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Lucia Zimmitti, a writing coach and independent editor, is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators and the Editorial Freelancers Association. Her fiction and poetry have been published in various national literary journals, and she has taught writing at the high school and college levels.
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 Your Writing Life: are You a Perfectionist? the Pros and ConsDefining what type of writer you are can go a long way in making you more productive when you’re at your desk. This article, the second in a series, focuses on the Perfectionist and the pros and cons of that writing temperament. Assess Your Writing Temperament and be More Productive, Part 1Have you ever thought about what kind of writer you are? Finding out can shed new light on your relationship with writing and help you be more productive. Boost Your Productivity: Learn to Write More, No Matter How Busy You areMost of us think we'd write more if we had more time. Since uninterrupted time is a rare commodity in our hectic lives, it's wiser to make the best use of what we do have, rather than lament about what we don't. You can learn to make writing a productive, enjoyable habit, even if you can only scrape together fifteen minutes each day. Create Vivid, Memorable Characters: Breathe Life Into Your Fictional PeopleIf your readers don't care about your characters, they won't keep reading. Learn how to create vivid, memorable characters that will engage and fascinate your audience. These fun, productive character-development exercises will get you started, and they're great for busting out of writer's block, too! Hook your Reader From the First Sentence: How to Write Great BeginningsExperts agree: The very beginning of your manuscript is the most important part. You can’t convince an editor or agent (or any other reader who isn’t friend or family) to read past the first few paragraphs if the story isn’t compelling and the writing vibrant. Learn how to make your manuscript's opening strong, market-ready, and impossible to put down. Break Into Print: 7 Habits of Highly Published AuthorsDespite the competitive nature of today's publishing world, previously unknown authors are breaking into print each year. How they got there is not a mystery, though. Learn their habits so that you can take the first crucial steps toward publication.
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