Life as a Writer
12 Gift Ideas for Writers (That AREN’T Books!)
It’s a well-known fact that writers love receiving books, but sometimes it’s nice to do something a little bit different. Whether you want to help inspire creativity, make their writing routine a little easier or just bring a smile to their face, we’ve got you covered. In no particular order, here are our top 12…
Read MoreWriters of Instagram – Gone but Not Forgotten?
This is a guest post by Rebecca Armstrong of McGowan Transcriptions It’s every writer’s dream to build a legacy that transcends time, and to create work that still resonates with readers decades or even centuries after their death. With this in mind, it’s fascinating to see how the works of classic authors like William Shakespeare, Jane…
Read More6 Writing Success Tips From a Business Owner Turned Writer
Ten years ago I launched my software business, perfectly coinciding with the biggest economic downturn in decades. But while other companies were laying people off and downsizing to cope with the pressures, my company thrived, grew, and is still going strong. When I decided to turn my hand to my passion of writing, it seemed…
Read MoreTrials and Tribulations of Being a Long-Time Writer
Our latest post is a guest post by the incisive and analytical Victoria Fry: Victoria Fry is an avid writer of contemporary, fantasy, and historical fiction. She specializes in helping writers develop epic characters, achieve their writing goals, and (re)discover the joy of creativity through her website and coaching sessions. Being a long-time writer has its perks. You’ve…
Read MoreHow Aspiring Authors Think Writing a Novel Works, Versus the Reality
Guess the Writer Picture Quiz!
“If you don’t have time to read, you don’t have the time (or the tools) to write. Simple as that.” – Stephen King How well read are you? Take this beautiful novel pictures quiz made by the folks over at Bid 4 Papers to find out… Let us know how you did in the comments below! You can…
Read MoreA Writer’s Guide to Mindfulness
This month we have a guest post by the wonderful Megan Ray Nichols. Check out her website: http://schooledbyscience.com/ for great articles about scientific discoveries, explained in ways that make them easier for all of us to understand! She also invites you to follow her on Twitter @nicholsrmegan. Are you a writer struggling to come up with your next…
Read MoreCreative Writing Quotes
“There are three rules for writing a novel. Unfortunately, no one knows what they are.” ― W. Somerset Maugham “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” ― Maya Angelou “You have to write the book that wants to be written. And if the book will be too difficult for grown-ups, then you…
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