Persuasive Writing Techniques: A Step-By-Step Approach

If you’re a writer, you need to be able to use persuasive writing techniques. After all, you want people to read what you write. And maybe you want them to buy your book or article. There’s more than one way to win an argument. Ancient Greek philosopher and polymath Aristotle developed his own philosophy on […] The post Persuasive Writing Techniques:...

Nov 2020

Inspired to Write: 20 Inspiring Quotes to Help You Through Difficult Times

Editor’s note: To be inspired to write in these difficult times is hard. With so much going on in the world, it can feel impossible to carry on writing when such monumental events are unfolding before our eyes. So this week we’re re-publishing one of Mary’s most popular posts to help re-inspire you to write. […] The post Inspired to Write: 20 Inspiring...

Apr 2020

7 Powerful Lessons From 7 Legendary Writers

Being a legendary writer is no easy feat.  In fact, being even a half-way decent writer is hard. It requires bravery, honesty and gumption. Above all, it requires you to be resilient and immune to criticism—both external and self.  What makes a writer successful? And what can be learned from literary legends past and present?  […] The post 7 Powerful...

Apr 2020

How Joining a Virtual Book club Can Help Deal With Coronavirus Stress

Editor’s note: We don’t normally publish posts from companies, but in these stressful times we want to help WritetoDone readers as much as possible. As many of us are forced to stay at home, here’s one company that might just be able to make that time less stressful. Please note: WritetoDone has no affiliation with […] The post How Joining a Virtual...

Mar 2020

You Are What You read: Bookshelves of the Famous

There’s an old saying ‘clothes maketh the man’ and it’s equally true of books, you are what you read. You can definitely judge a man, or woman, by the books they read. So, in these difficult times, here’s a fun infographic showing just what some famous people have on their bookshelves… Let me know in […] The post You Are What You read: Bookshelves...

Mar 2020

You Are What You read: Bookshelves of the Famous

There’s an old saying ‘clothes maketh the man’ and it’s equally true of books, you are what you read. You can definitely judge a man, or woman, by the books they read. So, in these difficult times, here’s a fun infographic showing just what some famous people have on their bookshelves… Let me know in […] The post You Are What You read: Bookshelves...

Mar 2020

Gratitude Journal: How to Calm Anxiety and Boost Your Immunity

Do you feel anxious about the future? What if you could decrease your anxiety by writing a gratitude journal?In this article, you'll find a simple way to calm down and become more resilient, mentally and physically. When you see bad news piling up, it’s easy to become anxious, especially if it is something like a pandemic […] The post Gratitude Journal:...

Mar 2020

4 Killer Ways to Find Ideas for Your Next Bestseller

You know the feeling. It’s time to sit down and start planning your next bestseller and… nothing.  Well, you’re not alone. Coming up with book ideas can be an absolute nightmare if you’re feeling uninspired, and if you’re looking to produce a bestselling book. Let’s look at four ways to come up with book ideas […] The post 4 Killer Ways to Find Ideas...

Feb 2020

Word Count of Famous Novels (& How Long it Took to Write Them)[Infographic]

Ever needed to know the word count of famous novels? Maybe to work out what your own novel’s word count should be. Or ever wondered how long they took to write? So you could work out how long you should take to write yours. Ignoring the greats for a moment, the obvious answer to the […] The post Word Count of Famous Novels (& How Long it Took...

Feb 2020

How to Make Money Translating Other Authors’ Works (or Your Own)

Editor’s note: Are you a writer? Do you speak a second language? To make money translating other authors’ works (or your own), then, might be an unexpected income stream… Many writers focus solely on their own writing projects, honing their craft over the years and pursuing that goal of making a living from writing. Few […] The post How to Make Money...

Feb 2020