Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m exploring the idea of using one’s own life as a well of inspiration for writing strong, compelling stories. So, without further ado, let’s jump in. Mining Your Past: Turning Personal Experiences into Compelling Fiction: Part 1 Have you ever… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today I’m delving into the murky depths of whether to use the active or the passive voice to hopefully clarify things for those like me, who are often tangled in the weeds of wanting to be grammatically… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m exploring the idea of finding inspiration in the everyday. Finding Inspiration in Everyday Life Inspiration doesn’t always strike like lightning. Often, the most compelling stories emerge not from dramatic events but… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m talking about balance—specifically, balancing writing with that annoying, perennial and persistent thing called “your life”. Balancing Writing with Life Writing alongside family, work, and other obligations often feels like a chaotic… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m exploring the age-old question: Why do writers write? Why Do Writers Write? Every writer has faced this question in their writing journey: Why do we write? It’s deceptively simple, yet the… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today I’m exploring the fear of failure—that pernicious little devil that lives inside all writers. Why Writers Fear FailureFear and creativity often go hand in hand. The fear of failure can hit especially… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m exploring the concept of subtext and how using it can enrich your stories. Subtext Have you ever read a story where the most poignant moments weren’t about what was explicitly said but what lingered beneath the surface? That’s the… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m exploring how to give and receive constructive criticism. Constructive Criticism Ever get “feedback” that stings more than it helps? Or maybe you need to offer input but worry you’ll come across as rude? Constructive criticism can be nerve-wracking, yet it’s one… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I am continuing to explore the theme of good vs. evil. Let’s get to it! If you’re a writer interested in the theme of good vs. evil, you might wonder how to keep this trope compelling. After all,… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I am exploring why we seem to be drawn again and again to the theme of good vs. evil. Let’s get to it! The Universal Appeal of Good Vs Evil The more books and films I… Read More ›
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