When writing, lyrics can get in the way sometimes. Having some cool, inspiring instrumental music playing while you’re writing can really help you nail down that flow, or so I’ve found. I’ve been adding to my instrumental playlist for years and in recent ones, I’ve found some truly awesome instrumentals! If you want to write… Read Article →
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If you’re a writer, you know how important the right advice can be. The right writing advice has saved me many hours and countless headaches. But, how do you know which pieces of writing advice are actually useful? Well, that all depends on which type of writer you are. Do you write better in the… Read Article →
I have read many personal essays and I’ve also written quite a few as well. There are a few things that separate a good personal essay from a great one. When writing personal essays, you want that writing to be compelling. You want your readers to be enthralled in your story from the first sentence… Read Article →
As writers, we do what works for us. This means that all of our routines are probably pretty different. No matter how you write though, there are some ways to boost your routine. Boosting your writing routine can help you be more productive, raise that wordcount, gain confidence as a writer and more! While different… Read Article →
I’m not sure about any other writers out there, but I know that sometimes, the organizational state of my writing can be pretty out of control. As part of my long list of New Year’s Resolutions, I’ve vowed to put a stop to it. So, I started researching various methods to organize my writing and… Read Article →
As a writer, it’s important to challenge yourself. There are a lot of writing challenges out there, many of which I’ve done myself. I’ve always found them to be super helpful for brainstorming and perfecting my craft. To give back to the awesome writing community, I decided to create a few of my own. I’ll… Read Article →
Writing creatively can be a challenge but there are ways to really hone your skills. I took some creative writing classes in college and those classes actually prompted my risky decision to be a full-time writer. I have tried just about every creative writing exercise out there. Some are great while others haven’t really done… 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 →
Being a writer of any kind can be tough. There’s a lot that goes into it – far more than non-writers realize. Getting the writing down on paper is only half the battle for most of us. Then, there’s the concern of deadlines. It can be tough to set your own deadlines. Here are my… 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 →