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
by Andrea Lundgren Lately, I’ve been trying an experiment I’ve heard about for years with authors and never really took serious: writing every day. Here are some quotes from writers on the subject: “One thing that helps is to give myself permission to write badly. I tell myself that I’m going to do… Read More What Writing Every Day Has Taught Me
by Lauren Sapala Sometimes I feel like I’m in the unique position of having my fingers on the collective pulse of writers today. I talk to unbelievable amounts of writers every week. Some of them are my clients, some of them are new people thinking about becoming a client, and some of them… Read More Writers and the Fear of Failure: How to Get Over it For Good
by Allison Maruska In April, I was a judge for two writing contests – Dan Alatorre’s Word Weaver contest and Ryan Lanz’s short story contest. I was honored to be asked to fill the role once, let alone twice. And while I enjoyed judging great stories, I also learned a few things about… Read More 9 Tips for Writing Better Short Stories
