Writing a story is one thing, but writing a story that readers can’t go to bed until they finish reading is another thing entirely. And, for every writer, the latter is usually better than the former, because when your
It has been said that the problem with writers is that they don't write. While there are exceptions, many brilliant writers’ work has never seen the light of day due to bad habits. If you’re a writer and want
A common piece of writing advice is 'write what you know.' When I first heard this advice, I thought it was odd. I don’t remember where I first heard it, but I remember thinking that as far as writing
In each of the following sentences, repetition of words or phrases or redundant use of similar terms is easily eliminated, as described in the explanations and shown in the revisions that follow each example. This procedure is called an
In this world filled with lots of drama and painful experiences, one sometimes needs a form of therapy to help deal with one’s feelings. However, there are times when there is no one to turn to, or even talk
Oftentimes, people think that being a writer and being an author are the same, especially because they are in the same line of work. Their work might be similar, but they are not the same. First, definitions. A writer
Writing takes a lot of brain work. It requires you to use your imagination and your thinking to put words together in a sensible and impactful way. Unlike with speaking, a writer does not have the luxury of explaining
A strong power of imagination is a wonderful ability to have. It involves creating pictures and bringing them to life in your mind. This power to imagine is needed by everyone irrespective of what they do. As a writer,
Writing is art. Maybe not the conventional type of art that we know like drawing or painting, but it is art. Just as a painter mixes colours together on a drawing board to bring out a design, a writer
There’s an old myth floating around, which suggests that creativity is inherent. You’re either born with it or you’re born without it. But creativity can be learned and developed over time. Some people may have a more natural inclination
