Dialogue: How to Hear Voices in Your Head
One of the hardest parts of writing is getting the dialogue right. You ask yourself question after question, debating line after line:...
5 Writing Tips to Beat the Hectic Holidays
'Tis the season! It's that time of year for decorating, shopping, attending holiday parties, and all-around preparing for those precious...
10 Excuses I Use to Avoid Writing
The past few months have been very busy and writing has completely taken a back seat in my life. I always find an excuse to avoid...
The Importance of Place and Setting
When writing a novel or short story, it can be easy to forget that the reader does not see the setting showing clearly in the your mind....
7 Ways to Boost Creativity
Ever get stuck in a writing rut? I know there are times when I just cannot get the creative juices flowing. Sometimes it helps to step...
A Surprising Fact About Late Night Creativity
You know those ideas that pop into your head late at night? Maybe you're trying to sleep and your mind starts wandering with your...
3 Mistakes Beginning Writers Often Make
Every writer has their own strengths and weaknesses. Some are strong in grammar. Some are guilty of “showing” so much that they don't...
Line Breaks, Syllables, Organization
Careful use of line breaks can alter a poem's rhythm, tone, and meaning. The poem below is full of imagery that can be grouped and...
James Scott Bell: "You do that . . . you become what's called a prolific writer"
Bestselling author James Scott Bell shares the best writing advice he knows: set a quota of words to write daily or weekly. A prolific...
4 Reasons Writers Avoid Writing
I've been there. I'm sure you have to. For one reason or another, you avoid that deep down biting desire to write. That story you've...
