How to Turn a Big Writing Project Into Small Assignments You Can Finish in One Sitting
Breaking a large writing project into smaller assignments can make it much easier to actually get started. Learn how to turn tasks like “write Chapter 4” into focused assignments you can finish in a single writing session.
Developing a Writing Voice That Feels Like You
Your writing voice does not appear all at once. Explore practical exercises for discovering your natural patterns, experimenting with different styles, and developing a voice that feels authentic to you.
5 Emotional Resilience Themes That Work Best in Rhyming Picture Books
Failure is difficult to handle at any age, but for children it can feel devastating. Help them learn more about emotional resillience through rhyming picture books with the themes in this blog so they can learn how to manage new feelings, as well as other things.
Why January is the Best Month to Outline (Even if You Hate Outlining)
Outlining tends to split writers into camps. Some rely on it to feel grounded. Others avoid it entirely, convinced it will drain the life out of a story before it ever reaches the page. If you fall into the second group, January can feel like the worst possible time to hear someone suggest outlining. You […]
From Blank Page to Purpose: Finding Your Why as a Writer
Why do you write? It’s a simple question but it has the ability to change the way you approach your work completely. As rewarding as writing can be, it’s tough. Throughout your journey, you will face writer’s block, rejection, and at times you may even struggle with readership. Knowing your “why” keeps you going. It […]
Happily ever after… Now write the rest
Writing the ending of your novel sounds like a simple task, doesn’t it? One glorious finish to countless hours of planning, fighting with characters, planning again, untangling a plot, a stiff neck, and sore fingers. But it’s often one of the most difficult pieces of any story. What if you have the perfect idea, but […]