Jim Denney

Magic, Disney and a Writing Hero

To 'combat' this loneliness, I recommend that authors, or writers who want to be published and sell books, get social with other writers and authors. Find your tribe. Learn from each other. Help each … [Continue reading...] about Magic, Disney and a Writing Hero

How Can a Clothespin Help Your Writing?

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Writing with a Clothespin Excerpted from Muse of Fire: 90 Days of Inspiration for Writers by Jim Denney. “The life of the writer — such as it is — is colorless to the point of sensory deprivation. … [Continue reading...] about How Can a Clothespin Help Your Writing?

Fiction MUST Tell the Truth, by Jim Denney

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Fiction Must Tell the Truth by Jim Denney "The secret of good writing is telling the truth.”— Gordon Lish In February 2015, National Public Radio’s ombudsman confirmed that a bestselling biography … [Continue reading...] about Fiction MUST Tell the Truth, by Jim Denney

Inspiration on How to Set YOUR Daily Writing Quota, by Jim Denney

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Your Daily Quota By Jim Denney “I try to write a thousand words on a good day, about three pages.” —Historical novelist Tracy Chevalier (Girl with a Pearl Earring) Holly Black is best known … [Continue reading...] about Inspiration on How to Set YOUR Daily Writing Quota, by Jim Denney

How to Write Fearlessly, by Jim Denney

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(Amazon Link to the book is HERE.) My Ninja writing friend, Jim Denney, has written another handbook for writers. He's one of those amazing people who can write faster and more fearlessly than anyone … [Continue reading...] about How to Write Fearlessly, by Jim Denney

Motivation From Two Writing Ninjas, Jim Denney and Ray Bradbury

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My friend, Jim Denney, writes more than 50,000 words every month. He's such an inspiration. I call him a Writing Ninja. Ray Bradbury In Quickness is Truth by Jim Denney Here's an inspiring, … [Continue reading...] about Motivation From Two Writing Ninjas, Jim Denney and Ray Bradbury

Why Should You Be an Unconscious Writer? by Jim Denney

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How many of you will participate in NaNoWriMo this November? Raise your hands. Okay, put them down or your cat will think you're acting weird. Even if you're not trying to write 50,000 words in 30 … [Continue reading...] about Why Should You Be an Unconscious Writer? by Jim Denney

How to Write a Novel in 3 Days?

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"A writer who pushes to completion not only writes quickly, but brilliantly. Your goal should not be "Make it perfect," but, "Write it fast!" If you focus on writing fast, you will write … [Continue reading...] about How to Write a Novel in 3 Days?

A Time Machine, Dinosaurs, and Author Jim Denney

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Please welcome author JIM DENNEY to RANDOM today. Jim has written several awesome articles for us. The article titled HOW TO WRITE FAST has been our most popular post. Ever. This … [Continue reading...] about A Time Machine, Dinosaurs, and Author Jim Denney

Writer’s Block–What Is It and How Can You Avoid It

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The Need for Speed: Writer's Block - What Is It and How to Avoid It Part 3 by Jim Denney copyright 2012 Earlier this week Jim Denney blogged about how to write fast and why it's important. You … [Continue reading...] about Writer’s Block–What Is It and How Can You Avoid It