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Free help for my writer followers! My latest Super Secrets of Writing article is published in the September issue of the professional literary magazine Story Unlikley! “Rejection Infection.” Read Part One and get inoculated. Don’t catch this writer illness! It can be LETHAL!✍️💉☠️
My latest Super Secrets of Writing article is up at DreamForge Magazine of Science and Fantasy Fiction! If you’ve ever worried your characters seem like stick figures, let’s put some meat on their bones!
The secrets of 3D character generation are here, FREE if you read online! Check it out and enjoy my award-winning series, and all the other great stories and articles in this magazine!
I’m off to teach the first of my Super Secrets of Writing Suite Seminars in Vegas, baby! They’re all SOLD OUT, but if you’re attending the LTUE seminar next year in Provo, Utah, I’ll be teaching a new masterclass on this topic there. Register while you can!
Cheers!😊
Seeking a route around writer’s block? Don’t let it become a writer’s blockade! My latest article in DreamForge Magazine–“Finding Your Path Around Writer’s Block”– will help you discover fast new routes to productivity and success!
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DOUBLE JEOPARDY ROUND!
You will see a bonus at the end of my Writer’s Block article–comments by Wulf Pack Writers’ member Glenda Thompson on writer’s block, and what she does to work her way around it. Due to the constraints of the article’s length, I couldn’t include some of the other great comments I asked the Wulf Pack to share, but I can share a few here with you!
May their courage in sharing help you find understanding and solutions if writer’s block plagues you! And if you’d like more support, come join us at my Wulf Pack Writers group tier on Patreon! We’ll help you keep writing!
Here they are with their honest expressions, shared with their permission.
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“Writers block can happen to anyone, for both professionals and beginners such as myself. However, I’ve found that if I step back for a moment and assess my work, I can often find out what’s causing me to stumble. This will typically be: unrealistic situations, deviation in true character voice or action, or something my brain signals as being unreasonable. For me, writers block can also come when I’m tired, under a lot of pressure (or not enough pressure,) or haven’t plotted my story well enough. In these cases, I’ll be stubborn and push through. One more sentence. One more paragraph. One more page. I’ll plot one more scene and then write it. And soon, I’ll have picked up the pace again.”–Michelle J. Diaz, Wulf Pack Writer.
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“Writer’s block for me specifically is perfectionism. I compare what’s written on the page to what I expect the final product to be after multiple edit passes and freeze. Suddenly my writing is crap, its not good enough and I am stuck.
“What helps me get out of it is Dean Wesley Smith’s advice to “Keep it fun.” I think “What would be fun to write? What am I curious about?” and follow that. Sometimes I need to work on a different project for a day and then I can jump back in. The key for me is to write something ASAP to break the block quickly or I’ll be stuck for days or even weeks. Writers block is always self pressure for me. And its about removing that pressure and getting back to the joy of writing–why I write in the first place”–anonymous, Wulf Pack Writer
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“I’ve been struggling with some writers block for the last four months or so. Not a complete block, but a difficulty motivating myself. I have written at about half the pace I have set for a goal. I’ve seen three major reasons for the problem.
“First is conflict in the rest of my life. When difficulties arise, I find they get inside my head and take over for hours or days at a time. In such a time, I find it difficult to be creative.
“Second is disappointment in the results of my writing. I want to see improvement; I want my stories to be recognized at greater levels. I do get recognition, but it has been staying at the same level for years. Of course, this issue is due to my own expectations.
“Third is that I have had some plot and character difficulties in my novel that left me not writing even to my own desired level. I tried to push through those difficulties to keep writing, but could not succeed until I stopped and went back to work out the backstory and plot.”–Doc Honour, Wulf Pack Writer
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“For me, writer’s block shows up when I have too much stress. It leads to self doubt and keeps me from flow state. I manage my stress level by exercising, meditating, scheduling my days efficiently, and zealously guarding my writing time. I also make sure to schedule in adventure – things that connect me to friends and family, spark new creative ideas, and allow my spirit to reset. Additionally, it helps if I create an ambience that supports creative thinking. I’ll play music that inspires me, maybe light a candle, grab a beverage, and tell my family Mommy is off limits unless someone is bleeding.”–Tara B McKee, Wulf Pack Writer
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“Writers block to me is when I can’t enter a creative flow. It tends to show up when I have an unmet need somewhere in life. If I’m not taking enough time to destress from my job, I’ll end up not being able to get into creative flow and end up with a writers block. It usually happens when I stray from my work-workout-meditate-write routine for too long. Getting back to that routine usually solves the writers block.”–L. D. Burke, Wulf Pack Writer
Danny Hankner is the editor and publisher of Story Unlikely Magazine. He states it’s the fastest growing literary magazine in the country and I believe him. In just a few years time, Story Unlikely has gained over 12,000 subscribers and pays pro rate to writers! Subscribe and you’ll see why—he’s curated a genre-bending collection of literary stories by writers that can actually tell a story while filling it with heart.❤️
Danny is also a man of action that suffers no fools. Politically incorrect? No. He’s simply not afraid to express his common-sense beliefs and has fostered a magazine that allows writers to do the same. Danny is passionate and if he believes in something or someone, he’s not afraid to say it. I like straight shooters. You always know where you stand with them. They say what they mean and mean what they say.
Knowing this about Danny, imagine my joy the first time a Wulf Pack Writer showed me her acknowledgment for her submission to the magazine. This form on their portal tells everyone to get a copy of my writing book! They even posted the universal book link to make it easy for submitters to get 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐚 𝐇𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲. Crazy! I’ve never heard of such a thing. What’s more, it was a total surprise. Thank you, Story Unlikely!
Every author will tell you they’ve written a great book that will be the best decision you’ve ever made if you just pony up and buy it. But seeing a pro editor tell every writer submitting to their magazine that they need to get this book? That he’s endorsing it of his own free will to help you be the best writer that you can be? Danny Hankner tells it like it is. When an editor like Danny makes such a statement, you can take his words to the bank. Or, as my publisher Mark Leslie Lefebvre will tell you, study a copy and you can use these trade secrets to “make bank.”🏦
𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐚 𝐇𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 is my bestselling book that reveals new strategies in writing craft and storytelling that make stories, screenplays, and novels rise to the top. Get your copy through the link below and see for yourself why the editor of Story Unlikely calls it “the best book on writing he’s ever read.”⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Think you don’t need to market your work as a writer? Think again! Better yet, get inside tips on best practices from my award-winning Super Secrets of Writing Series! “You Can’t Stop the Signal, Part 2” is FREE to read at DreamForge Magazine of Science and Fantasy Fiction!
Here’s the editor’s comments:
“In today’s publishing world, writing the book is only half the battle. Readers crave connection, and even traditional publishers expect authors to handle their own marketing, from social media to building a following. Inspired by moments like Mr. Universe’s iconic line in the movie Serenity, this article starts where Part 1 left off, helping you continue to craft your brand, connect with readers, and build a platform that ensures your voice is heard.”
Writers! Get smart tips on building your Public Relations Station! You can’t stop the signal! In fact, you need all the signal you can get. 😊
Two Wulf Pack members were published in Story Unlikely magazine this month. First, congratulations to Robert Stahl with his satirical story “A Very Stable Zombie.” Well done, Robert!
Second, my latest Super Secrets of Writing article published here is: “Scene Endings: Give Each a Punch Before You Punch Out!” This is a recurring issue I see in manuscripts I edit. Dramatic scene endings make all the difference between a page-turner or a page-burner. Want editors and judges sitting on the edge of their seats through your entire story so they can hand you the gold? Then learn this critical secret by subscribing to Story Unlikely and working out with me in their Writer’s Gym!
Sign up for their free newsletter edition, but if you want to read the entire Super Secret in their Writer’s Gym, you’ll need to subscribe. Besides supporting a fun literary magazine, you’ll enjoy many VIP perks, including access to exclusive Super Secrets of Writing articles!
Don’t miss out! Cheers!
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It’s here! Hot off the press! A new Super Secrets of Writing article! Free to read in DreamForge Anvil Magazine. “Latent Talent vs. Acquired Skill: Which is Better?”
This is an age-old question among writers, with strong viewpoints on both sides of the scale. But it doesn’t have to be “Them and Us” among writers. After reading this article, I believe many will have a deeper appreciation for both sides of the fence, and in the end you’ll be asking the question: Is there really a barbed fence here at all?
Talent vs. practice: Which rules supreme? Find out in the latest issue of DreamForge!
Here’s the editor’s comments:
In this article, award-winning writer Wulf Moon delves into the age-old debate of whether natural talent or relentless practice leads to success in the world of writing. Through insightful analysis and personal experience, Moon explores which type of author truly has the best chance at publication. Can hard work and consistent practice triumph over innate talent? Does success favor those who put in the hours, honing their craft every single day, or is the spark of a brilliant mind too powerful to overcome?
Here’s the link to the article: DreamForge (mywebportal.app)
And here’s the link to the latest issue: DreamForge (mywebportal.app)
DreamForge kindly makes these articles free to read for anyone, but if you like what you see, why not support the cause? Every subscription gives DreamForge the power to keep buying stories into the future, stories from writers like you! And I do know for a fact editors are thrilled when you say in your cover letter I’m a paid subscriber and I love your magazine.
Hmm. Maybe I need to make that another Super Secret! 🙂
Enjoy!
That’s right! A new article in my Super Secrets series to help you succeed in your writing. This article is titled “The Price of Victory.” I’ve won over fifty writing awards, and this Secret is a big reason why. Understanding the importance of weighty sacrifice to achieve victory in the climax can give your story the necessary gravitas to make it stand out from all others–especially in writing contests and professional magazine open calls.
Change your destiny! Give your story the weight it needs to win weighty awards! This article is FREE to read at Story Unlikely magazine, but there are many benefits to subscribing. I hope you’ll enjoy the article, but I also hope you’ll support this worthy market with over 9,000 subscribers. Cheers!
Read “The Price of Victory” HERE.
Read the featured stories and subscribe to Story Unlikely HERE.
𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐘𝐎𝐔! A fresh on-demand writing class in Wulf Moon’s Super Secrets of Writing Teachable School!
𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞
Have you seen Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles’ moves at the end of a perfect balance beam routine? That final flourish combined with her shining smile caps the moment as she lands, signaling to the judges that this routine soared from start to finish. When a gymnast sticks their landing, every part of the routine comes to a head in that moment, and the crowd roars at the satisfying conclusion.
The same is true with our stories. Every element of a tale must be in perfect balance, but the last thing read leaves the final impression. Fail to stick your landing, and the entire tale unravels. What had appeared effortless and entrancing suddenly falls short and stumbles.
Have you wished you could stick your landings like a gold medal gymnast? Would you like to write a final scene that makes your readers swoon? Or a poignant closing moment that brings a tear to an editor’s eye? Perhaps you seek that perfect last line that moves your readers to whisper, “Oh, my. This writer is good. What a story.”
Then learn how to stick your landing! All the ingredients to cast this spell are here, ready for you to give that final flawless flourish to your spellbinding routine. This webinar reveals six elements necessary to pull off that perfect landing like a master. Learn how to write endings that grip the heart. Rise to the top of the competition to get published and win the gold!
Saddle up! Learn the secrets of prize-winning stories. Land on your feet with a flourish that makes the crowd roar and moves judges to hold up tens! This class walks through my favorite Clint Eastwood Western to show you how it’s done!
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𝐍𝐄𝐖! My latest SUPER SECRETS of Writing article dropped today at DreamForge Magazine! “𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐫𝐜: 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐖𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞.” FREE to read! Here’s the editor’s comments:
“An insightful article delving into the heart of storytelling— the transformation of characters from within. This piece explores the concept of the internal character arc, highlighting its crucial role in crafting multi-dimensional characters who resonate with readers. By examining the journey characters undergo as they confront and evolve through their internal struggles, the article reveals how these transformations not only drive the narrative but also mirror our own human experiences.”
Hot off the press and you can read it for FREE!
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