Use our writing exercises to create better marketing content in only 10 minutes every day. Sharpen your skills with these writing drills!
How do you come up with perfect plot ideas for your NaNoWriMo story?
Ah yes, torturing readers, your favourite hobby!
As writers, we know how frustrating it is to stare at a blank screen. But luckily, you can eliminate writer's block once and for all by doing this...
I asked my audience which things would make them quit a novel.
Today, we’re sharing our top 16 pro tips for getting past that pesky writer's block and getting back to what you do best!
When your writing is hard, here are a few practicable steps that will help you move toward a solution for your situation's unique challenges.
Whether you are trying to write a novel, pen an epic poem, or maintain a blog about this or that, it’s inevitable that you will at some point experience one of the following: lack of inspiration decrease in motivation general malaise writing burnout general I-don’t-give-a-shit Some people refer to these symptoms as “writer’s block,” but I … Continue reading What to Write About When You Have Nothing to Write About
How to Overcome Writer’s Block You hold a pen in your hand or sit in front a computer screen and stare at the blank page and nothing significant comes to your mind to write. Been there? If yes, then y
Explore effective strategies to maintain momentum in your writing project. This blog offers practical tips on setting goals, establishing routines, overcoming writer's block, and staying motivated. Perfect for writers seeking to transform ideas into completed works.
I asked my Instagram followers,“What are some signs of amateurish writing, in your opinion?” Here are the results!
I asked my Instagram followers,“What are some signs of amateurish writing, in your opinion?” Here are the results!
Writer’s block on a deadline is one of the most stressful parts of freelance writing for me. I usually know exactly what I’m supposed to be writing about — that’s not the problem. But sometimes I…
Got that dreaded writer's block? We share a passion for the craft but it’s easy to get stuck, lose your words or become lost. Break free!
Broke-Ass Stuart is now accepting fiction submissions! Here's a short guide to what we are looking for. CONTENT & STYLE We're looking for stories that surprise us. Your words should grip the reader from the first sentence and never let go. Remember that the average online reader has
Ah yes, torturing readers, your favourite hobby!
Pinterest Facebook Twitter How do you overcome writer’s block? How do you tap into creativity when you’re feeling burnt to a crisp and you’d prefer to binge watch The Vampire Diaries? How do you keep writing even when you don’t feel like ever typing another word? Liza Monroy can answer these questions for us. She’s a […]
The bane of all writers for thousands of years, I have some news about writer’s block: writer’s block doesn’t exist. Here are the real issues...
This article aims to present some of these pros and cons so you can make an informed decision.
This can work for redemption arcs, or just for writing morally grey characters.
I know you guys like making your readers cry, so I thought I'd enable this pattern.
Handsome fairies, evil advisors, rebellious princesses who are bad at embroidery...
Sometimes they’re useful, but some dialogue tags are distracting or jarring. This post is a (hopefully) fun list of my least favourite.
This guide aims to teach you how to write quotable dialogue in your novels and scripts.
Celestial symbolism in writing refers to the use of celestial bodies such as the sun, moon, and stars as symbols to convey deeper meanings in a literary work. Celestial symbolism has been used in literature for centuries. It can add depth and meaning to your work by conveying abstract ideas and emotions through concrete images. Symbolism helps to create a mood or atmosphere, and to reinforce themes and motifs throughout a text. The same symbol can represent a variety of things in literature depending on the context and the author's intent, which is why some examples may have more than one association.
If you want to send your readers into a 3AM reading frenzy, these ideas could help!
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
To give your characters some texture and make them feel more realistic, consider balancing their virtues with a sprinkle of toxicity.
As much as I love royals, witches, rebels and assassins, there are other jobs out there for your fantasy heroes!
Slow burn romances are stories in which the romance...burns slowly. Instead of instant kissing and love ballads, it's often more of a will-they-won't-they situation.
How do writers create characters readers love to hate? How can you create your own Dolores Umbridge or Ramsey Bolton?
I asked my Instagram followers,“What are some signs of amateurish writing, in your opinion?” Here are the results!
You don’t feel driven to write. You tag the experience as writer’s block. And you’d be right. The search to overcome the writer’s block curse begins. You hate it. Annoying isn’t it? Check this out:…
There are several effective strategies to write with confidence and security. Here we explore some tips and tricks to help you overcome blank page syndrome
A plot hole is a gap, contradiction or inconsistency in a storyline that goes against the internal logic of the story. It's the kind of slip-up that makes switched-on readers say, "Wait, hang on a second!"
Let's take some good traits and take them to their worst possible conclusions, twisting them into something negative.
This list outlines some cliches I commonly see in modern fantasy novels.
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
Sometimes dialogue sounds stiff, clunky, or unnatural. Try these tricks to make your dialogue sound more natural and less written.
This list features some gorgeous words that fantasy writers can use for inspiration.
Sometimes dialogue sounds stiff, clunky, or unnatural. Try these tricks to make your dialogue sound more natural and less written.
If you’re a writer feeling blocked, this could be a sign that your creativity has stifled. Don’t worry. This article shows you 5 ways to boost your creativity.
