Tag: writing
Picture it: you’ve got deadlines to hit. You’ve procrastinated far too long and you’re cramming to submit your article. Maybe you’re just a few crucial sentences away from capping …
As far as billionaire romances are concerned, there are many books a person can read. However, whenever anyone thinks of sultry and sexy books, E.L James Fifty Shades of …
YouTube Channel: newyorkbookworm Strong female characters are a trope that can either be done exceptionally well or horribly. Here’s how to avoid the later. Featured image via Pinterest
Dear Diary, Snooze. I don’t know about you, but I’ve started and restarted writing in my personal journal more times than I care to admit. It always goes the …
YouTube Channel: Sara Crawford Join Sara as she openly discusses the reality of being a writer with depression. Featured image via The Plaid Zebra
Almost any aspiring author will tell you they’ve looked into the self-publishing option. It’s a modern, attractive alternative to the lengthy, stressful process of getting a book published traditionally, …
Ever since Mark Twain once said “write what you know,” the adage has been passed along to new and aspiring writers. It makes sense on paper—why wouldn’t you write …
You’ve spent years writing that book. Poured your heart into every word, typed until your fingers ached, edited until your eyes twitched. Then, one day you look at the fat …
In a recent interview with the New York Times, President Obama revealed that, along with being a published author and a lover of literature, he has also dabbled in …
Let’s hear it for poetry! There’s haikus, limericks, sonnets, verses, odes, ballads, and even riddles. Poetry is multi-functional, multifaceted, and even multifarious. There are so many different forms, features, …
Even if they’re set on the most fantastic, alien world imaginable, the stories we read are ultimately human stories. That’s why it’s important to write characters who are compelling …
There is no question that the United States is in great political turmoil. Protests and rallies are being held everywhere, and they are only escalating as Donald Trump’s inauguration …
When a book is considered for film adaptation, how much say should an author have in the script? After all, the story wouldn’t exist without the author. But a …
Why do art and imagination continue to be taxed? Way too many writing competitions require applicants to submit entry fees–admittedly, some contests are legitimate, but many others turn out to be …
Heads up, writers! No matter how unusual your particular skillset or interests are, there is an upcoming writing competition to suit you. Poetry, flash fiction, essays, short stories–they’re all …
Do people sometimes say you’re too attached to technology? Or perhaps, do you say that to a friend? Luckily, there’s a way you can use your skills to unlock free …
Tips and advice only go so far if you want to be a writer. At a certain point, you have to sit down and write, but when you’re utterly …
Let’s be honest: for writing, the only materials you really need is a pen, some paper, and a great idea. One of the best things about writing is that …
YouTube Channel: Brian Tracy From the Description: Want to know how to start writing a book? The starting point is to look within yourself and ask what message you have …
Creating a fictional world may seem like an intimidating task. You’re building an entire world from scratch, after all. While it’s true that building a fictional world takes a …