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Writing Goals
What are your writing goals? Do you have dreams of winning the Pulitzer prize? Writing a bestseller or an Academy Award winning
May 12, 2026
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As a writer, your goal is to keep your readers immersed by drawing them into the world your characters inhabit....
Think of story structure as the skeleton of your tale. We all have different lives, different styles, different appearances. But...
Every screenwriter dreams to one day have their own feature length film on the big screen. Regardless of how grand...
If you’ve found yourself enchanted by tales of a bygone era, you’re likely a fan of historical fiction. In this...
Every writer at one time or another thinks: I need to write faster. The page is blank. The clock is...
Proofreading marks are symbols used to denote corrections to a manuscript. Many editors today use “track changes” features on various...
There’s rhythm in prose. The rhythm might be intentionally terse, like a Charles Bukowski novel, or dense and languid like...
“No one is free until we are all free.”– Martin Luther King Jr. It is human nature to search for...
Write what you know. We’ve heard this so often. But what does it mean? Does it mean that if I...
Every writer has their own way of working, a process that has to be developed and honed over many years....
I was a half decent 800-meter runner in high school, not great, but I ran with a lot of heart,...
As human beings we tend to seek positive experiences, but as writers and storytellers we understand that the purpose of...
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Ways to Describe a Voice
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow called the human voice “the organ of the soul.” Writers must become skilled organists to differentiate and describe the
May 4, 2026
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10,000 Hour Rule on Mastering Skills
“It takes 10,000 hours to truly master anything. Time spent leads to experience; experience leads to proficiency; and the more proficient you
May 3, 2026
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How Many Words in a Chapter?
Authors often struggle to figure out when to add chapter breaks and how to properly split up their novel or memoir. A
April 30, 2026
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A Look at 5 Different Writing Styles
Just as your characters each have a distinct voice, every writing style carries its own purpose, logic, and effect. Knowing the difference
April 26, 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.
April 16, 2026
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Tips for Writing a Novel
Master these tips for writing a novel by embracing messy first drafts and creative warmups. Learn how to silence your inner critic and finish.
April 15, 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.
April 3, 2026
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Filtering
Filtering will disengage any good reader. Experiment with your sentences and you can cut down on this bad habit to hook your reader.
April 2, 2026
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How Long Does it Take to Write a Book?
“How long does it take to write a book” is a question of daily schedule. A solid outline and forward movement allows any writer to finish on time.
March 20, 2026
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What is Creative Writing? How to Shape Ideas into Art
Creative writing invites writers to move beyond facts and formulas, using imagination and craft to shape ideas into compelling stories. Even though
March 9, 2026
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How to Start a Story: Crafting Openings That Captivate
In the best stories, the reader’s attention keeps in sync with the rhythm of the prose. It’s like a snowball rolling down
February 25, 2026
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Stream-of-Consciousness Writing: Tips for Creative Expression
There’s rhythm in prose. The rhythm might be intentionally terse, like a Charles Bukowski novel, or dense and languid like the work
February 8, 2026
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Morning Pages: A Daily Habit to Boost Creativity
“Morning pages” is the term coined by Julia Cameron in her work The Artist’s Way used to describe the habit of sitting
February 6, 2026
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How to Start Writing a Book: The No-Fluff Starter Guide
Welcome! And congratulations! If you’re reading this, you are about to begin a creative journey that can bring satisfaction and a deepening
February 3, 2026
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Getting Past Writer’s Block: Causes and Proven Cures
Writer’s block can feel like a brick wall in your mind. The words stop flowing and the page seems impossible to fill.
January 25, 2026
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Personal Narratives: Shaping Real Life into Compelling Scenes
All writing carries something of the writer within it, but few forms are as intimate as the stories we tell about our
January 20, 2026
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The Writing Process: Learning to Trust the Work
Writing is an act of magic. Out of thin air you’ve conjured something and put it onto the page. People come up
January 18, 2026
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What are your writing goals? Do you have dreams of winning the Pulitzer prize? Writing a bestseller or an Academy...
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow called the human voice “the organ of the soul.” Writers must become skilled organists to differentiate and...
“It takes 10,000 hours to truly master anything. Time spent leads to experience; experience leads to proficiency; and the more...
Authors often struggle to figure out when to add chapter breaks and how to properly split up their novel or...
Just as your characters each have a distinct voice, every writing style carries its own purpose, logic, and effect. Knowing...
Organize your writing process with this comprehensive worldbuilding template. Define the details of your world as a starting point to...
Master these tips for writing a novel by embracing messy first drafts and creative warmups. Learn how to silence your...
How to become a better writer? Establish a consistent routine that prioritizes showing up. Practice, rest, and refill your creative...
Filtering will disengage any good reader. Experiment with your sentences and you can cut down on this bad habit to...
"How long does it take to write a book" is a question of daily schedule. A solid outline and forward...
Creative writing invites writers to move beyond facts and formulas, using imagination and craft to shape ideas into compelling stories....
In the best stories, the reader’s attention keeps in sync with the rhythm of the prose. It’s like a snowball...
There’s rhythm in prose. The rhythm might be intentionally terse, like a Charles Bukowski novel, or dense and languid like...
“Morning pages” is the term coined by Julia Cameron in her work The Artist’s Way used to describe the habit...
Welcome! And congratulations! If you’re reading this, you are about to begin a creative journey that can bring satisfaction and...
Writer’s block can feel like a brick wall in your mind. The words stop flowing and the page seems impossible...
All writing carries something of the writer within it, but few forms are as intimate as the stories we tell...
Writing is an act of magic. Out of thin air you’ve conjured something and put it onto the page. People...
