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 »
So, you want to write a novel. It’s been on your mind and every time you think about the emerging plot, you become more and more excited at the idea of writing that story. There is just one problem — you don’t know where or how to get started. Read on for some quick tips … Continue reading »
You typically are such a well-behaved writer. You do everything you’re told. You read and you write and you work hard to keep your writing dream alive. But, it’s OK to live a little, folks. In fact, go ahead break some writing rules. No one’s going to take your birthday away. Besides, it’ll do you … Continue reading »
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 »
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 »
The world of literature is filled with tales of villains and anti-heroes who work against the lofty aims of the protagonist. Follow us on Facebook Whether taking the shape of a dastardly, mustache-twirling figure or some metaphorical menace, its seems there is always some force in a novel that strives to derail the authority and … Continue reading »
Memoir writing can be hard. Between recall, literary structure, personal privacy, motivation and tying stories together, it can become overwhelming fast. Follow us on Facebook But here you are, reading about how to make it easier. It is likely you have come to realize some of these challenges or are at least intrigued by the … Continue reading »
Everyone is doing it. Maybe you should do it, too. Not so sure about blogging? There are actually a lot of good reasons for establishing a writing blog: Follow us on Facebook Blogging is a great way for writers to get themselves in the published column. With so many publications closing up shop, it is … Continue reading »
Like a tiny little seedling, an idea for a book has been germinating in your brain for months now. Every time you think on it, you grow more and more excited to finally put pen to paper and let the words spring to life. Join us on Facebook There is just one problem. Somehow, you … Continue reading »