Writing Tip: Find Inspiration in Every Day Life
For writers, the ability to draw inspiration from the seemingly mundane aspects of everyday life is an invaluable one. It’s a constant source for creative content!
Writing Tip: Focus on Dialogue
The key to authentic dialogue is infusing our characters' conversations with nuance, subtext, purpose, and true-to-life interaction.
Writing Tip: Create Memorable Settings
A well-crafted setting becomes more than a backdrop; it’s an integral part of the narrative itself, often becoming its own character.
Writing Tip: 3 Tips For A Solid Revision Plan
I think a clear revision plan is a must when revising, whether it’s based on our own notes or an editorial letter from an agent or editor. Hopefully these tips will help!
Thoughts on Themes from WSD
Instead of approaching it as a broad idea like “identity,” it helps when I ask a specific question and use the story to explore more. I’ll expand on this, using my own manuscript as the example.
Writing Tip: Using Metaphors and Similes Effectively
By choosing appropriate comparisons, creating vivid imagery, and aligning metaphors and similes with the themes of our writing, we can elevate our prose to new heights.
Writing Tip: Be Intentional With Point of View (POV)
Being intentional with our choice of POV is crucial for crafting a story that resonates with our intended audience.
Writing Tip: Write Powerful Openings
Take a look at those opening chapters. Are they doing the work they need to do in order to captivate and hook the reader?
Writing Tip: 5 Commandments of Scene and Beyond
Explore Gilbo’s 5 Commandments for Scene as well as 5 additional pieces of storytelling you can incorporate into every scene to really bring it to life.
Writing Tip: Create Consistency
The more often we write, and the more we train our brains to summon creativity on demand, the more longevity and satisfaction we will likely have when it comes to our writing goals.
Writing Tip: Show Don’t Tell
Show, Don't Tell is the transformative magic that turns words into immersive worlds.
Writing Tip: Craft Compelling Characters
Embrace the challenge of creating characters that resonate emotionally, drive the plot, and reflect the complexities of the human experience.
Writing Sprints (with videos)
Whether you're working on a novel, a blog post, or any writing project, writing sprints are brief, focused bursts of writing which increase productivity and spark creativity.
Writing Tip: 5 Ways Prompts Can Break Through Writer’s Block
Writing prompts can get creativity moving again, encourage exploration, and provide a structured approach to writing… Have fun with it!