Writing has become a big part of my life over the years. While it used to be something I considered a hobby, it’s become a lot more than that. In fact, I think it has helped me cope with my anxiety. Writing once served as a way to pass the time and have some… Continue reading How writing helps me with my anxiety
You have decided to start writing and you feel that you are making some good progress. You should be proud of this, but it’s also important to know that writing is a learning experience that requires a lot of dedication to excel at. This will sometimes mean learning from others so you don’t repeat… Continue reading Basic writing mistakes to avoid
You have decided to further your story along by adding in a fight scene. This is essential to the plot and you need to make sure you nail it so your reader will be on the edge of her seat throughout the passage. How can you make this happen? Your reader needs to believe that… Continue reading Fight scene basics
If you are just beginning your journey as a writer, you may be wondering how others go about working this time into their day. The answer may surprise you, but this will of course depend on who you are asking. Someone who writes for a living will likely have large chunks of time set… Continue reading A day in the life of a writer
If you’re finding yourself reading this, there is a very good chance that you have a lot of love for the written word. There’s also a great chance that you tend to love a good story. I do too. Stories are some of my favorite things in the entire world. I’m not alone here.… Continue reading Why storytelling is important
You have been writing for a little while now and you have had a few great ideas that you’ve been able to turn into full-length pieces. However, you are now trying to come up with your next creation. How can you find some writing inspiration? There are a lot of different things that inspire people,… Continue reading Finding writing inspiration
You have an idea and you can’t wait to get it down on paper. What should you do before getting into your first draft? You may have a wonderful idea and fleshing it out makes you think about how much fun writing this story out in full will be. However, it might be beneficial… Continue reading Before starting your first draft…
