What Writers Can Learn From Maya Angelou’s Writing Routine
Media usually portrays creativity as something spontaneous, like a flash of inspiration, or the perfect idea at just the right time. But for most writers, creativity is a lot less glamorous. It typically looks like routine – showing up consistently to write even if you feel the least inspired you’ve ever been. On top of […]
The Myth of the Clean Slate: How to Carry Last Year’s Writing Lessons Forward
A new year arrives with a familiar promise: this time will be different. You reset your calendar, rewrite your goals, and believe that whatever weighed you down last year can be left behind. For writers, that belief can be comforting… but also misleading. Writing doesn’t reset neatly when the calendar flips. Your habits, tendencies, unfinished […]
The Miniature Masterpiece: How to Write a Synopsis With Style
Short, simple, but with everything you need. That is the ideal synopsis. How can you write one? First let’s look at what a synopsis is and what it does. A synopsis is… A synopsis is a tool writers use to assess the quality and comprehension of their novel. It gives a complete overview of the […]