I should state here that this is an opinion piece, if you’re looking for writing tips today, this isn’t it.  Sorry.
I want to rant just a bit today, or maybe rant quite a bit, or I may even fully climb up on the soapbox, but I want to complain about all the writing tips you get in your email.
Several years ago I signed up for some writing tips from a rather well-known writer on the web.  I was a bit disappointed in most of the content I received as tips.  …

Sometimes it helps to create order before you begin writing.  You should decide a few things before you begin:
1.  Who are your readers?  What are your readers looking for?  What do they know or want to know?  What opinions do they have?
2.  What is your purpose of writing?  What do you wish to accomplish in your writing?  Are you writing an article, a story, a novel, a college paper?  Do you want your readers to smile, think or agree with you?  Do you want them to understand something?
3.  How can …

1) Set specific goals.
“A DREAM written down with a date becomes a GOAL. A
goal broken down becomes a PLAN. A plan backed by ACTION
makes your dream come true.”
Greg S Reid
2) Set up a Daily To Do List.
Work on prioritizing the list and always work on the
most important task first. Make them realistic and
achievable. Each step you accomplish is a stepping
stone towards your dreams. Avoid procrastination if
you want to get to your dream.
3) Devote a specific amount of hours each and every
day to work on your business.
 
Do not get side tracked, …

If you’ve been writing very long you know about rejection.  It really doesn’t matter how you’ve been writing either–you’re going to get rejections.  One of the most painful parts of rejections happens when they come in waves.  I’ve received more than my share lately.  It’s reminded me that Stephen King received an ungodly amount of rejections before his big break, and it also reminded me of a post that Angela Swanlund did recently.
But even knowing all of this, the sting of rejection still takes a little bit of soul away, …