How writing cyclically saved a writer’s creativity
Suffering from burnout? A creative cycle can rekindle your love of writing. Read More “How writing cyclically saved a writer’s creativity”
Creativity & Inspiration
Creativity: Let it flow
Tap your well of creativity. Read More “Creativity: Let it flow”
Backpack writer
Pack up the gear and head out for the story. Read More “Backpack writer”
Words, words, words
William Shakespeare is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language. To celebrate his 450th birthday this month, we asked seven scholars and novelists what writers can learn from reading the Bard. Read More “Words, words, words”
The da Vinci disease
A writing coach offers tips for finishing your work. Read More “The da Vinci disease”
Resolute about writing: 4 writing resolutions you can actually keep
We’re well into 2014. But it’s not too late to make resolutions for your writing. Read More “Resolute about writing: 4 writing resolutions you can actually keep”
Improve your writing: Step away from the desk.
Need a break from writing? Here are five tips for inspiring creativity, strengthening skills and refreshing stamina. Read More “Improve your writing: Step away from the desk.”
Set your writing free
A writer offers an entertaining look at confronting and conquering the demons that hinder your creativity. Read More “Set your writing free”
Journaling without the tedium
The Writer has found some specific approaches that put the creativity and ideas back into writing Read More “Journaling without the tedium”
Instant writing motivation
Drawn largely from recent research in neurology and psychology, here are 20 techniques to get you going Read More “Instant writing motivation”
Featured Posts
9 manuscript mistakes only first-timers make (and how to fix them)
The first self-published book I edited was written by a longtime newspaper reporter. Seasoned and self-confident, he decided to set sources aside and pen a … Read More “9 manuscript mistakes only first-timers make (and how to fix them)”
What’s the best thing you can do to improve your writing?
Top authors advise how to make your fiction work improve tenfold, and provide steps to making it happen. Read More “What’s the best thing you can do to improve your writing?”
2018 Flash contest winner: The Tower Block: Apartment 1307
Read “The Tower Block: Apartment 1307” by Markús Már Efraím, the winning essay from our 2018 Flash Contest. Read More “2018 Flash contest winner: The Tower Block: Apartment 1307”