Writing Tips

Stop the Procrastination and Start Writing

Jun 14th, 2011 | By Kristen Eckstein | Category: Kristen!, Writing Tips

Do you remember back when you were in grammar school? The English teacher always seemed to give you a writing assignment that was not only lengthy but on a subject that meant nothing to you or anyone else. Perhaps those feelings are still lingering in your mind and the culprit to your procrastination today. It [...]



How I Wrote a Book in 3 1/2 Days – Video

Jun 1st, 2011 | By Kristen Eckstein | Category: Kristen!, Videos, Writing Tips

The last time I was at the beach for a week, I spent 3 ½ days to write a 120-page book! Here are some quick tips for how I wrote it so quickly.



The Art of Editing Your Own Writing

May 18th, 2011 | By Kristen Eckstein | Category: Kristen!, Publishing, Writing Tips

Have you ever noticed how easy it is to find flaws in others? We can easily see that her outfit doesn’t really work, or that he is a little shy on manners, all the while overlooking the fact that we have a long piece of toilet paper stuck to our shoe and it’s leaving a [...]



My Birthday Gift to You – “I am Published!” Program

Apr 27th, 2011 | By Kristen Eckstein | Category: Book Marketing, Kristen!, Publishing, Writing Tips

We are remodeling my famous “I am Published!” program to bring you increased visibility, marketing collateral, and a TON of other fantastic features to bring you even more success during and after your book writing process!



Answer the Question, Write a Book

Feb 23rd, 2011 | By Kristen Eckstein | Category: Business Marketing, Kristen!, Publishing, Writing Tips

Do you get asked the same questions over and over by different people? You may be able to answer those questions without thinking twice. Instead of only answering them verbally, carry a notebook with you and jot down the question after you answer it. If you come up with a great answer, jot down a [...]



How to Leverage Your Work by Repurposing Your Writing

Feb 15th, 2011 | By Kristen Eckstein | Category: Business Marketing, Kristen!, Publishing, Writing Tips

While repurposing may suggest something that’s environmentally friendly, it’s actually a technique practiced regularly by many successful non-fiction writers and authors. They’ve learned they can leverage their effectiveness many times over, and there’s no reason you can’t do the same. In fact, if you haven’t done this yet, you owe it to yourself and your [...]



Proof! You’ve already written a book!

Jan 11th, 2011 | By Kristen Eckstein | Category: Business Marketing, Kristen!, Writing Tips

If you are interested in writing non-fiction, one of the best ways you can get started is to segment your knowledge into manageable pieces. Articles are excellent resources, not only to use in promoting yourself and your future book, but also for creating that book material in an easy-to-manage way. Here are five steps to [...]



Author Research

Dec 2nd, 2010 | By Kristen Eckstein | Category: Kristen!, Videos, Writing Tips

As you begin planning for 2011, think of your next project (or in my case your next 2, 3, 10 projects). Did you know you can take advantage of travelling to do some fun hands-on research? When planning out your vacations for both the holidays and next year, think of where you can go that will [...]



Why Do You Want to Write a Book, But Never Do it?

Nov 17th, 2010 | By Kristen Eckstein | Category: Kristen!, Writing Tips

For some, the idea of writing a book, creating something that someone else will read and enjoy will bring a large smile of satisfaction to their faces. The dream of having your words, your ideas lasting for generations and potentially influencing those who read it for years to come is a very powerful source of [...]



The World is Waiting to Hear From You…

Nov 11th, 2010 | By Kristen Eckstein | Category: Featured, Kristen!, Writing Tips

Announcing:  Finish The Book!TM the 12-week customizable Book Writing Program Dear Writers and Future Published authors, Did you know that the world is waiting to hear from you? What story is locked inside of you that is screaming to be told? What message do you want to give the world that could change or save [...]