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Category Archives: Guest Writers

Branch out: Write what you know and beyond
Guest Writers / Tips

Branch out: Write what you know and beyond

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Lexi Bollis • Leave a comment

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 sun sets on summer, keep writing
Guest Writers / Tips

As sun sets on summer, keep writing

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Taylor Burton • Leave a comment

As July winds down and August creeps onto the horizon, summer is nearing its end. Most of us will return to school soon. Here are some tips to keep the writing going hot as summer draws to a close: Set up a schedule Most of us start going back to school around the end of … Continue reading »

Build a network of writers supporting writers
Guest Writers / Workshops

Build a network of writers supporting writers

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Lexi Bollis • 3 Comments

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 »

Be colorful and bold: Avoid generic writing
Guest Writers / Pitfalls

Be colorful and bold: Avoid generic writing

Posted on June 28, 2015 by Lexi Bollis • Leave a comment

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 »

Tips for writing through depression
Guest Writers / Pitfalls

Tips for writing through depression

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Chris Rivera • 2 Comments

Life often throws curves balls; it may come in the form of divorce, a recent family death or the loss of a close friend. Whatever the cause of your depression, here are a few tips that may help you stay focused on your writing no matter what adversity you are facing. Find us on Facebook … Continue reading »

Have pen, will travel: Tips for writing on the road
Guest Writers / Tips

Have pen, will travel: Tips for writing on the road

Posted on June 14, 2015 by Lexi Bollis • Leave a comment

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 »

‘Naked Lunch’ can unleash creativity in your writing
Author's Corner / Guest Writers

‘Naked Lunch’ can unleash creativity in your writing

Posted on June 7, 2015 by Chris Rivera • Leave a comment

Having recently finished reading “Naked Lunch,” by William S. Burroughs, I have walked away from this novel with a new mindset. For the first time a book has made me look at writing in a different light. For me, “Naked Lunch” isn’t just a controversial story narrated through the eyes of a junkie, but a novel … Continue reading »

Seeing red: Make proofreading pleasant
Guest Writers / Pitfalls

Seeing red: Make proofreading pleasant

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Susan J. Peck • Leave a comment

One of the greatest feelings in writing is finishing a piece. There it is in all its wonderful beauty. After meditating on your success, the daunting feeling of proofreading can cause clouds to creep in. But this does not have to be the case.  Read: The future looks bright for writers If proofreading was always … Continue reading »

Cool tips for summer writing
Guest Writers

Cool tips for summer writing

Posted on May 31, 2015 by Taylor Burton • Leave a comment

June has arrived and that break that we all look forward to is just around the corner — summer! Read: 8 great reasons to become a writer Yes, summer is almost here and that means relaxation for some of us. But, summer is also a great time to buckle down and get those creative writing … Continue reading »

The trouble with tense and how to resolve it
Guest Writers / Tips

The trouble with tense and how to resolve it

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Lexi Bollis • Leave a comment

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 »

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