Writer's Block
You’ve all heard of it. A lot of you have probably experienced it. We all dread it… but what do writers do when they just can’t write?...
You’ve all heard of it. A lot of you have probably experienced it. We all dread it… but what do writers do when they just can’t write?...
Has real life become bleaker than a dystopia? Follow these 10 suggestions and you will survive Big Brother...I mean the world in 2019....
While academic writing may be boring at times, it does have its merit for creative writing if you seek them out. After finishing my MA...
So you’ve written a book. What else could you possibly need? You need a beta reader. Here’s why. Being a writer requires a lot of...
There are arguments in every writing circle over whether or not writers should "plot" or "pants". Here is a little advice from one writer...
If you haven’t published a story, does that make you a failure as a writer? I’ve been writing for ten years now, and I’ve yet to publish...
You've heard the advice that you need to "write everyday" but what does that actually look like in the reality of our busy modern lives....
Every writer has heard the adage "show, don't tell," but how do you know how much you need to show your readers? Check out this author's...
Here's a different take on overcoming your writing hardships, no matter what they may be. Here comes the February slump. The time of the...
Is it a lack of ideas that's holding your writing back? A lack of inspiration? Or is it simply the fact that there are too many...
A thought on why procrastination is so easy and getting stuff done is so hard. I, like many writers, am a very proficient procrastinator....
What does it take to finish a novel? Here are some thoughts about the dedication that's inspired when you're writing a story that is only...
When writing a book, we all think writing it is the hardest part, but is that true for every writer? Here’s some thoughts on the...
Here are one writer's thoughts on the trouble with grammar. English is a confusing language. There are various sentence structures...
Ignoring the science behind plant anatomy is all well and good when you’re in Hogwarts and everyone’s happy to accept that gillyweed will...
Whether your response to the word “research” is to sit up and take notice or to shudder and hide, here are some observations about where...
It may hard to accept your novel belongs in the trunk under your bed, but it can be a great opportunity to grow... For those of you who...
What do pants have to do with writing? Check out this post for one writer's reflections on "pantsing" versus "plotting." If you’ve been...
For anyone who has ever struggled with idea that "genre" is a limiting factor, hemming in your creative voice... Here's some food for...