May 313 Reasons to Add Writing Prompts to Your Tool Belt“Write every day. Don’t ever stop” - Rick Bass, American Fiction and Nonfiction writer As writers, we know that in order to improve our skills, writing daily is valuable, but rarely do we do it. …4 min read
May 31How to Capture the Complex Relationships in Your StoryIf you are anything like me, at any point in time, you have a million and one ideas for your work-in-progress floating around in your head. The first challenge is flushing out the best ones and the second is combining them into a story that captivates readers. Do you sometimes…3 min read
Apr 285 Writing Contests That Will Motivate YouIf sometimes you find it difficult to have the motivation or discipline to dedicate time to your craft, writing contests are a great way to push yourself to write. Not only are the cash prizes welcomed, but the deadline gives you something to work towards, some contests feature feedback from…Writing4 min read
Nov 1, 2021How to Outline a CharacterCharacters are the best part of our stories, but they are also the hardest elements to outline. How many times have you known what a character was supposed to do only to have them surprise you when they do the opposite? It’s almost impossible to outline a character entirely before…Storytelling4 min read
Jan 11, 2021Addressing Story Structure IssuesTo tell a story that a reader loves, you have to weave complex characters, arcs and themes together in a way that the reader experiences something that feels real. If either the structure or its execution is off, the reader can be left feeling confused or unengaged. As a result…Writing6 min read
