IN PUBLISHING NEWS, it has been revealed that JK Rowling was writing under a pseudonym, Robert Galbraith.
Writing Process
Overcoming Writers Block
Continuing the series on overcoming writers block, here is the next tip: Tip #2) Keep a journal with you at all times The first two problems in overcoming writers block consist of:
Online Writers Workshop
Online Writers Workshop Want the benefit of a weekly online writers workshop without the commute? Through this online writers workshop you can hone your skills with new techniques and fun writing exercises, then email what you’ve written (up to 1000 words per week) to instructor Evon Davis to receive some brief feedback and gentle constructive […]
Overcoming Writers Block
The focus of this series of tips is primarily directed toward helping novelists and memoirists with overcoming writers block, but some of the ideas can be used for non-fiction and any other form of writing as well.
Learning from Stephen King’s “On Writing”
My most important take-away from reading Stephen King’s “On Writing” this time around is how important discipline is to one’s writing career if one is serious about being published and making a living as a writer. The message was sinking in as he talked about how he sits down at his desk every morning and […]
Overcoming Writers Block
Continuing the series on overcoming writers block, here is the next tip: Tip #5)
Overcoming Writers Block
Continuing the series on overcoming writers block, here is the next tip: Tip #3) Use the internet to your advantage This is similar to step two.
Nanowrimo Prep
WE’RE GETTING CLOSE TO THAT TIME again when we start thinking about Nanowrimo and asking ourselves if we want to commit to the month-long writing marathon that happens every November.
Plotting a Novel
Plotting a Novel, Memoir, or Screenplay: The Structure That Holds It All Together Mythic structure can be found in almost every myth worldwide from ancient times to modern-day blockbusters, like Star Wars, Harry Potter, and Avatar. This structure creates compelling stories and provides organization, giving you an essential tool for plotting a novel, memoir, or […]
Memoir Writing
Your Life in Print: Memoirs, Personal Essays, and Autobiographical Fiction You have a story to tell and probably at least one book in you. Memoir writing is a valuable tool for understanding the meaning of your life, processing your experiences, and learning all that can be learned from them. It’s a way of turning profound […]
