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The five mistakes self-published authors make

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The first draft of your book in 3 days

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5 editing steps you must know to write a successful book

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How writers make people read to the end

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Need an injection of inspiration and fresh ideas for your writing?

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Improve Your Writing With This Simple Formula!

I'm not big on formulas, but I want to share a simple one with you that will improve all your writing.
This video will help your content to be more valuable to your ideal audience. It will support you to be more effective in keeping people engaged. Learn to use fewer words to say what you want more powerfully.
See how I apply this in one of my two novels (they've won 20 literary awards between them):
Different:
www.amazon.com/Different-Datta-Groover/dp/0983268940
The Reluctant Visionary:
www.amazon.com/Reluctant-Visionary-Datta-Groover/dp/1956108084
Chapters:
00:00 Powerful Formula!
00:35 Not Paint by Numbers
00:52 No Formulas?
01:13 Formula Explained
02:36 Value
02:46 Don't take out too many words
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5:54

This can ruin your book!

Просмотров 76810 месяцев назад

What you don't know about character arcs can ruin your book, be it fiction, non-fiction, or memoir. Knowing about them will not only make your book better, but that understanding will give you some serious insights, making everything you watch or read more interesting. Check out the arcs in my two novels (they've won 20 literary awards between them): Different: www.amazon.com/Different-Datta-Gr...

The five mistakes self-published authors make

19:09

The five mistakes self-published authors make

Просмотров 1,8 тыс.2 года назад

If you’ve never published your own book, you’ve probably at least thought about it. You may even be planning on it. In this video, I describe the five mistakes self-published authors make, that I've observed in my experience with hundreds of authors. You must avoid these mistakes for your books to be bought, read, and have the opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives. Check out this v...

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The first draft of your book in 3 days

Просмотров 2 тыс.2 года назад

Link mention in video: Here it is: lp.theawakenedschool.com/the-inspired-writer Do you think I'm crazy to suggest you can write the first draft of your book in three days? Not only is it possible, it’s actually the best way to get things rolling on your book. Check out this short video on the subject so you can learn how to get your book done in a fraction of the time that most people spend. I’...

5 editing steps you must know to write a successful book

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5 editing steps you must know to write a successful book

Просмотров 1,5 тыс.2 года назад

Did you know that there are 5 editing steps you must know to write a successful book? Some of these steps apply to all types of writing, some apply to specific types of writing, but all five apply to books, and if you don’t know about them, your book will suffer. They are simple, easy to use, and THEY WORK. My novel, Different (winner of 12 literary awards), is available on Amazon at www.amazon...

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How writers make people read to the end

Просмотров 1,7 тыс.2 года назад

What are people talking about from the 2022 Academy Awards ceremony? Not so much who won best actor or actress, or best picture. They are talking about Will Smith slapping Chris Rock. What does this have to do with your writing? Everything! Do you ever wonder if people read everything you write, all the way to the end? You can stop wondering because they most likely don’t. Most people do not fi...

Need an injection of inspiration and fresh ideas for your writing?

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Need an injection of inspiration and fresh ideas for your writing?

Просмотров 1692 года назад

Do you need an injection of inspiration and fresh ideas for your writing? This is a short tour of how I use 3 specific writing tips when. . . - I feel discouraged about my writing progress - I have an epiphany in the middle of the night that I could use in my writing, OR . . . - I need an injection of inspiration and fresh ideas. Don’t judge me for my costume changes in this week’s video. I got...

First Page Critique: Don't make these mistakes.

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First Page Critique: Don't make these mistakes.

Просмотров 1,6 тыс.2 года назад

Download the PDF versions of this 1st page critique: Version with tracked changes and detailed notes: dattagroover.com/download/first-page-critique/ Original Version: dattagroover.com/download/first-page-critique-original/ Final Version (without notes or tracked changes): dattagroover.com/download/first-page-critique-final/ A brave soul has agreed to allow the first page of her manuscript to be...

Top things I learned at the Superstars Writing Conference

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Top things I learned at the Superstars Writing Conference

Просмотров 4932 года назад

My novel, Different (winner of 12 literary awards), is available on Amazon at www.amazon.com/Different-Datta-Groover-ebook/dp/B07PB48QX6 Last week, I attended an exciting professional writers’ workshop and conference in Colorado Springs. It was exciting for me because I learned some valuable information, which I thought I already knew. In this short video, I’m going to share seven things about ...

An easy technique to improve your writing

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An easy technique to improve your writing

Просмотров 1,5 тыс.2 года назад

Do you want your writing to feel easier and more fun? This easy-to-use technique will make you feel like you’re breezing through the first few drafts of your writing project. I want to save you from those writing sessions where you feel bogged down. This technique will improve your writing for sure . . . and will be an immediate pay-off will be that it will put you in a greater flow and focus w...

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What writers can learn from YouTube

Просмотров 6022 года назад

In this video I share powerful examples from some of the biggest RUclips stars - many of whom make tens of millions of dollars per year at their craft. I include how you can apply those principles to make your writing more effective and impactful. I include things I’ve learned from these masters of their craft, and I believe they can help you become an even better writer than you already are. #...

What you don’t know about writers' block

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What you don’t know about writers' block

Просмотров 3062 года назад

You probably know the pain of writers’ block. If you don’t know that pain, then you may either be one of the fortunate few - or you may just not be aware of how much it affects you. Writer’s block comes in many forms: it might manifest in finding other tasks to do when it is our “time” to write. It may come in the form of not knowing what to write, or in the feeling that everything we write is ...

How I came up with my goals and writing plans for 2022

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How I came up with my goals and writing plans for 2022

Просмотров 1042 года назад

First of all, I want to thank everyone for the emails asking me where my weekly videos of gone. That has been very encouraging, and my short answer is I am regrouping and finding ways to make those videos more effective, so you get more out of them in 2022. I’ve had some inspiring time setting my goals and outlining my plan for writing next year. Giving yourself time for this is important, beca...