Creativity & Inspiration
Plan a DIY writing retreat this summer
Sick of staring at your own four walls? Here are tips for creating an alternative writing vacation. Read More “Plan a DIY writing retreat this summer”
Self-imposed writing restrictions bust blocks and sharpen skills at the same time
How “writing with handcuffs” can take your writing to places you’d never find otherwise. Read More “Self-imposed writing restrictions bust blocks and sharpen skills at the same time”
How writers can cope with a long, dark winter spent indoors
Need a winter reset? Here are tips for looking after your mental health, filling your creative stores, and passing the many hours until spring arrives. Read More “How writers can cope with a long, dark winter spent indoors”
Five ways to give your shiny new writing project a long life
Actionable tips for achieving all your writing goals in 2021. Read More “Five ways to give your shiny new writing project a long life”
Ear to the ground: Absorption versus creation
Why taking time off from writing can be a good thing. Read More “Ear to the ground: Absorption versus creation”
Are your hobbies helping or hurting your writing?
Take a hard look at the creative distractions in your life. Read More “Are your hobbies helping or hurting your writing?”
How writers can find a pen pal
Craving a little more old-school interaction in these isolated times? Here are some tips and resources you can use to find a pen pal. Read More “How writers can find a pen pal”
15 of the most common causes of writer’s block – and how to cure them
Feeling stuck in your manuscript, craft, or career? Here are 15 of the most common problems that can stall a writer’s progress – plus key strategies for overcoming each one. Read More “15 of the most common causes of writer’s block – and how to cure them”
From the Front Lines: How to tell when you’re too close to a subject
Writing can be great therapy. It just might not be for anyone else’s consumption. Read More “From the Front Lines: How to tell when you’re too close to a subject”
Featured Posts
Pro tips for avoiding clichéd characters in fiction
Banish those walking clichés from your work for good with these tips. Read More “Pro tips for avoiding clichéd characters in fiction”
Character interlands: A new way to develop the character worksheet
Type “character worksheets” into a search engine, and you’ll find hundreds of resources to develop your protagonist and other characters. Some of the worksheets are … Read More “Character interlands: A new way to develop the character worksheet”
4 ways to instantly tighten your fiction
Editor-proof your stories with these tips. Read More “4 ways to instantly tighten your fiction”