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Top 10 Posts about Writing and Publishing from Peter DeHaan

Check out my all-time, top 10 posts about writing and publishing.

Based on your input, the top 10 posts are:

  1. Why Printed Books Are Still Relevant
  2. The Nine Errors of Self-Publishing
  3. 6 Writing Tips to Quickly Pick-up Where You Left Off and Not Waste Time
  4. 12 Tips for Better WordPress Content Creation
  5. Are You a Rookie or a Professional Writer?
  6. How to Format Thoughts in Writing
  7. Using Dictation Software to Write Fiction
  8. The Main Problem with Self-Publishing is Poor Content
  9. The Future of Books: What are the Prospects for Book Publishing?
  10. The Fifth Error of Self-Publishing: Formatting Errors

Thanks for reading. Have a great new year.

Learn more about writing and publishing in Peter Lyle DeHaan’s new book: The Successful Author: Discover the Art of Writing and Business of PublishingGet your copy today.

Peter Lyle DeHaan, PhD, is an author, blogger, and publisher with over 30 years of writing and publishing experience. Check out his book The Successful Author for insider tips and insights.

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Top Ten Posts about Writing for 2016

As we turn the calendar from 2016 to 2017, we mark the passing of another year and with it another fifty-two weeks of blog posts here at “Byline,” where we discuss growing as a writer.

Here are the top ten posts on Byline for 2016.

  1. What is the One Immutable Rule of Writing?
  2. 3 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Be an Aspiring Writer
  3. How to Always Know What to Write
  4. 10 Tips to Improve as a Writer
  5. What to Do When You Hit the Wall
  6. What Are Your Writing Goals This Year?
  7. Why Writers Need to Develop Their Writing Style
  8. Do You Dream of Writing? 5 Aspiring Writer Personas to Avoid
  9. 6 Writing Tips to Quickly Pick-up Where You Left Off and Not Waste Time
  10. May is Short Story Month

Thank you for stopping by this past year. You helped show that these posts are your favorites.

May you have an amazing 2017.

Learn more about writing and publishing in Peter Lyle DeHaan’s new book: The Successful Author: Discover the Art of Writing and Business of PublishingGet your copy today.

Peter Lyle DeHaan, PhD, is an author, blogger, and publisher with over 30 years of writing and publishing experience. Check out his book The Successful Author for insider tips and insights.

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A Year in Review: The Top 10 Posts from Byline for 2015

As we migrate from 2015 to 2016 we pause to reflect on where we’ve been and then to look forward to where we’re going.

First, here is our top 10 posts for 2015, revealing the best of this blog as voted on by you (that is, the pages you read the most times):

  1. Avoid Big Word Syndrome
  2. Don’t Be Possessive About Writing Rules
  3. What Spurs You On In Your Writing?
  4. Can You Write a Book in a Month?
  5. Are You Seeking to Improve as a Writer?
  6. Writers Need Discipline and Focus
  7. Does the Thought of Marketing Your Book Make You Squirm?
  8. Have You Ever Used Dictation to Write?
  9. Do You Know What You’re Capable of Accomplishing as a Writer?
  10. Should You Monetize Your Website or Blog?

These represent the highlights of this blog for the year. Beyond this list I have many other highlights as well. I won’t share my personal top 10 list—many of which relate to writing—but I do delight in what has transpired this year. Twelve months ago I would have never guessed what this year would have in store for me. It was a good year. I look forward to next year with much anticipation and a bit of nervous excitement as well.

For you, dear reader, your readership, comments, and encouragement motivate me to keep writing this blog to share my journey and what I’ve learned. Thank you for being part of that.

May 2016 be your best year ever!

Peter Lyle DeHaan, PhD, is an author, blogger, and publisher with over 30 years of writing and publishing experience. Check out his book The Successful Author for insider tips and insights.

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Top 10 Posts About Writing for 2014

Here are the ten most popular posts on Byline for 2014. The comments are still open, so feel free to add to the discussion.

  1. How to Blog Your Fiction Book
  2. Seven Simple Tips For Stronger Writing
  3. Four Elements of a Successful Blog Post: Use Each Component to Maximize Results
  4. Why We Need to Write Every Day With Intention
  5. 14 Posts on Better Blogging (Plus 9 More)
  6. The Risk of Comparing Ourselves to Others
  7. Seven Tips to Find a Mentor
  8. Stay Within Your Genre: The Importance of Consistency
  9. How to Find Your Writing Voice
  10. How Long Should Your Blog Posts Be?

Thank you for reading these posts and following this blog. May your writing improve and your career advance in the coming year.

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Top Posts for 2013

Check out my top writing posts from last year. The comments are still open, so feel free to add to the discussion. The top twelve posts for Byline in 2013 are:

  1. Seven Simple Tips For Stronger Writing
  2. Why We Need to Write Every Day With Intention
  3. The Risk of Comparing Ourselves to Others
  4. How to Find Your Writing Voice
  5. Stay Within Your Genre: The Importance of Consistency
  6. The Four Parts of a Writer’s Voice
  7. Shall I Bring You a Soda or Leave It Be?
  8. Seven Reasons Why Writers Need Each Other
  9. Is Building a Platform Like Walking the Plank?
  10. Three Keys to Becoming a Better Writer
  11. Are You Introverted?
  12. How to Format Your Submission

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