Every good writer knows that accepting and using constructive criticism is one of the best ways to improve their craft. Listening to feedback from your peers, teachers, friends, and family will most certainly help you grow as a writer. But what happens when someone gives you a piece of advice that you don’t agree with? … Continue reading »
All writers have heard this piece of advice: Write what you know. It makes sense to write about things that are familiar. As writers, we are most passionate about that which is personal. When we write about things we love, it shows in our writing. It elevates our work. Follow us on Facebook It’s important … Continue reading »
As a writer, I strive to create work that will be successful. I write for myself, yes, but I’d be lying if I claimed I don’t care what other people think. We all hope our writing will be read by many and praised by all. It doesn’t matter if you’re a blogger, poet, short story … Continue reading »
The mark of a great writer is the recognition of individual style. We all want to achieve greatness in our writing, but it’s extremely difficult and often unclear how to do so. The easiest way to develop your style is to avoid generic writing. This strategy might sound, well, generic, so let’s break it down … Continue reading »
Summer is the season of relaxation and vacations. If you take advantage of your opportunities to travel, it can also be the season to produce some great writing. Whether you’re going abroad or just to the next town, you are bound to encounter something that will benefit your writing. Here are a few tips for … Continue reading »
When you’re deep in the editing stage with a piece of writing, it is easy to feel stuck. You have produced draft after draft, yet something about the piece still isn’t quite right. Perhaps the problem isn’t in the dialogue, plot arc or the structure of that one problem sentence—perhaps it is the tense in … Continue reading »