May 6, 2022
6 Ways to Make Writing Easier (And More Fun)
Do you enjoy writing – or dread it? I write for a living, and I also coach writers and would-be writers, so I know just how tough it can be to get up the motivation and the courage to
May 2, 2022
5 Story Mistakes Even Good Writers Make
In fiction, story matters more than anything else. Yet too often authors forget this and, in their zeal to impress readers or wow editors, pepper their writing with distracting devices that only end up undermining the story itself. Never
April 25, 2022
Writing Tools: If You are a Writer, You Need them
A pen, a notebook, and an amazing imagination are enough ‘capital’ to begin an adventure in writing. However, there are several other writing tools you should consider trying out. These writing tools could help us write better, but for
April 21, 2022
10 Things Shakespeare Can Teach Us About Writing Thrillers
Conspiracy. Murder. Politics. Love. Sex. Ghosts. Pirates. Thrillers and the works of William Shakespeare may have more in common than you’d think. After all, as author A.J. Hartley pointed out, the legendary playwright that we now regard as “refined”
March 8, 2022
Why You Must Write Down Your Ideas
If you do not write down your ideas then you've been doing a whole lot wrong for a long time. I really do not want to go into the things you've been missing out on but just bear in
March 4, 2022
Why Every Writer Should Join a Writing Group
So you’ve decided you want to write. Perhaps you want to share a personal experience or record a little piece of history. There may be fascinating characters pushing at the edge of your consciousness and plot lines teasing you
February 22, 2022
Editing or Proofreading: Which Do You Mean?
What is the difference between proofreading and editing? “I need an editor.” “I need a copy-editor.” “I need a proofreader.” “Oh, I need someone to review my work.” Who or what exactly do you need? Some people use these
February 18, 2022
What your Writing Says about You
Writing is a human art that one learns as one grows. This art tends to develop in as much as one commits some constant practice, time, energy, consciousness and a level of knowledge to it. There is a very
December 3, 2021
Everything You Need To Know About Writing Habit
I will let you in on a secret — every great, mediocre and wannabe writer has a writing habit. And it is a major part of their success. Everyday, many writers wake up and find their way to do the most repetitive
October 27, 2021
3 Tips for Careful Writers By Mark Nichol
1. Know the Rules This doesn’t mean to simply remember what you learned — or what you think you learned — five or fifty years ago. Careful writers continuously educate and reeducate themselves about grammar, syntax, usage, and style.