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There is one skill that separates those that only wish to write successful, bestselling novels, and those that actually follow through and make this dream come true. If you go to the bookstore and look in the "How To" section, you'll find plenty of books on how to write bestselling novels. There is no shortage of advice on how to create a believable characters, a fascinating plot that will grab readers as they feel compelled to read this story, even advice on how to design your own book cover. You want to know a secret? There is on quality that you need more than anything else to make your dreams come true. Don't get me wrong, I've read, and learned from several of those books on how to write novels...

In the following weeks I will be giving each and everyone of you a step by step series on how to write your novel. I am going to break it up into a number of series with each series having about 5 steps in each one. This is entirely free to you. I could easily make it into an e-book but I won't for a couple of reasons. Firstly my passion is writing. There is nothing more I like to do than write. Secondly in return I just ask that you have a look at my websites that will be listed at the bottom. Feel free to direct your friends and family to have a look at this as well. I am not promising you are going to write the all American novel but you have to love writing before you can make money at...

I'm always surprised when I hear that budding novel writers are looking for a trick to write hit novels, as if there is a secret button the successful writers know about that no one else does! Well listen to this: There is no secret to writing a novel when it comes to what to write or in what style to write in. The trick that all successful writers use are more to do with the state of mind needed to write a great novel. Do you want to know the state of mind all successful writers use to create award-winning novels? A Zen-like laser-focused visualization state, that is oblivious to the physical world, and totally absorbed into the creative constructions of the universe of the novel. This is the...

As an aspiring writer of novels you probably come across obstacles in your writing course on a daily basis. That is to be expected. Writing a novel is quite a long process and you are bound to have days when you have writer's block, lack of motivation, and are just feeling generally unproductive. Here are some fiction writing tips and golden rules for writers to get you back on track. 1. Write about subjects that are interesting to you. You may have a grand idea for a novel that you think will make you a millionaire, and in fact that may be the case. However, if it is a subject you have no interest in you are going to have a hard time staying motivated to complete an entire manuscript. If you're...

For years, whenever I'd finish reading a novel, I'd experience a slight twinge in the pit of my stomach, and the aching suspicion that I too could write a novel. Perhaps you've felt the same way. Maybe like me you tried to write. Perhaps you struggled through a few half-hearted drafts, and they're still lodged in an old file on your computer. It's possible you went so far as to print out your pages. But then you buried your chapters at the bottom of your desk drawer. It's apparent you have the interest, but how do you really commence? Writing a novel is a journey. The time to embark on that journey is now. Here are twelve simple steps to starting your novel: 1. Just Begin. Maybe you've had an idea...

In order to write a novel you will have to understand how to make an outline of a novel before you begin writing. Every author is a bit different in how a begin their story, some just start writing, others write very short chapters, and others write an outline. No matter how you get started, sooner or later you're going to have to have an outline to make sure that your story runs true to itself. Also, if you don't make an outline you're going to miss vital scenes, vital conversations, and vital character strong points. In other words, your outline of your novel is going to describe your characters very strongly, talk about what they're going to do and how they behave, and what the results are. It...

This is going to be the second excerpt on writing your novel. I am going to try and put these editions out as quickly as I can but that is only when time allows. I love writing and that is what I am doing all the time. Am I a good writer? I don't know. What I do know is that I am getting to be a better writer with every word I put on paper and you too can become a good writer. To write your novel just follow these steps that I am laying out and at the end you will have something that at least you are proud of. 6. Map Your Story Take one of your favorite novels and analyze it. Tear it apart piece by piece. See what the author did to achieve his success. Make notes and make blue prints. If...

It's the characters that do it! It's not so much the characters that you keep in a story but the ones you kick out. Writers must edit their work. There is always a lot of worthless junk amiss the beautiful framework of a potentially good story. If you don't take it out, your editor will. Those of us who are not lucky enough to have an editor must do it ourselves or no editor will ever read the story. I was editor for an international trade magazine for a couple of years. I quit when I found that it was interfering with my retirement. With a trade magazine you can write and write and never have a character jump out at you. That is not true if you are writing a novel. The other day I had a character...

There are numerous upcoming writers. While they may have the talent, drive and passion to write novels they are still bound to make mistakes on their first novels. For this reason, guidance is required. The following are tips on how not to write a novel. One common novel writing mistake is the failure by an author to effectively develop ideas. Excellent authors do not start writing immediately they conceive ideas. They take the time to expand and explore their ideas into plots. The plot in any novel helps capture the attention of the reader. It is crucial that authors develop their ideas into concrete story lines as it is the only way they may be assured of success. Knowing how not to write a novel...

Most, if not all of your characters need to be larger than life in some way during the process of writing a novel Finding people that in real life would be termed 'misfits' can easily be viewed as natural within the imagination of both reader and writer. Dull, quiet types must make way for thrusting individuals with overblown desires and emotions- a true lust for life itself! Suddenly, the world that the reader inhabits is dominated by persons who can make instant decisions on the pressures that inhabit their lives. They are also, strongly opinionated on just about every subject that is thrust upon them. Each character must be highly defined, not only contrasting themselves against the others in the...

The process of writing a novel can be long and painstaking. You can spend months -- or even years -- leading your characters through the various experiences and adventures that will give shape to their story. You can tighten your structure and polish your sentences until they gleam. When the time comes to actually sell your book, however, most of the people who can help it to become a success won't be willing to read it until they've first read a synopsis. How do you condense hundreds of pages of work into a few paragraphs? How do you convey the power and style of what you've written in just a single page? Well, first you need to get an overview of the entire book. You worked hard to make it more...

The process of writing a novel can seem so overwhelming and confusing at times.  When you’re writing fiction novels, there are so many elements that you must keep track of and fit together seamlessly: developing your characters, writing dialog between them, devising the plot and various subplots, juggling multiple points of view, and the list goes on.  The best way to find your way through this creative process is to start with a powerful, compelling idea that inspires you.  Everything else will flow from that overarching idea so it’s important that you do it right.   How To Begin In this article, I’m going to show you four simple steps that will help you come up with a great novel idea...

A question that I often get asked is, "what is ghostwriting?" Many people don't understand what a ghostwriter is. A lot of people actually think that I spend my day writing about ghosts. This is not what I do and in order to fully explain what ghostwriting is, below you will find a dictionary explanation for the words ghost writer. According to the dictionary, a ghost writer is: -nouna person who writes one or numerous speeches, books, articles, etc., for another person who is named as or presumed to be the author. A lot of people assume that ghost writers are only hired to write novels and biographies for celebrities but this again is untrue. The internet has given way to a lot more ghostwriting...

Any one who has ever read a fantasy novel knows they are interesting as they are relaxing. However, as much as these novels make easy read, writing them is not as easy. For an author to produce a truly magnificent fantasy novel they have to plan, deliberate effectively and also exercise discipline. While information abounds on how to write a novel, information on how not to write a novel- a fantasy novel is scanty. Guidelines on how not to write a novel can help authors, more so first time authors avoid common mistakes. A novel can only be successful if the author provides a detailed sketch of the setting. Depending on whether the author is writing a fantasy novel that has historical settings or is...

Can you make a living as a writer, artist, designer or other creative soul? Yes, youcan, if you learn a few tricks. The most important trick is to learn to think of yourself as TWO people. The first isthe creative person who writes, paints, photographs or designs, without a care foranything except the creative work itself. The second person is a sharp-eyed, clear-thinking marketer. In many creatives, the sharp-eyed marketer is in embryonic form. Fear not. You cannurture your inner marketer. Here's how to start to make your creativity pay: => 1. Start small: downplay your creativity Your ultimate goal may be a book on the New York Times bestseller list, or yourown show in a major gallery, but...

Nike's ad has taken on new meaning for me of late; "Just do it!" runs through my mind like a mantra. Although my dreams have nothing to do with athletic shoes and little to do with athletics (unless you count the long list of ideas I have developed which revolve around my sons and their activities), I have spent a long time avoiding the one thing I've always wanted to do - write. Writing has actually been a part of my work life for a very long time. I've written and edited in the business world. I've taught writing to high school students. I've written countless lesson plans, activities, etc. I have never tried to get any of my work published, until now. Making the decision to write for a living was...

Linda Howard mainly writes solo novels. Sometimes there are connecting characters but not really series as such. Most authors these days seem to be writing series books, the authors I have been enjoying anyway. I have noticed when I visit a place like Fantastic Fiction they group some books from Linda Howard into series. While it's true that there are certain connecting characters and themes they are pushing it with some of those matches. There is one series however that Linda Howard did write and it was a very popular series at that. The MacKenzies! She wrote them while writing category romances for Silhouette and they are still great reads to this day. In fact I have the first one MacKenzie's...

Whenever I speak to a writers group about writing and publishing fiction, the topic of money invariably arises. People want to know the truth about how much money you can realistically expect to earn writing novels and short stories. I'm here to tell you the truth. And the truth is, it depends. There are the superstar authors who earn millions of dollars per book. On the opposite end of the spectrum, there are novelists who would have earned more money flipping burgers at McDonald's. It's hard to nail down the average book advance, because authors are notoriously dishonest about how much they get paid. Few of them want to admit that they're earning peanuts; others don't want to admit they're earning...

The word perfect is one of the most shrewdest terms in the dictionary. It can only be matched by saint and holy, which are two extremely powerful words. The difference between the perfect story and the perfect person is that one is created by God and the other by man. God is perfect, man is the exact opposite. Yet, man has the ability to create a story that becomes illustrious in its on Egyptian pyramid type of way. Every writer should keep this in mind when he or she is tryng to craft a manuscript. As professional writer, we all strive to be perfect. We double-check our manuscripts a million and one times, and read every book about writing novels that we can. This is at least true for the...

The novel Down River proves that genre writing can also be literary. Its protagonist Adam Chase is a wrongly accused young man who, with or without meaning to, clashes with almost everyone around him and has to peel himself out of trouble constantly. The first chapter opens aptly with the description of the river in Rowan County, North Carolina, Adam's family home and the Red Water Farm, and a mention of his childhood trauma. Adam has returned home to find his old friend Danny Faith, after five years of staying away from everyone including his girlfriend Robin who is a cop. Five years ago, Adam was tried for murder and acquitted, but the townspeople still see him as the murderer. Adam is bitter...

It's that time of year again, Christmas. You are probably trying to figure out what to give your friends and loved ones as presents this year, especially the writer in the family. I think that choosing just the right gift for a writer or budding writer can be a little mind-boggling. After all, how much more that paper, pen and a computer does a writer need? Well, you would be surprised. First of all, almost all writers are avid readers, so a good book is always appreciated. Secondly, depending on what type of writing, the writer you know does, can trigger many creative gifts that you can give them. For instance, if you know a copywriter, maybe a little gift basket containing the latest book by an...

A broken heart would be an extremely suffering experience to many people. No matter if you are the one who breaks the relationship or not, your heart must be so painful. To grieve for a while is quite normal for you, but do not forget that you still have dreams and hopes to be the happy one. You could start your way to be the single survivor and take a look of some tips below. 1. Step 1 The most important thing you have to do at first is look around. There are many people that love you. They want to help you, whatever your problem is. So, now you would feel that you have many friends to pass your future, do not be afraid. 2. Step 2 Next, after you have a spirit to fight against your broken heart, it...

What exactly does it mean to be a "professional writer?" In reality, the title means different things to different people. The general definition (for most people) includes an exchange of money for work created by writers. Just what form this "work" takes, however, can really vary. If you're determined to become a writer who actually gets paid, then here are some of the paths you might choose to take. 1) Many people associate the term "professional writer" with their image of a novel writer. If your obsession is creating whole worlds (or universes!) by writing fiction, then writing novels may be your ticket to becoming a paid professional writer. 2) If you long to make the kids smile with your...

So, the question is do I suffer from writer's block? The answer is no, because I am not a writer, thus, impossible! I just suffer from non-writer's block, nope, not that either. You see, I am an entrepreneur who writes about his knowledge, observations, education, research, innovations, thoughts, and various business, sports, hobbies, nonprofit, and philanthropy endeavors. The reality is that until I became a writer I had never really met any writers that I actually liked as a person. Today, I can no longer deny that I have become a writer and author, but I still don't think of myself as one. Luckily, I have changed my view of writers, yes, that means I like you as a person. As, I understand what...

Remember that when you have new visitors at your website, your #1 goal is to get them on your ezine list! That way you have permission to contact them again and again, educating them about your helpful services and products that they came to learn more about. But you can't just put up a link that says "free newsletter". No one cares! You need to carefully craft an opt-in box that works like a big net, catching the exact type of "fish" you want as your ideal clients and customers. Also remember, don't hide your box at the bottom of your web pages. Right now, most testing shows that the best place for your opt-in box is the upper right corner... loud and proud! Here are six simple things you should...

One things writers agree on is that writer's block help is always appreciated. No matter how great you are as a writer, there are times when the words just do not flow as freely or fluidly as you might like. The great hope is that you never experience a crippling form of writer's block but there are differences not only in severity but also in duration. This is something that most writer's prefer be cured sooner rather than later. What Exactly is Writer's Block? Writers block is a term that is used to define an inability to express a thought or idea on paper. For someone who makes his or her living with words, this can be a frustrating experience in the short term. Any writer that has spent more...

I was undergoing a temporary bout with writer's block. Actually, it wasn't really writer's block, it was more like a lack of focus. Rather than concentrating on my love for writing, I was concentrating on the ability to make money. Let's face it, the holidays are over, I spent a little more than I wanted to, and I'm looking to get back on financial track. You know, a new year, new savings, and hopefully not new bills. All of those thoughts cluttered my creative mind and caused me to make a detour. I no longer wrote about what I enjoyed, I concentrated my efforts trying to determine what everyone one else might enjoy reading. My passion was no longer my passion. I was trying to discover everyone else...

Most writers have been through periods where they feel creatively burnt out. These challenging times usually hit you out of the blue. One day the ideas are flowing and you feel like you are on a roll with writing your articles, and then the next day everything has changed. *You are having trouble coming up with writing ideas that interest you. *You start making uncharacteristic mistakes with grammar and spelling. *You try to force yourself to write, but the content you create is sub-par for your standards. *The more you try to write, the more discouraged you get. Pretty soon it's a struggle just to make an attempt at writing an article. Can you relate? I certainly can. I have been writing articles...

Writers face the challenge of producing quality work that will satisfy mainly their readers. They have to make sure that what they type can be understood and has creativity filled with quality. The problems arise when writers face writers block or produce repetitive content. These mistakes happen to every writer at one point or another. If you face a writer's block, then here are 5 tips you can consider to improve your writing style. 1. Stop Writing As much as you love to write, if you're in a serious writer's block, you can't produce any quality work at all. Don't force yourself to write because all you'll produce are words that come out as a requirement. Writing is a passion, remember. Even if you...

-> So you decide to become a writer and plan everything you need to succeed in your chosen path. Whether you are writing articles, ebooks or a novel, there comes a time in every writer's life when you will be hit by that dreaded curse, writer's block. It's comparable with the marathon runner who hits the wall before the end of the race, the tennis player who suddenly finds he let two sets run away from him. There are times when our brain simply hits overload and our mind just becomes so full of information it switches off. A writer is lucky, we can do something about it, but an athlete has to just hold in there. Everybody is different; we all have various ways of overcoming writers block. I know of...

Seasonal shifts are my favorite times to refine into my vision-for my personal, professional, and spiritual life (which are all usually very intertwined). While I do this 4 times a year (OK 5, including my birthday), I spend the most time on this on the summer and winter solstices. These days are powerful portals into our intuition. It's important to harness the power of nature around us to gain deeper insight into who we are and how we're living our lives. On the solstices, I take some time to be alone- on an "artist date" or out in Nature. I make sure to leave at least ½ a day for this so that I don't feel rushed. Then, with my journal, I spend around 2 hours writing, reconnecting with what...

There are many growing writers who have difficulty thinking of what things to write about. This frustration is completely justified because they have the talent to pen a fantastic tale, and they desire to produce a good text. The first step to decide on the right angle for you is to write often. If you free write a little bit every single day, and write on whatever happens to cross your mind at the time, you will develop your brain to release that creativity and flexibility to make a great novel. These daily exercises will encourage your mind to think in ways that are crucial for writing novels. After a while, you will begin to think about topics and ideas for long term projects. Essentially you are...

A long a time ago I told myself that I should write a novel and have it published before I reach 40. Well I learned that procrastination will lead you nowhere. Three weeks from now I will reach the dreaded age of 40. Four decades! It can't be that fast... It's just like yesterday when I made a commitment to write a novel... well that was 10 years ago. I only started my "novel" last December, and I was able to write three paragraphs... Not bad at all! The problem is time, at the rate I'm going it would really be impossible to finish it before I turn 40, not to mention my other goal that it should be published. So, looking back, what really happened? First, procrastination. I'm turning 40 and it seems...

"> I was tempted to start out by saying something like, 'Gee Mozart was great, but think what he would have done with the help of the Internet to link him with all of the other composers, musicians, and instrument makers in the world?' However, I'm not sure he would have massively benefited from being able to connect with anyone, anywhere, anytime. The same goes for Picasso, Michelangelo, Shakespeare, or any of the other grandmasters of various arts. William Shakespeare was a genius who created one thousand seven hundred new words, one in ten of all the words he used. Hard to imagine such a genius being helped much by being connected with the rest of the world's writers. However, I think the inverse...

Many like to read novels, and will read them again and again, but have the desire to do much more, such as write a story themselves. The place where many get stuck is at the very beginning, where do I start? There are about five different ways to help yourself brainstorm and get your ideas down on paper before any actual story writing takes place. This allows you to organize your thoughts, and acknowledge all the possibilities to maximize the chances of getting your story off the ground. The techniques are not all separate though. They can be used in order to help you through the creation process. The first method that can be used is what is commonly known as free writing. This can be done one of...

The other day I was driving home from work, day-dreaming about the story for the novel I am currently writing. As I thought about it, new ideas began to bubble up from somewhere inside me. I knew it was good, and I knew it would enhance the book so when I got home, I quickly found some paper and wrote it all out so I would not loose the essence of what I pictured. I know this happens to all writers, especially while they are in the middle of a project. What I'm not sure of is how much priority is placed on this time, thinking about your work while you are not at the keyboard. We all have read that some of your best work can come from your mind solving problems and generating ideas while you sleep...

Getting published in the real world is quite a task, and in this economic climate publishing houses are going to become even more focused on the big names. What this means for writers trying to break into the big time (or to just get published) is we need to find other ways to become noticed by publishers and readers alike while earning something from you efforts. Online publishing is quickly becoming one way to get your story out there. But the main issue most people who write stories can't make sites. Which means they either need to pay someone big money for a good site or settle for something that looks less than average that is self made. Then there is the online promoting to be done. It is not...

The Career Novelist - Donald Maass This book is a primer for anyone serious about pursuing a writing career. Covers everything from creation to publication. GMC: Goal, Motivation, and Conflict - Debra Dixon If you don't have this book, drop everything and get a copy. GMC is the building blocks of all good fiction and Deb Dixon shows you how to stack the blocks like an expert. Story - Robert McKee Technically, this book is for screenwriters, but it does a great job of breaking down all the elements of good story. This text uses movie examples, which makes the lessons accessible to everyone. Self-Editing for the Fiction Writer: How to Edit Yourself Into Print - Browne and King The self-editing book...

According to the Toltecs, the Warrior is an aspect of the self, along with the Stalker and the Dreamer. The Warrior is the foundation of a developed self. The Warrior aspect is self-discipline. The Warrior has the ability to declare a goal and take deliberate steps to accomplish it in the face of any resistance. He or she keeps the attention on the goal and does not waver despite the 10,000 distractions. The Warrior has will. Koyote the Blind, a Toltec Master with whom a group of us have worked, told us that to accomplish our will it was necessary to set up and fulfill a series of small intents. An intent is a pre-selected mood, physical form (it can be dynamic), and concept that one consciously...

Being a travel writer is very exciting. You travel to foreign countries and meet different people. You have the opportunity to connect with people all over the world. It's also a great way to make some extra cash. Knowing how to become a travel writer takes some social skills. Start your own blog. Choose a "niche" travel writing market. If you like to travel with pets, write about it. Adventure travel is a great niche market. Five-star hotels and resorts is another fine market. Make sure you are writing in the niche that you enjoy. How to Become a Travel Writer Tips 1. Travel 2. Take photos 3. Choose a niche market 4. Write 5. Start a blog 6. Develop SEO skills 7. Network through social media 8...

Okay fellow writers. I am about to enter the 12th excerpt into my step by step novel writing process. We have just passed the halfway point of this series and I hope it is beneficial to each and every one of you who read it. I am presently trying to get my first novel published and am working on my second one. I use each and every one of these topics to help me get through. Remember though you have to maintain passion for the art of writing or you're just wasting your time. I can give you all the pointers you want but if you don't have the drive and desire then they are no good to you. Okay time to move on. 56. Hold Your Reader There are three major points that combined work together to hold...

Creating a working schedule when you're a freelance writer can be a difficult task. When you work from home contrary to what many people think it is often not easier but more difficult as there are more distractions. For example, maybe you have children underfoot, or your house is dirty and the temptation to clean first and write later hits you, or friends and family are calling you because after all you can make your own schedule so why don't you go out to lunch or shopping with them, you can write later, right? Unlike working a regular 9 to 5 job where you have a set schedule for what hours you are expected to be productive, when you work from home this is not the case, the only one you are...

If you are setting out to write the next great novel that will hit the shelves in your local bookstore, then there are certain elements that you will need to keep in mind through the entire process. Writing a great novel takes time, so don't expect to be able to turn out a masterpiece within a few weeks. You will need to spend quite a bit of time doing outlines and preparation before you can even think of beginning the actual writing aspect, although when you do start, these are the things to remember. One thing that most great fiction novels have in common are the characters. While the names and personalities of these characters may be different, they are all well developed and have identities and...

Before beginning the process of building the plot outline, let us take a look at matters concerning writing the novel which will not sustain articles of their own. You may have noticed that the reader is mentioned many times in these articles. The reader is everything to the writer and should be taken into consideration at all times. The writer must ask - have I made myself clear? Will my readers understand what I am driving at? This must be asked constantly especially in relation to characters for instance. Avoid choosing similar names for characters particularly avoid names starting with the same letter. This may sound trifling, but when the reader is immersed in the book similarity in names can...

At this point in the process of writing the novel the writer has his basic idea, the key character and possibly some secondary characters and is about to start plotting. But before he can do this there is an important decision to be made. How shall the writer tell his story - in first person narrative or third person narrative? This decision will have a profound effect on character, plot and the structure of the novel (i.e. the shape of the novel). It is important, therefore, that this be decided before any plotting is undertaken. Let us look more closely at first person narrative. This is very often the choice of new writers. This appears to them to be a very natural way of telling a story. "I was...

Frederick Forsyth's day starts at seven in the morning, and it's breakfast time after letting Stella and Shen out. The breakfast for him means crushing a grapefruit and putting the kettle on. His groundsman Dan arrives with the Mail and the Telegraph at about 7.30 AM. Frederick Forsyth is a man of strong political views (a conservative at heart), he is almost furious with the way UK has been run after the political decline of Margret Thatcher. He didn't like the regimes of John Major or Tony Blair. He goes for a shower after going through the newspapers of the day. Frederick's Everyday Routine Now is the time for the dogs to come in and get their treat. His farm is a huge 170 acres which is managed...

Freedom can come in many different ways. For Roushi Pazouki, freedom came in the form of writing a first novel based on her own true story. Watch Me: Based On a True Story follows the inspiring life of a young Iranian girl as she escapes from heartache and begins a new life in America at nineteen years of age. Roya is driven by love toward a young man named Omid. But, a tragic misunderstanding causes Omid to break their engagement, and a heartbroken Roya realizes that she, and she alone, is responsible for making her hopes and dreams come true. When Roya's father sends her to America, she begins a whole new life - first, learning English, obtaining a college degree and starting off on a career path...

oogle_ad_section_start --> I was lucky enough to buy an advanced copy of Carlos Ruiz Zafon's book The Angel's Game. It was originally set for release next month, but as I said, I was lucky. If you've read Zafon's previous book The Shadow of the Wind, you're going to love The Angel's Game, although there are glaring differences between the two books regarding the plot, way of writing, and the way Zafon made the ending. The biggest difference between The Angel's Game and The Shadow of the Wind is that you can see that Carlos Ruiz Zafon wants people to know about his love of writing in the former, and his love of his audience in the latter. Both worked well with him I think, but I must say that there...

A huge majority of the population has dreamed of writing a book and yet most will never fulfill this dream. The reason is not lack of talent. No the cause behind this is simple gut wrenching fear. Here are the top reasons why people do not write their best selling novel: 1) Fear of Failure - this is the what if no one likes it excuse. You get so caught up in what family, friends and publishers think that you find every excuse on the planet not to sit down to write. 2) The I Don't have enough time excuse - This is just a sneakier version of the previous excuse. You use your supposed lack of time to mask your underlying fear. Let's look at this one closely. I'll bet you have time to watch your...