When Your Writing Mind Wanders – Creative Writing Prompts

If you are a writer like me or you are attempting a writing project, what happens when your mind wanders or you have writer’s block? What do you do? Well, you can give yourself creative writing prompts, even if it is just to get started. Of course, you could start with your lexicon by flipping the pages or writing down words that you see. You could write a letter to your child abuse offender or you could write a letter to the 40 year old child abuse survivor that you want to be.

The Letter From The 8 Year Old Child Within

It could probably begin like this:

I was only eight years old when you molested me and yet at age 32, I am still reliving the experience almost every day. I remember the barn outside and the chair that you put me to sit on as you vehemently tore off my clothes. The chair legs were a little shaky and I had to hold on so I wouldn’t fall off. I heard the owls outside so I knew it was late when you took me from my bed and carried me over the meadows. No one heard you because they were all asleep. I panicked that night because I was really so afraid and called out your name to stop, but I saw that wild look in your eyes and knew that my screams were futile. Your heavy breathing still haunts me and I cringe once more at the thought of it. I never could figure out what your thoughts were to want to seduce a little girl who you called your niece. I still haven’t told mom. Your doting sister would probably not believe me anyway as you so confidently told me that night and I believed you. For all these years, I hung on to the words that were shouted menacingly in the dark at me, “If you tell anyone, I will kill you.”

The Creativity

Do you see how creative this can become? I could do a lot with this story now. Of course, you probably wouldn’t write about such tough and difficult topic. At least, most people don’t want to, but did you know that child sexual abuse is still rampant in our society? And did you know that even if you turn a blind eye, you will be a part of the problem and not the solution? Yes, while you might not think so, it is true.

My Responsibility

As a writer, I have a responsibility or at least have taken on the responsibility to tell the stories, even if I have to create the characters, but my personal story was not make belief because it happened to me in real life, but for that 8 year old little girl who may still be going through this terrible experience, will you help me to spread the word against child sexual abuse? I am depending on you. You don’t have to be a writer. I will take care of that part for you. All I ask is that you spread the word. I have written a story that you might love to read, “The Man in The Shadows: He Touched Me Where It Hurt.”

If you loved the short paragraphs above, then you will appreciate this book. I want you to tell others about it and my hope is that it will get in the hands of the right people. I am also running a book special. Buy this book and I will give you a free coupon for downloading my 353 page audio book titled “For The Wounded Soul,” which is quite similar. It can be found on Audible.com. Proof of purchase will be required.

Act Right Now

So recapping, if you purchase “The Man in The Shadows: He Touched Me Where It Hurt,” I will give you a download code to get my other book, “For The Wounded Soul,” for FREE! What are you waiting for        ! Get “The Man in The Shadows: He Touched Me Where It Hurt.”  Email me at octane360@gmail.com your proof of purchase and I will provide the download code for the audio book. And tell your friends about it too! Thank you.

Promoting Your Audio Books

Believe it or not, some people find it mentally painful to sit and read a print book. Some people don’t have the time, considering their busy schedules. In the past, this was not the case. People loved to read, but with the advent of innovative technology such as mobile phones, laptops, tablets, iPads and the latest gadgets, there are hardly many people buying printed books as before. So what is the option since the written word has to be read?

Audio books have been around for a few years, but have not been as popular as E-books (electronic books). Recently, there seems to be a surge in the purchase of audio book formats. Consider the convenience of listening to an audio book while you drive in your car or exercise at the gym. I love to read, so I could do both printed and audio, but for those who just cannot see themselves opening up a printed book, audio is the ideal option.

I have created a couple of audio books from my printed copies and the response has been amazing. In fact, people are buying more of these audio books than the printed copies and guess what? They are the same price, so what is the catch? People prefer to listen with their ears than read with their eyes.

Delivering Content

When you are a writer, it is crucial that you deliver content in a variety of formats so that you can reach a broader audience and allow them to read the content in a way that they would prefer. Doing so will ensure that the information is easily and properly digested. I love printed books, but in the past, I found more time to read. These days, I am busy writing and don’t have as much time. So I can relate to anyone who doesn’t have the time.

Audio books make it easier for many people and for writers, like me as well. There are many different ways to promote your audio book. You could share a sample chapter on your blog, or you could host a webinar speaking on the related topic in your book to educate your target audience. You could also produce a book trailer, which is a preview of the audio and any visual components associated with it. This combination will bring your book to life.

Beyond Audio Book Production

The hard work doesn't start when creating your audio book, but it is at the end of production. When promoting your audio book, approach your marketing efforts as if you were launching a new product. Don’t treat it as an extension of the printed copy. This is the mistake many authors make. Consider it an entirely new product for an entirely different target audience – the ones who prefer to listen more than read. Use all the avenues and techniques that you are privy to such as:

• ·         Writing a blog like this one with information on where our audio book version can be found online
• ·         Add a hyperlink on your website so that it can be purchased with one click
• ·         Post updates on your social media pages
• ·         Use Google+ Hangout and Twitter chat to get the word out to your online audience; pretending that it is a new book and not just a version of the previous one

I don’t like to leave cash on the table and neither do I want to prevent the listening audience from getting a hold of such valuable information just because they don’t like to read printed books. I realized from my experience that there was a market segment that loved audio books and I was determined to serve them. 

You, too, can enjoy my audio books. It only takes two easy clicks: ONE HERE and the OTHER HERE. If you would like to solicit my copy writing and content writing service, please Click Here.