Creativity & Inspiration
Writing to heal: Journaling for writers
How journaling can lead to healthier lives and richer characters. Read More “Writing to heal: Journaling for writers”
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: 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.”
Featured Posts
So you want to start a blog in 2020? Read this first.
Is blogging still a writer’s best friend? Or is it a waste of time in an overcrowded blogosphere? Read More “So you want to start a blog in 2020? Read this first.”
How to effectively use dialogue tags in fiction
Here’s why editors frown upon overly creative dialogue tags – and why you should, too. Read More “How to effectively use dialogue tags in fiction”
Freelance Success: What editors want freelance writers to know
Taking a trip behind enemy lines reveals an ally in a crazy professional world. Read More “Freelance Success: What editors want freelance writers to know”