12 Questions to Ask Yourself About Writing
It's a brand new year, fresh like a blank page in your notebook. Traditionally, we each reflect on the past year and ponder hopes for the...
Recipe for Writing
The world of literature is vast and wide. Short stories. Poetry. Fiction. Memoirs. Non-fiction. History. Science Fiction. Children's...
How to be a Word Collector
Writers must love words- what they mean, how they sound, how they feel, and how they are used. When I was growing up, I used to spend...
Memoir Writing
Memoir writing is much like fiction writing in the sense that it still must contain basic elements of plot in order to grab readers and...
The Short & Sweet of Writing a Synopsis
So, you’ve finished your novel and it’s time to write the synopsis. Don’t freak out...here are some tips to help you wrangle this big...
Celebrate Your Success
Writing is a process, as all writers are aware. A great deal of dedication, not to mention time and energy, goes into the effort of...
Creative Journaling
Have you heard of a Creative Writing Journal? It's the best way to keep your writing muscles in shape and keep those creative juices...
Life is a Story
1. Think about your motivation: Do not write for revenge, glory, or fame. You will know that you are ready to write your memoir if you...
As the Plot Thickens
Have you heard of the new soap opera, "As the Plot Thickens?" All the folks in the writing world are talking about it. This new hit show...
Color Your Words With Emotion
Most writers are familiar with this phrase: “Show, don’t tell.” Our favorite books are usually filled with strong and vivid descriptions,...
