Ah, perfectionism, the silent killer of creativity, the sneaky saboteur of every writer’s dreams. It’s that little voice in your head that says, “No, that sentence isn’t perfect yet,” or
Passive and active voice are two different ways to structure sentences, and both have different effects on the tone and meaning of the narrative. Understanding how to use them effectively
If you’re stuck on still waters, waiting for the winds of inspiration to blow, you’re not alone. But being trapped in this waiting game can really slow down productivity, especially
We’ve all been there – staring at a blank page, or at that blinking cursor at the end or partway through a sentence – with seemingly no clue how to
It’s actually quite interesting to me how often I see this question posed in writing groups: how long should the chapters be? While some readers love a long chapter, others
If you are anything like me, the opening paragraph is often the hardest part. But I’m here to tell you you needn’t worry: you can save it til the very
Writing is hard, but the more you write, and enjoy what you write, the better it gets. – Alice Monroe If indecision is your crutch, know that you are not
Whatever your stance on blogging, there is a lot to be said for being able to master writing shorter form stories, regardless of genre. In writing blogs, articles, and short
If you’ve already developed some notes for your MC and antagonist, odds are you’ve already got a few plot points worked out in your mind. This is where we put
Whether the antagonizing forces to your protagonist are sentient, or natural forces, having at least a basic understanding of the type of opposition your protagonist will face will get you
So, you have an idea for a novel. Now what? The most popular advice I found growing up was “just start writing,” but if you want to improve your chances