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Invocation of the Muse: Cultivating Inspiration for Serious Writers

The idea of a Muse, inspiration, spirit, or genius, is present in any civilization in which great literature exists. When we read […]

Alan WattNovember 27, 2025

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Best Books on Writing: 7 Books for Your Writing Journey

Have you ever stared at a blank page and wondered whether your story needed more inspiration or a clearer outline? If you’re […]

Alan WattOctober 6, 2026

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The Kindlepreneur Mindset: Combining Creativity and Business Acumen

The term “kindlepreneur” is a combination of “Kindle” and “entrepreneur,” describing a self-published author who approaches their writing and book sales as […]

Alan WattSeptember 13, 2026

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5 Essential Creative Writing Tips

Whether you’re brainstorming your first story or publishing your ninth book, there comes a point when all writers wonder the same thing. […]

Alan WattSeptember 11, 2026

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Writing Motivation

Have you ever found yourself staring at the blank page and waiting for the spark, but it doesn’t come? So you walk […]

Alan WattSeptember 8, 2026

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Mood vs. Tone: What’s the Difference? (And Why Every Writer Needs to Know)

Have you ever read a scene that made you uneasy, while nothing bad was happening? Or perhaps you read a narrator who […]

Alan WattAugust 28, 2026

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Writing Challenges: How Small Daily Commitments Create Extraordinary Results

The writing challenge is a commitment to write each day. A few years ago, I noticed that the writers in my workshops […]

Alan WattJuly 14, 2026

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Writing Journals: A Conversation with Your Creative Mind

Some people think writing journals are only for recording your feelings, venting frustrations, or documenting daily life. But for creative writers, a […]

Alan WattJuly 13, 2026

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Words Have Power

You might see the philosophical, inspirational phrase “words have power” written on coffee mugs or in cards handed out at graduations. People […]

Alan WattJuly 5, 2026

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How to Start a Novel

Okay, perhaps you’ve been filling pages with scattered notes, and now there’s a growing sense you have a story that wants to […]

Alan WattJune 24, 2026

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Trust Your Wild Imagination

Thoughts on writing, creativity, and meditation Writing and meditation have so much in common. After my husband, Peter, and I attended a […]

Diana McKeon CharkalisJune 18, 2026

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Writing Memes: Why Writers Love Sharing Them (And What They Secretly Teach Us)

If you spend enough time with writers on social media, you’ll soon learn one thing — we enjoy writing memes. The writer […]

Alan WattJune 6, 2026

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Getting Through the Messy Middle

We’ve all been stuck in the messy middle of a story. Inspiration strikes like raw lightning, bringing a new idea into your […]

Alan WattMay 26, 2026

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Story Structure

Think of story structure as the skeleton of your tale. We all have different lives, different styles, different appearances. But for the […]

Alan WattMay 21, 2026

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Your Worldbuilding Template for Fiction

Organize your writing process with this comprehensive worldbuilding template. Define the details of your world as a starting point to divine the world.

Alan WattApril 16, 2026

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An Editing Checklist for Writers

Refine your manuscript with this essential editing checklist. Learn how to edit a book by paring down prose and polishing your unique voice.

Alan WattApril 12, 2026

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How to Become a Better Writer

How to become a better writer? Establish a consistent routine that prioritizes showing up. Practice, rest, and refill your creative tank.

Alan WattApril 3, 2026

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A Guide to Pen Names

Create a powerful tool to protect your personhood and work with a pen name, but establish it intentionally and early in your career in order to use this device of authorship cleverly.

Alan WattMarch 27, 2026