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Time Is A Character: Using Chronology Creatively In Your Writing
Using time in your writing doesn't just mean time travel. Time loops, flash backs, nonlinear storytelling, and more. It's all about time.
How To Use Humor as a Literary Device Effectively in Your Writing
There’s always a time and place for humor it isn’t for everyone so how do you use humor efficiently so it works for you in your writing?
What Your Favorite Literary Genres Say About Your Personality
Personality tests? No thanks. As a writer and reader, the better question is: what does your favorite genre say about you?
3 Common Tropes in Fiction and How to Give Them a Fresh Twist
If you’ve ever taken a look at your book shelf and recognized a lot of common character arcs, plot devices, and recurring themes, congrats you have a type. Or rather, you have a favorite trope. Maybe several.
5 Tips to Cut Distraction From Writing
When life gets overwhelming it can be hard to sit down and focus your attention on writing. Try these five simple tips to call in your attention and get the words flowing.
Social Media For Writers
Social media for writers can be a daunting task. However, it is important part of marketing your and your writing. It can be awful but don't neglect social media
Finding Your Voice for Non-fiction
Your voice is unique to you. Finding your voice can take some time while you experiment and view your writing through a more aware focus to determine what your distinct voice is.
Writing Compelling Villains Your Readers Will Love To Hate
Anyone can be a villain. It takes someone truly special to be a compelling villain. How do you bridge that gap from general flunky to evil mastermind?
5 Tips For Fitting Writing Into Your Day
Need to work on your writing time management? Come read some writing tips that will help you make the most of your time and get more writing done.
Creating Your Virtual Book Club
Whether you’re reading with neighbors or friends on the other side of the world, a virtual book club is an easy way to discuss stories without the extra hurdles of time and distance
New Year, New Objectives: How To Set Realistic Goals For Writers During 2025?
Setting realistic and achievable goals is key for any writer. Having well-defined goals will help you stay on track and keep you focused.
Optimize Your Time: Write Using the Pomodoro Method and Transform Your Writing Process
With the Pomodoro method you will be able to boost the time you spend writing, being creative and effective. With this useful tool you will be able to write without getting overwhelmed.
The Anxiety of Online Publishing: A Practical Guide to Overcome It
Posting online can be extremely scary and anxiety-inducing. These problems, while uncomfortable, are more common than they seem. Learn to deal with them and use them as an opportunity to grow professionally.
Tips For Writing Dynamic Dialogue
If you want to write authentic and captivating dialogue that doesn't sound like actors in an employee safety video, consider these tips as you write.
Symbolism in Writing: Planned or Subconscious?
There have always been those who write by planning and those that write on a whim, when it comes to symbolism, it’s much the same. However, what’s interesting is the deeper symbolic elements that come up unplanned in a story. Many authors are surprised to find the connections and deeper meaning their readers pull out of a story.