by Ryan Lanz Who doesn’t like the thought of being able to direct someone’s thoughts or emotions? Sure, it’s typically in fantasy only, but I’m sure most have skirted around the thought. When we imagine someone doing so, it’s usually an evil villain’s doing, involving elbow-length gloves and an over-sized, veiny head. But… Read More Altering the Reader’s Perspective
by J.U. Scribe Have you ever been in a slump? Writers are not immune to being in a slump. Sometimes you’re suffering from a case of writer’s block whether you’re struggling to find a new story idea or finish a work you already started. What many don’t seem to talk about is the rut… Read More Market Your Book For Success
by Phoebe Quinn If you’re reading this, I’m guessing that being a full-time writer, a fully-fledged author, is one of your dream scenarios. Working for yourself and doing what you love – it couldn’t get better. Unfortunately, most of us have a day job, and it may not be that great. My employment… Read More How to Balance Your Job and Writing
by John Briggs Want to use your writing strengths to reach your readers? My two greatest strengths as a writer are: I can make you think and I can make you laugh. Sometimes I can do both at the same time. Oh, I’ve been known to make readers cry, or get uncomfortable, or… Read More Know Your Strengths as a Writer
by Michael Cristiano Sometimes, writer’s block is a quiet, somber annoyance, filled with insecurity and a tinge of disappointment. For me, writer’s block is a rather angering bout of self-doubt and frustration, perhaps spiced with a nice sprinkle of self-loathing. It makes me feel like I am wasting time or that I am… Read More 5 Ways to Overcome Writer’s Block
by Kelsie Engen In this modern age of technology, there is no end to distraction. If you want to stay focused you really have to try. There’s no escaping the world to go write a novel unless you put forth the effort to get away from every distraction known to man. (And even… Read More 12 Tips to Become an Olympian Writer
by Meg Dowell I don’t understand everyone’s obsession with sequels. Or entire series, for that matter. Don’t get me wrong — I love all things Harry Potter, Hunger Games, Divergent, etc. But what I don’t love is when people — writers in particular — can’t seem to let go of the stories and… Read More Let Your Characters Live On Without You
