Creating a Ritual: Making Time For Your Writing Dream
The power of habits lies in their ability to put you on autopilot. Once a habit is formed, distractions and the temptation to do other activities are minimized because your brain is programmed to follow an established routine. For writers, this looks like easily sitting down and being productive for every writing session. Who doesn’t […]
Middle Grade, Part 5: A Crash Course in Kid Culture
This article is part of a series. Click here to view Part 1: MG Overview, Part 2: MG Novels, Part 3: Plotting MG, and Part 4: MG Characters. Writing for any genre requires an understanding of its audience, but this is doubly important when writing middle grade (MG) novels. MG readers are often between 8 and 12 […]
Breaking the Myth: You Don’t Need to Be An Expert to Write a Book
There is a misconception among two groups of people – those who don’t write and new writers – that you have to be an expert to write a book. To them, an expert can look like: But the truth is, you don’t need to be an expert. And you definitely don’t need to work full-time […]
Overcoming Self-Doubt: Building Confidence as a New Writer
Self-doubt as a writer is something nearly everyone experiences. Regardless of your level of success or experience, if you are a writer – or any creative – you will question your own judgment or the worth of your work at some point in time. What is self-doubt? It is a mixture of fear, lack of […]
Your Voice Matters: Why the World Needs Your Story
Have you ever felt the pull to put pen to paper or fingers to keys, yet hesitated, thinking your voice might not matter? If so, you’re not alone. Many aspiring writers grapple with the idea that their stories might not be worth telling. But here’s the truth: your voice matters, and the world needs your […]
Unleashing the Power of AI: Revolutionizing Novel Writing
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries across the world – marketing, finance, transportation, healthcare. Creative writing is no exception. While some might look to AI as an interference in the creative process, it offers innovative ways to encourage writers to create content. Through its abilities to recognize themes, patterns, techniques, and learn from the hundreds […]