My Advice for New Writers by John W. Howell

Vicki Goodwin, one of the founders of Mystery Thriller Week, has published a post that I wrote with some advice for new writers. Pop over and check out the events for Mystery Thriller Week. Thank you, Vicki.

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I was at a book signing the other day, and a person asked me a question that caused me to have to think a little before blurting out an answer. The question was, “What should every new writer know?” My answer at the time seemed to satisfy the person asking but after giving it a little more thought I decided that my reply was at best adequate and at worst incomplete. Now thanks to the Mystery Thriller Week I have been given another opportunity to adequately express what I have no come to call My Advice for New Writers that Every New Writer Should Know Before Deciding to Become a Writer. I think you can tell from my title that the thought process has grown from my initial response at the book signing. Also, if you have decided to become a writer no matter what anyone tells you, I would…

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Dina · February 3, 2017 - 9:02 am ·

Congratulations on this job, John! Well done. 🙂
Thank you so much for sharing your advice and knowledge with us. It’s highly appreciated.
Wishing you a wonderful weekend.

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John Fioravanti · February 3, 2017 - 9:06 am ·

Great article, John – I reblogged from the original.

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Jill Weatherholt · February 3, 2017 - 9:09 am ·

This is terrific, John! Your timing is perfect as I have a coworker who’s trying to write his first book. I’m going to pass this along. 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · February 3, 2017 - 12:19 pm ·
  
  Thanks, Jill. I hope it helps. (tell him to get out while he still can.)
  
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~Mar · February 3, 2017 - 9:12 am ·

Great article! Very informative and enlightening. 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing, John!

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1. John W. Howell · February 3, 2017 - 12:19 pm ·
  
  Thank you for the lovely comment and visit, Mar. I like your gravatar.
  
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christianboustead · February 3, 2017 - 9:19 am ·

Nice one

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1. John W. Howell · February 3, 2017 - 12:18 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Adam.
  
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patriciaruthsusan · February 3, 2017 - 9:20 am ·

Congratulations on the guest post, John. 🙂 — Suzanne

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1. John W. Howell · February 3, 2017 - 12:18 pm ·
  
  Thanks, Suzanne. 🙂
  
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Jan Hawke · February 3, 2017 - 11:11 am ·

Nice one, John! Tweeting it… :-d

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1. John W. Howell · February 3, 2017 - 12:13 pm ·
  
  Thanks, Jan
  
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Teagan Geneviene · February 3, 2017 - 11:46 am ·

Hi John. Thanks for introducing us to Vicki and her blog. That’s great advice. Although I confess, the at best/at worst made me think Tiny might show up. 😉 Seriously, those are great points, honest and usable. Mega hugs.

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1. John W. Howell · February 3, 2017 - 12:00 pm ·
  
  Thanks, Teagan. Hugs.
  
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jhawker1969 · February 3, 2017 - 11:48 am ·

Great post, John. I would like to repost it on my blog, if that’s OK.

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1. John W. Howell · February 3, 2017 - 11:56 am ·
  
  Feel free anytime, Ron. I am honored. 🙂
  
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  1. jhawker1969 · February 3, 2017 - 12:30 pm ·
    
    Thanks, the honor is mine!
    
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    1. John W. Howell · February 3, 2017 - 2:26 pm ·
      
      🙂
      
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Ipuna Black · February 3, 2017 - 1:41 pm ·

Wow! That is jammed packed advice in six bullet points! You definitely know what you are talking about. I loved the honesty with encouragement. $100 dollars a year stuck out to me the most. 😬😬😬 It’s a must read for all new or non-established writers! Thanks, John!

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1. John W. Howell · February 3, 2017 - 2:24 pm ·
  
  Thanks, Ipuna. Nice words.
  
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Cayman Thorn · February 3, 2017 - 2:59 pm ·

Hey Sheriff, great tips by a man who knows his business. I’m going to post this on my blog on Sunday. Great stuff.

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1. John W. Howell · February 3, 2017 - 4:02 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Pilgrim.
  
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The Hook · February 3, 2017 - 5:19 pm ·

You’re a good man, John.
And an even better writer.

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1. John W. Howell · February 3, 2017 - 6:17 pm ·
  
  Aw thank, Hook. 🙂
  
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tracikenworth · February 4, 2017 - 11:20 am ·

Great advice!

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1. John W. Howell · February 4, 2017 - 4:02 pm ·
  
  Thanks, Traci
  
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  1. tracikenworth · February 4, 2017 - 5:23 pm ·
    
    You’re welcome!
    
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