(Don't Make The Same Mistakes)
Got bad habits with writing? Ever procrastinated, messed up and given up on your writing? Here are all the ways I've failed and struggled to write. This isn't just a list of do's and don'ts, this is ANTI-ADVICE. Get the tips and encouragement from someone who's been in the thick of it.
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Josh Spilker is a writer, author and marketer from Nashville, TN. He is a graduate of Vanderbilt University with a degree in English and American Studies. He has a M.A. in English from University of North Carolina-Wilmington. He has tried (or has successfully written!) novels, chapbooks, screenplays and now a book on failing to write.
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Hey cool thanks Lee!
Love your writing! Can't wait to read, and good luck!
Josh, that book trailer deserves an award! Haha, brilliant work. Congrats on launching How To Fail At Writing – this is going to be a fantastic read, I can feel it. Wishing you a success ahead, I'm excited to get this book in more writer's hands – and looking forward to that postcard! :)
Thanks Guy!
Good luck. Looking forward to talking with you about writing. Cheers!
wow, thanks Ross!
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+ eBook edition of How To Fail At Writing
+ shoutout on social media
+ A personalized How To Fail At Writing postcard from Josh (nice!)
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And:
+ Recognition in the Acknowledgements section
+ A personalized How To Fail At Writing postcard from Josh (nice!)
+eBook
+ 10 Creativity Journal PDF templates (exercises & ideas to jumpstart your writing).
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+ A haiku just for you
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And:
Special Edition Signed copy of How To Fail At Writing
+ Recognition in the Acknowledgements section
+ A personalized How To Fail At Writing postcard from Josh (nice!)
+ eBook
+ 10 Creativity Journal PDF templates (exercises & ideas to jumpstart your writing).
+The Creative's Curse by Todd Brison. http://amzn.to/2a8X1PD
+ A haiku just for you
+A limited edition 18x24 How To Fail At Writing poster with a list of the ways to fail (...so you won't do it...)
Includes:
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Receive five copies of How to Fail At Writing (for your friends or writing group), plus a 1-to-1 writing feedback session.
Details:
Special Edition Signed copy of How To Fail At Writing
+ Recognition in the Acknowledgements section
+ A personalized How To Fail At Writing postcard from Josh (nice!)
+eBook
+ 10 Creativity Journal PDF templates (exercises & ideas to jumpstart your writing).
+ The Creative's Curse by Todd Brison. http://amzn.to/2a8X1PD
+ A limited edition 18x24 How To Fail At Writing poster with a list of the keys to failing (...so you won't do it...)
+ A haiku just for you
+ Personal 30 min Skype 1-to-1 feedback session to go over anything with your writing or whatever
Includes:
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Receive 10 copies of How to Fail At Writing (for your friends, class or writing group...!) , plus a 1-to-1 writing feedback session.
Details:
Special Edition Signed copy of How To Fail At Writing
+ Recognition in the Acknowledgements section
+ A personalized How To Fail At Writing postcard from Josh (nice!)
+ eBook
+ 10 Creativity Journal PDF templates (exercises & ideas to jumpstart your writing).
+ The Creative's Curse by Todd Brison. http://amzn.to/2a8X1PD
+ A limited edition 18x24 How To Fail At Writing poster with a list of the ways to fail (...so you won't do it...)
+ A haiku just for you
+ Personal 30 min Skype 1-to-1 feedback session to go over anything with your writing or whatever
+ A personal electronic edit (Microsoft Word comments) by me of the first 10,000 words of your manuscript
Includes:
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Receive 20 copies of How to Fail At Writing (yes, you have lots of great friends and teach a wonderful class), plus recognition in the book as a patron sponsor.
You also get:
+ Recognition in the Acknowledgements section
+ A personalized How To Fail At Writing postcard from Josh (nice!)
+eBook
+ A haiku just for you
+ Personal 1 hour Skype 1-to-1 feedback session to go over anything with your writing or your class or whatever
+ A personal electronic edit (Microsoft Word comments) by me of the first 25,000 words of your manuscript
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You'll also get:
+ Recognition in the Acknowledgements section
+ A personalized How To Fail At Writing postcard from Josh (nice!)
+ eBook
+ The Creative's Curse by Todd Brison. http://amzn.to/2a8X1PD
+ A limited edition 18x24 How To Fail At Writing poster with a list of the keys to failing (...so you won't do it...)
+ In-person meetup with your class or writing group (I'll fly to you--U.S. only) to go over anything with your writing or whatever
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I like the video! Looking forward to this book and your bonuses.