Autumn is arguably the most wonderful time of year for writers, and not just because it’s the perfect season for snuggling under the…
The Write Gym Workbook or the Novel Planner: Which Should You Buy?
As September winds down, we’re looking ahead to the last quarter of 2023. This is often the busiest time of year for all…
Try This Game-Changing Productivity Tip for Writers (and Anyone Who Uses a Computer)
Few things have changed our lives more than the advent of the Internet. It has connected us to each other and to limitless…
Motivational Minute #176: Writing Lessons From Babies
How to Write a Story When All You Have is a Few Scenes
Professional writers will tell you that it isn’t normally inspiration that keeps them writing every day. It’s discipline. It’s a routine. It’s their…
Bored With Your Writing? Try Another Medium
Every writer—yes, even the one you’re thinking of—suffers from boredom with their story once in a while. Sadly, it’s inevitable. We spend so…
Motivational Minute #175: Writers Should Think Like Mathematicians
Now is the Best Time to Buy Writing Supplies
Back to school season is one of my favorite times of year. I have lots of fond memories of walking up and down…
3 Takeaways from Writing Under the Speculative Umbrella with Kat Kerr
Are you writing speculative fiction? Are you sure? Because it turns out that speculative fiction is so much more than what most people think! Recently,…
How to Write a Story When All You Have is the Title
I think most writers have experienced a lightning bolt of inspiration out of the blue. It’s a flash of a character’s face, or…