Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. I’m back again today to dispel a few more writing myths. If you’ve spent any time in writing groups, online forums—or even just scrolling through #writingcommunity hashtags—you’ve probably encountered advice that sounds solid. But not all common writing wisdom is…… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m exploring some more of those pesky writing myths that need to be put to rest once and for all. Whether you’re a seasoned wordsmith or someone staring at a blank page wondering why you decided to write… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m sharing some more tips for reviving an old or abandoned project. As I discussed in last week’s post, sometimes we can fall out of love with a project. Sometimes, we feel as if the creative fire that… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m sharing some tips for breathing new life into a stale project. We all have that one project, don’t we? The one that started with a rush of excitement—the characters were vivid,… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, let’s explore some more about conflict. Internal Vs. External Conflict (And Why You Need Both) Conflict cannot be talked about enough when it comes to fiction. It is the steam that powers every story forward. Without… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m exploring the age-old myth of the “overnight success”. The Myth of Overnight Success in Writing When we hear about our favourite authors—or even just successful writers we admire from afar—the tales… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m delving into some things I’ve learned from my biggest writing mistakes. My Biggest Writing Mistakes (And What I Learned) Every writer has a graveyard full of early drafts, abandoned projects, and painful lessons—and this writer is no… Read More ›
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 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 offering some tips for avoiding clichéd story openings. So, let’s dive in! Clichés to Avoid for an Original Novel Opening Your story’s first few lines are crucial. They set the stage for your plot, introduce your readers to your… Read More ›
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