If you’re new to writing at Suite101, you may feel unmotivated by the first few months of low income. These tips for staying motivated are from Prerna Malik, who just finished her first six months as a Suite writer.
Before her tips for new “Suitees”, a quip:
“I don’t believe in writer’s block,” said Elmore Leonard. “I don’t know what that [...]

Are you struggling to write your novel, query letter, or book proposal? Here are five tips for ending your writing procrastination, to help you stay focused and productive…and become the successful writer you’ve always dreamed of!
Before the tips, a quip:
“Procrastination is the fear of success,” says American motivational speaker Denis Waitley. “People procrastinate because they [...]

To be a successful writer, you need to identify and break your bad writing habits. These tips will help you achieve your writing goals – whether you want to sign on with a literary agent or write more regular blog posts!
Before the tips, a quip:
“A professional writer is an amateur who didn’t quit.” – Richard [...]

The more writing you get done, the closer you are to achieving your goals as a writer! These tips for writing faster and better will help both experienced and novice writers:  freelancers, novelists, columnists, poets, bloggers, and even students working on research papers.
Before the tips, a quip: 
“All writers must go from now to once a upon a time; all [...]

These personality traits of successful writers — whether freelance writers, novelists, or published book authors – almost always lead to getting published. These traits help guide writers towards a successful writing career. And the best part is, they can be learned!
Before the tips, a quip from Elmore Leonard about writing success…
“Success seems like kind of a fluke to me. It’s not based [...]

These tips for overcoming distractions while writing at home will help you stay productive and efficient as a freelancer or novelist!
I’m earning a living as a full-time freelance writer, and thus have no stinky bus or car commute. I theoretically get more sleep – though truthfully I’m up at 5 am every day because I’m [...]