Want to write a novel that doesn’t just sell well but is also a classic, one that people are reading 100 years from now? Who doesn’t, right? Well, if you have some talent and try to include these 5
Self-doubt is both positive and negative, depending on your response. It could be motivating or deleterious to one’s ability. But most times, the tendency to it being negative is high. Therefore, anyone aspiring to success or relevance in a
Ask any agent and they’ll tell you the trick to nailing young adult writing is in the voice. And even though I spend my workdays with teens, I heard it countless times when I was looking for representation for
Story passages have a rhythm, a pattern, a sound. Yet I don’t want to talk about rhythm so much as I do flow. Rhythm can affect flow, but it’s only one element that can. Let’s look at other story
“Your mind will answer most questions if you learn to relax and wait for the answer.” ~William S. Burroughs There is no greater satisfaction in writing than spreading fire with words. The best starting point for creating content that connects
What are some of the most common mistakes screenwriters make in the first acts of their screenplays? Hollywood script consultant and story expert Michael Hauge cover three of those problems that screenwriters struggle with: 1. Characters with Lack of
In an earlier post we showed you five reasons to write your own book. Now, let’s talk about the steps you must take to make this happen. 1. Create a plan Have you heard the popular saying that failing to plan
There are plenty of folks happy to tell you how to write better, just as any doctor will tell you to “eat right and exercise.” But changing your writing (or eating) habits only happens when you understand why you
If you’re a writer, you’ve heard the question: Do you ever get writer’s block? My answer is always the same: Writer’s block is for hobbyists. When your livelihood depends on making words appear on a page, the question changes:
I know: it’s messy, and it takes longer. A whole page of handwriting only comes to about half a page of typing once you transcribe it. Handwriting can look sloppy and unclear. And an hour’s worth of scribbling on
