Most writers are avid readers. Because of this, it’s logical to assume that people who do not read often or don’t know how to read likely do not have good writing skills. Unfortunately, only 17% or so of children ages nine to 11 have stories read to them on a regular basis. Some estimates state … Read more
It’s exciting to imagine books that you’ve written lining store shelves or showing up online when you search your name or a title. Perhaps you’ve been pumping out stories for a while now, or you are nearing the finish line after a long journey of writing the first-ever manuscript you hope to have published. Either … Read more
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