Not only do we not get to choose when inspiration strikes, we also don’t get to choose what form it takes. That’s how…
Motivational Minute #177: Romanticize Your Writing Life
NaNo-What?: NaNoWriMo Explained
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…
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…
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…
3 Tips from The Write Gym’s July Masterclass with Brandon Goode: No Heroes Allowed: Writing Villains
We spend a lot of time discussing how to make characters sound unique, describe what characters look like, and craft satisfying character arcs.…