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”
Creativity & Inspiration
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”
From the Front Lines: A month of writing every day
I still don’t believe “write every day” is great advice. But it can teach you a few things. Read More “From the Front Lines: A month of writing every day”
From the Front Lines: How a little constraint can improve your craft
Go ahead, tie yourself up in knots. Read More “From the Front Lines: How a little constraint can improve your craft”
From the Front Lines: How adopting a growth mindset can help you grow as a writer
Why what you believe about yourself may be in your way. Read More “From the Front Lines: How adopting a growth mindset can help you grow as a writer”
Rekindle the flame: 8 writing exercises to boost your creativity
Here are the benefits of using writing prompts to help boost your creativity and stir up your writing. Read More “Rekindle the flame: 8 writing exercises to boost your creativity”
13 spine-tingling quotes from classic & modern horror authors
Words of eerie wisdom from Shirley Jackson, Stephen King, and more. Read More “13 spine-tingling quotes from classic & modern horror authors”
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”