2>\nI took this brave step of submitting my writing for publication after a year of waiting. I decided to submit my writing to face my fear not unlike diving into the deep end of the pool for the first time.<\/span><\/p>\n5. Post for my blog.<\/span><\/h2>\nWhen I write for my blog, I develop my writer\u2019s voice and focus on my audience.<\/span><\/p>\n6. Edit old writing.<\/span><\/h2>\nOne reason I edit writing is to make my writing better. Another reason is so I can see how I’ve developed as a writer.<\/span><\/p>\n7. Read books on writing.<\/span><\/h2>\nThere are books for every style of writing as well as books on grammar. When I come across another question I have about how to use a comma, I head to my books.<\/span><\/p>\n8. Read books (not specifically on writing).<\/span><\/h2>\nReading, in general, helps me learn how published authors write. When I read, it’s like being tutored by the best.<\/span><\/p>\n9. Buy writers’ tools.<\/span><\/h2>\nA new pen or journal is a writer\u2019s tool on the low tech side. Apps like Scrivener and Microsoft Word are techie. Getting the right tools don’t make a writer better. But even a great chef does better with his favorite tools.<\/span><\/p>\n
\nInvest in yourself now by registering to attend the Lexington Word Weavers Blogging & Social Media Workshop on April 1, 2017. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nCheck out the link below for more information and to register: <\/span><\/p>\nBlogging & Social Media Workshop<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n![\"cheryl-simpson\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lexingtonwordweavers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Cheryl-Simpson.jpg?resize=150%2C150\")
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Lexington Word Weavers member Cheryl Simpson<\/strong> writes real stories from her real life \u2014 a life made whole through the gospel. <\/span><\/p>\nCheck out her blog @ Realing<\/strong> In Life<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
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What are some ways you invest in yourself as a writer? Share in the comments below. <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n9 Ways I Invest in Myself as a #Writer #LexWW <\/a><\/span>Click To Tweet<\/a><\/span>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
9 Ways I Invest in Myself as a Writer 1. Write every day. I endeavor to write 500 words every day. This habit helps me get past the idea that I have to feel like writing to write. I don’t have to write. I choose to write. If I want to develop as a writer, …<\/p>\n
I endeavor to write 500 words every day. This habit helps me get past the idea that I have to feel like writing to write. I don’t have to write. I choose to write. If I want to develop as a writer, I must practice. On days I feel less than inspired, I journal my thoughts or respond to a prompt.<\/span><\/p>\n Since I joined Word Weavers International<\/a>, I’ve gone to two writers\u2019 workshops. Both helped me add to my writer\u2019s toolbox and encouraged me to keep pressing forward as a writer.<\/span><\/p>\n I’m part of two writers\u2019 groups. Word Weavers critiques<\/a> help me hone my skill. The other group is an accountability group.<\/span><\/p>\n I took this brave step of submitting my writing for publication after a year of waiting. I decided to submit my writing to face my fear not unlike diving into the deep end of the pool for the first time.<\/span><\/p>\n When I write for my blog, I develop my writer\u2019s voice and focus on my audience.<\/span><\/p>\n One reason I edit writing is to make my writing better. Another reason is so I can see how I’ve developed as a writer.<\/span><\/p>\n There are books for every style of writing as well as books on grammar. When I come across another question I have about how to use a comma, I head to my books.<\/span><\/p>\n Reading, in general, helps me learn how published authors write. When I read, it’s like being tutored by the best.<\/span><\/p>\n A new pen or journal is a writer\u2019s tool on the low tech side. Apps like Scrivener and Microsoft Word are techie. Getting the right tools don’t make a writer better. But even a great chef does better with his favorite tools.<\/span><\/p>\n Invest in yourself now by registering to attend the Lexington Word Weavers Blogging & Social Media Workshop on April 1, 2017. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Check out the link below for more information and to register: <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Lexington Word Weavers member Cheryl Simpson<\/strong> writes real stories from her real life \u2014 a life made whole through the gospel. <\/span><\/p>\n Check out her blog @ Realing<\/strong> In Life<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n What are some ways you invest in yourself as a writer? Share in the comments below. <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n9 Ways I Invest in Myself as a #Writer #LexWW <\/a><\/span>Click To Tweet<\/a><\/span>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 9 Ways I Invest in Myself as a Writer 1. Write every day. I endeavor to write 500 words every day. This habit helps me get past the idea that I have to feel like writing to write. I don’t have to write. I choose to write. If I want to develop as a writer, …<\/p>\n2. Attend workshops.<\/span><\/h2>\n
3. Participate in a writer’s group.<\/span><\/h2>\n
4. Submit my writing for publication.<\/span><\/h2>\n
5. Post for my blog.<\/span><\/h2>\n
6. Edit old writing.<\/span><\/h2>\n
7. Read books on writing.<\/span><\/h2>\n
8. Read books (not specifically on writing).<\/span><\/h2>\n
9. Buy writers’ tools.<\/span><\/h2>\n
\nBlogging & Social Media Workshop<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n
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