I truly believe that we are all meant to be storytellers. We all have stories within us that are waiting to get out into the world. To be seen, heard, validated, and loved. To know that our stories matter, and they do. Your story matters. So, so much. It’s so easier nowaday
Top 10 best books on writing, storytelling and memoir. Includes authors Pirsig Snyder King Leitman Gilbert Gladwell
In this new book I am beginning, I feel drawn to write letters to the people enslaved there. It feels right to address them as individuals.
Looking for some chilling story ideas for your next writing project? If you want to write something to frighten the pants off your readers, check out these horror writing prompts.
Not all pain feels the same so here are some words to help add specificity.
I'm a big fan of internet challenges. I don't think they have the ability to completely change your routine and/or life permanently, but I think they're encouraging as hell and I'm sure there's at least one out there for anyone who's looking for a change in some aspect of his/her life. Other than f
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Whether your characters are getting into swordfights, falling out of high windows, or escaping dramatic fires, you may be wondering what sort of injuries they would realistically sustain. This guide aims to explain some common injuries in fiction, as well as how to write each one. I did my best to research this (check
Here are 100+ flash fiction prompts to help you start your short short stories, drabbles and one page stories. Challenge yourself to write less & say more!
Sometimes, all you need is a gentle nudge in order to get going. To help you out, I came up with 40 writing prompts for fantasy writers to kick start that
This will be a brief post as it has been a long day and I do need to rest. Tonight, when going to write my blog, I was searching in my mind on points to write about. When that wasn’t working…
Yes. Don't get me wrong, I like being published. It's a very rewarding experience, and I intend to continue pursuing it. But if I n...
Interviewing your characters should be a vital part of your outlining process
Thanks to the wonderfully demented friends who send me this stuff! THE IDEAL WRITER’S DESK!
We just made this little infographic to visualize the breakdown of using our novel writing roadmap to write a novel in one year.
A woman starts ignoring her husband's parents when they won't stop calling her Florence despite her full legal name being Flora.
Writing Worksheet – Things I Love in Stories (PDF) Fill out this worksheet and keep it in your writing journal. Whenever you feel yourself growing bored with your work in progress, take it out and add a dash of something you love to brighten up your writing.
Struggling through a first draft of a story or novel? Here are some of the best tips and quotes on first drafts from writers who have been there.
Looking for the best writing tips? Look no further. Here are the 22 best creative writing tips of all time.
How to Write your Character Hitting Rock Bottom. When creating problems for our beloved characters we sometimes are afraid to put them through hard times.
I asked my Instagram followers,“What are some signs of amateurish writing, in your opinion?” Here are the results!
When editing a novel, there are many things to look for and eliminate. Start with these four things to make your writing more effective.
TweetPin4EmailShare Intoxication is a complex biological process, and it can affect people in a variety of different ways—making it a particularly difficult thing to write about. However, the acts of... Read more »
I've compiled a list of my top 20 favourite writing prompts, they all come from an Instagram page called Writing.Prompt.s, so if you are interested and enjoy my post, you should check out their Instagram! I love telling stories and I found these specific prompts to be some great starting material.
Everything about screenwriting is fascinating, but do you know how to write a screenplay? People love to share their feelings and want to get their worth for their talent. Not everyone can master this skill, but a deep and thoughtful person can utilize the formatting, binding, and screenwriting rules. It's a passion, and you cannot
There's a lot to learn from JK Rowling's writing philosophy—and a lot to leave behind. Try these 9 principles in your writing, and let go of anything that doesn't help you.
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