Whether you’re a brand new writer or a seasoned veteran with a handful of bestsellers to your name, there’s one thing that’s inevitable: writer’s block. Every writer struggles with writer’s block. Even great writers deal with this dreaded condition. Whether you’re writing for work or pleasure, writer’s block can set in at nearly any time … Continue reading How to Get Over Writer’s Block – 17 Proven Tips
Writers can be very private and protective of their work, especially when they are in the writing process. I know I used to be this way, which is probably why I got rejected so much when I first started submitting my writing to be published. I eventually started to learn my lesson. I needed to … Continue reading What Are Beta Readers and Why You Need Them
Flash fiction. It's here, and then it's gone in a flash. Like a bolt of lightning. Or that superhero named the Flash. If you're a short story writer or a fan of short fiction, you have probably heard of flash fiction. It's kind of like the Usain Bolt of the writing world. But defining flash … Continue reading What is Flash Fiction? Everything Writers Need to Know
Why did the AI writing tool cross the road? To get to the other side of the story! Let me preface this post by saying that I'm a bit skeptical of artificial intelligence writing tools, and I don't advocate for these tools to replace human writers. A few months ago, I wrote a blog post … Continue reading Should Fiction Writers Use AI Tools To Help Their Their Stories?
The act of writing seems simple. At least for the prolific essayist-novelist Joan Didion, who once mused in her landmark essay “Why I Write” that writing is the act of arranging words. This is something you can take into your own writing practices. At the same time, it's also true that converting thought to text is … Continue reading 4 Ways to Enhance Your Literary Writing Skills
If you want to be successful as a blogger, you really only need two things: Website traffic Engagement Okay, that’s obviously a massive oversimplification, but as long as you keep having people come to your website and they keep interacting with your content, affiliate links, ads, and offers, then you are on the path to … Continue reading 4 Things Every Blogger Should Be Tracking in Google Analytics 4
No matter what field or profession you are in, good writing skills are always an asset. Many people can excel in writing and distinguish themselves that way, but not everyone fully utilizes it. This article will look at how you can properly use and implement your writing proficiency. Having good writing skills can push you … Continue reading How To Utilize Your Writing Skills In Your Career
If you have a friend or family member who is a writer, then you’ve probably searched for gift ideas for writers at some point. And if you have, you’ve probably been pretty overwhelmed with the results. Fortunately (or unfortunately, if you’re indecisive), there are TONS of gifts out there for writers. While many of them … Continue reading Best Gift Ideas for Writers
Writers are supposed to write, right? Then why do so many writers often struggle with actually getting it done? It seems like many writers spend more time complaining about how they aren’t writing than they do on writing. In reality, the time we are spending on our excuses is preventing us from reaching our writing … Continue reading Stop Letting These Excuses Get in the Way of Your Writing
Having your writing published is a huge accomplishment. Whether we’re talking about a short story published in an online journal or a big book deal, any publication is a big deal and should make you proud. Having your writing rejected, on the other hand, can leave you frustrated and make you think you aren’t good … Continue reading 3 Reasons Your Writing Hasn’t Been Published Yet
