April

Feeling that you were called to be a writer and knowing what to write are two entirely separate issues. One is about making an overall choice to write. The other is about the writing process. It’s not uncommon for a novice writer to feel unsure when choosing a genre. Just because you choose a specific … Read more

Perhaps you’re a professional writer.  Or, maybe you have a dream and are working toward it. Perhaps you’ve always wanted to try writing but keep talking yourself out of it because you “don’t have what it takes” or “don’t know how to begin.” Today’s writing secrets are for you!  Some of the world’s greatest authors have … Read more

You might recall a time in your life when it was trendy to have a “pen pal.” Writing letters to pen pals was sort of an art form. It was common for letter-writers to make their own stationery or to use different colors of ink and styles of writing.  What you may not have realized … Read more

Throughout the country, the “face of the classroom” has vastly changed in recent years. No longer do you find stacks and stacks of spiral notebooks and textbooks on students’ desks. The learning process now typically unfolds through electronic tablets. In addition to reading everything on a screen, students also type their work rather than writing … Read more

Almost every author has experienced the burning desire to write without any of the inspiration that normally goes with it. While frustrating, there are better things to do than simply sit around and wait for an idea to strike. When you are a writer, you are often responsible for finding your own inspiration to write. … Read more

Writing is a solitary endeavor that takes so much of your own time, concentration and dedication. However, it would be wrong to say that writing takes place in a vacuum. Everything that you read, watch or otherwise consume has the potential to influence your writing in some way. So does this mean that you should … Read more

There are only so many hours in a day, and chances are you’ve already dedicated most of those hours to important tasks. Whether your day is taken up by work, children, social obligations or more, you still need to carve time out for what is most important to you—writing. Making time for writing can be … Read more

One of the most prolific pieces of writing advice is to write each and every day. While writing every day might work great for some, the reality is that it isn’t an effective piece of writing advice for most people. Maybe you have a job, spouse, kids or social life that doesn’t quite allow for … Read more

Making resolutions as the clock strikes midnight and one year rolls into the next is a time-honored tradition. You might have made your own resolutions for the New Year too, promising to write more in 2022 than you did in 2021. While this is a great jumping off point, you will need more actionable writing … Read more

Dialogue should flow through your story like a river that has seamlessly carved its way through a forest. Like the river, it should be complex and varied, with more going on beneath its surface than your readers might realize. So how do you write complex yet realistic dialogue? You put a lot of time, thought … Read more