If you’re a creator, of any kind, it’s likely that you’ve dealt with creative envy. You see other creations and well, you become envious. It’s very common but unfortunately, it can be quite discouraging when it comes to creating your content. It can also suck away the wonderful happiness you feel while creating because you’re… Read Article →
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Life as a creative takes it’s toll. If you create anything – you’re a creative. Nobody can take that away from you, except you. We all undergo feelings of imposer syndrome, self-doubt and those annoying times we listen to the wrong types of critics. Some days, the creative juices just aren’t flowing. We can hit… Read Article →
If you have written fiction, you know how important the role your protagonist plays is to your story. Creating good villains really comes down to a couple key points. We’ve all seen awesome villains and ones that aren’t so well done. If you’re writing a story, these are some of the best tips out there… Read Article →
When it comes to writing, our motivation can sometimes float away just like that awesome idea you had while you were in the shower. People who aren’t writers don’t understand how difficult it can be to be a walking goldmine of ideas. As writer’s, we have to keep the spark of creativity alive and one… Read Article →
Even though I’m new to the blogging game, I know that the #1 most important aspect of blogging is PROMOTION. You want people to read what you write but they have to be able to find it first. There are many ways you can pay for promotion, but what if you don’t have the budget… Read Article →
As writers, we know that finding a story is one of the most important parts of writing creatively. But, where can you find story ideas? Well, sometimes you can’t simply find them. Sometimes they find you and sometimes you have to dig deep into your imagination and rip the stories out. Here are the best… Read Article →
Not everyone gets lucky and stumbles on their passion. It can take work and you may even find that you don’t have just one passion. Finding your passion in life is important for everyone as it gives us a sense of purpose and fulfillment. Without that, reaching self-actualization is impossible. But, what if you’re lost?… Read Article →
If you’re a writer, you already know the importance of character development. Even when reading certain stories, some characters just fall flat or do things that make the character unrealistic or sometimes downright boring. There is so much that goes into writing a compelling, entertaining story and character development is right up there at the… Read Article →
I remember when I first made the choice that would change everything. “I want to be a writer, professionally”, I said aloud for the first time in 2012. I had switched majors five times and found that what truly made me happy was writing. I knew how silly it probably sounded to my family and… Read Article →
Let’s say you have a great idea for a story but you’re sort of stumped on how to start it. Often times, the opening line or first paragraph of a story can make or break a reader’s interest. It can be fun to experiment with different ways to start the same story and figure out… Read Article →