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Rayne hall

12/15/2016

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I believe in my dream to help good writers become great.

What started this dream?
Years ago as a writer, I yearned to develop my skills to the highest possible level. But while there were many books and classes teaching beginners the basics of the craft, I found almost now resources for skilled writers.

Once a writer has progressed beyond the basics, the learning doesn't stop. Now she or he needs advanced and specialist skills.

I'm now helping writers who're at the stage where I was once stuck - the stage where they want to progress from intermediate  to advanced and professional level.

I give a lot of free advice on Twitter (with #writetip tweets and by answering questions about writing and publishing). I offer coaching and manuscript assessment services, and most importantly, I'm publishing Writer's Craft books. Each of these books teaches a specialist skill, such as Writing Fight Scenes, Writing Scary Scenes, Writing Vivid Settings, Writing Deep Point of View.  In essence, I'm now writing the books I myself would have needed years ago.

 What motivates you to follow this dream?
The greatest motivation is hearing from writers who tell me how much my books, classes and advice have helped them. It's rewarding to be able to help, and deeply satisfying to be part of another writer's success.

Another big motivation boost comes from watching one Writer's Craft guide after another climbing up the category bestseller charts.  And best of all, I'm actually earning money doing what I love.

What are your goals?
I regularly set new goals and revise them often. At the beginning of each year, I choose one big goal - the one I'll achieve no matter what -  and several small goals which are re-negotiable. For 2016, my goal was to write and publish four new books in the Writer's Craft series. I've achieved that already. I haven't decided on my big goal for 2017 yet.

What would you like people to know and where can we find you?
My website is raynehall.com. It contains some free resources for writers - articles with writing tips and such. You can follow me on Twitter where I frequently post free tips, prompts and advice for writers and answer questions: https://twitter.com/RayneHall. Writers who want to hire me for coaching and manuscript assessments can do it on Upwork: https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~01246e57256ae44ee4   My newsletter with news and tips for writers is also on my website.

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Rayne Hall link
1/1/2017 03:50:23 am

Thanks for featuring me. :-)

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Shenae Richards
1/6/2017 06:06:11 pm

Well Rayne your dream is being realized for sure. I have personally garnered so much from the advice you have given and I know that I'm not the only one. I finally started that novel I have been talking about for forever and I've used a few of your tips. While I'm still at the beginner level, I certainly received useful information. I think it's great that you can earn money doing what you love. After all if you love your job, then you'll never have to work a day in your life.

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Rayne Hall link
1/20/2017 02:06:47 am

It feels funny (but in a good way) to be a role model for others. :-)

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Lilit
1/20/2017 01:59:13 am

Besides the huge work that Rayne does to help writers' community she also inspires me with her determination to achieve goals.
When you face disappointment after disappointment, and deal with failures, it's very important to witness someone out there who never gives up and never settles for good if it can be perfect.
Thanks Rayne.

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Rayne Hall link
1/20/2017 02:07:26 am

I don't actually aim for perfection. Brilliance is enough. :-D

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Mark Cassell link
1/30/2017 11:12:09 am

Rayne, I believe you know how much you've helped me on my path. I'm still walking it, but I wouldn't have accomplished what I so far have if it wasn't for your shared wisdom. :-)

Here's to your dream.

~M.

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