How many are too many when it comes to word count? The answer depends on several factors, such as whether you’re writing an assignment for an employer, penning your next great novel or freestyling it at home for practice. If you earn an income as a copywriter, for instance, it would not be uncommon for … Read more
Whether fiction or non-fiction, putting your thoughts in writing and into “book form” is a hefty endeavor. Perhaps you’re one of those people who have thought of doing it because others are always saying, “You should be a writer.” Maybe you’ve asked yourself if you should write a book on more than one occasion. If … Read more
The answer to this question is that there is no age at which you become too old to become a writer. Some people have felt a desire to write from the time they are young. Others may be focused or interested in other things until later in life. There are also people who would like … Read more
Even with spell and grammar check capabilities, many writers still fall into the bad habit of confusing certain words. Lots of times, such words will include homonyms, such as stake and steak or brake and break. However, there are two particular words that seem to give many writers a difficult time: affect versus effect. Misuse … Read more
When you’re writing a fiction novel, you might use first, second or third person point of view to tell the story. You might also choose narration as the means of conveying the story’s unfolding to the reader. Within this category of story-telling, there are several types of narration. Choosing one type over another can have … Read more
If you’re one of the estimated 10% of people throughout the United States who have dyslexia, your school years may have been quite challenging. Can you relate to others who have this condition and say they felt stupid in school or, worse, were called stupid by others? You may have thought (or still think, perhaps?) … Read more
One of the first things to come to terms with as a writer is to acknowledge and accept that not everyone is going to like what you write. In fact, some people might hate it. It’s okay. Remember that especially on social media, people love to talk about things they hate. Does it really matter … Read more
Perhaps you’ve always entertained the idea that you’d like to try your hand at writing, but you’ve never followed through on it because of self-doubt. You think: Me? A writer? Well, I’m probably not good enough to do that. The thing to remember is that most, if not all, writers experience similar doubts at some … Read more
Just as your body needs regular exercise to stay fit, as a writer, you also need to exercise your mind. Especially if you’re a fiction writer, challenging yourself with creative writing projects helps keep your mind in great shape. There are many ways to boost your creative writing skills, such as using topic or sentence … Read more
For many authors, helping readers establish connections between the past and present is their favorite part of the writing process. In some cases, a story about a bygone era can evoke certain images, ideas and memories in a reader’s mind that bring the past to life. It can also spark a desire to know more … Read more