Why Your Self-Promotion Sucks I just consulted a musician in England. When I asked him what he did he said, “Well, uh… I guess… uh… it’s hard to explain really. I write songs… and I play gigs…” That’s a terrible way to make an impression that someone will remember. I say this not because [...]
Recent Comments
- peternevland on Because YOUR Self-Promotion Sucks
- Derek Guyer on Because YOUR Self-Promotion Sucks
- peternevland on Writing Dialogue for Dummies
- Dave Young on Writing Dialogue for Dummies
- peternevland on Writing Dialogue for Dummies
Archives
Categories
- Creative Writing Tips
- Demonstrating Authenticity
- Growing a Business
- How to Begin a Story
- How to Write Awesomeness and Get Away With It
- How to Write News
- How to Write Stories That Make People Buy What You Sell
- No One Told Me How to Write
- self promotion
- social media
- Specific Details
- Strategic Planning
- The Power of What You Don't Say
- Uncategorized
- Writer's Block
- Writing Better Ads
- Writing Dialogue
- Writing Introductions
- Writing Introductions
- Writing Motivation
- Writing with Rhythm and Rhyme
- Writing Workshop
- Calendar
Meta
All posts in category Writing Workshop
Because YOUR Self-Promotion Sucks
by peternevland on April 3, 2013
• Permalink
Posted by peternevland on April 3, 2013
http://howtowriteworkshops.com/because-your-self-promotion-sucks/
A 5-minute Video Narrative Writing Lesson
It’s only basketball commentary. But watch this video from Henry Abbott and TruHoopTV. It’s a 5-minute writing lesson that will make you look like a master. Notice how the words and video dance over a melancholy music bed: “Artistry”, “Showtime”, “…Magician with the ball”, “…Cast his Spell”. These unexpected, vivid words lock your [...]
by peternevland on March 28, 2013
• Permalink
Posted by peternevland on March 28, 2013
http://howtowriteworkshops.com/a-5-minute-video-narrative-writing-lesson/
The Details are Juicy…
“Kevin screeched out of his driveway and roared down Devers Avenue. Her words still stung his ears. “Why should I tell you my feelings? You don’t care. You can’t even remember to take the garbage out on Tuesdays.” Shannon had been making accusations a lot since her sister’s divorce became final last Tuesday. Living 3 [...]
by peternevland on January 7, 2013
• Permalink
Posted by peternevland on January 7, 2013
http://howtowriteworkshops.com/the-details-are-juicy/
Where Stories of Good Companies Begin
I’m standing on so many shoulders I can’t count them. My parents. My teachers. My brother and sisters. My pastors, youth leaders, bosses, wife, God, smart people like Roy Williams and Tim Miles, and everyone who’s come before them. So many have given the wisdom of their experience to me so that I don’t make [...]
by peternevland on October 29, 2012
• Permalink
Posted by peternevland on October 29, 2012
http://howtowriteworkshops.com/where-stories-of-good-companies-begin/
The Works of Unprofessional Masters…
On June 26th, writers journeyed from across North America to Wizard Academy in Austin, Texas, to attend the first ever, No One Told Me How to Write Workshop. They didn’t know it yet, but each one of them already possessed writing talent beyond their expectations. Their short pieces stunned me with depth and [...]
by peternevland on July 17, 2012
• Permalink
Posted by peternevland on July 17, 2012
http://howtowriteworkshops.com/the-works-of-unprofessional-masters/
Writing Workshops
-
How to Write Tips & Updates
Peter's Email Updates
-
Workshop Calendar
Jul17Wedall-day Young Writers Workshop @ Wizard Academy, Austin TXYoung Writers Workshop @ Wizard Academy, Austin TXJul 17 – Jul 18 all-dayIn this 2-day, 3-night parent/child event taught by Peter Nevland and Coach Scott Fraser, you and your child will laugh and talk together as you [...]