Decoding the unfinished
Have you ever wondered why it seems as though writers often begin a story, but hesitate to finish it? We--or at least, I--typically tend...
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Atticus Hogan
Oct 19, 20222 min read
What scares a writer?
Let me start by asking what scares you: I don’t mean simple phobias, but at a more fundamental level, what makes something scary for you?...
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Aastha Agrawal
Oct 4, 20222 min read
Are you struggling in your writing journey? A writing group could help you!
by Aastha Agrawal Writing is a solitary activity. That is why writers tend to feel lonely and lost. But who says that you need to suffer...
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Jessica Stiehm
Sep 27, 20224 min read
What is bad writing? An English Major’s Rambling Opinion
by Jessica Stiehm I went to school for writing. I went through nearly all of the professors in the English department, took the scary...
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Rouen Nelson
Sep 20, 20223 min read
Representation and You
by Rouen Nelson As readers and writers, we are always searching for new stories to read, new circumstances to craft, and new ideas to...
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Sophie Nitsche
Sep 13, 20223 min read
Show Me the Sword, Don’t Tell Me about It
by Sophie Nitsche The sword sank into Beth’s chest. It didn't hurt until she took a breath and was filled with pain. She stumbled...
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Raul Ojeda
Jul 18, 20223 min read
The Doomsday Method: A Character-Building Technique
~Raul Ojeda Characters are an aspect of writing anyone and everyone enjoys. If you don’t enjoy writing them, then you at least like...
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Atticus Hogan
Jul 14, 20223 min read
Mixing Magic and Technology: Ideas and Advice for Worldbuilding
By Atticus Hogan A common question I see from aspiring fantasy writers trying to build their worlds is how to integrate technology into a...
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Anita Ukaenwe
Feb 28, 20223 min read
Taking The Pressure off Yourself
By Anita Ukaenwe As writers we often suffocate ourselves within our passion. It’s so easy to stress ourselves out with unwritten rules...
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Megan Malone
Oct 12, 20213 min read
Using WORD for Writing Motivation
By Megan Malone I’m willing to bet that every person that writes has had this feeling. You sit at your notebook, laptop, or typewriter...
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Megan Malone
Sep 30, 20214 min read
How Can Writing Fit Into My Future?
By Megan Malone “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Although it appears simple from the outside, it’s the ultimate, most...
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Megan Malone
Sep 20, 20213 min read
The Novelcoaster: Your First Draft in 3 Steps
By Megan Malone The first draft of your novel is like a rollercoaster. Before boarding, you should take certain precautions. The ride...
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Megan Malone
Aug 17, 20213 min read
Harmful Writing Advice (That You've Probably Heard Before)
By Megan Malone There’s no one-size-fits-all method of writing, and some advice (even if it works for some people), can harm your...
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Megan Malone
Aug 2, 20214 min read
Which Point Of View is Right for You?
By Megan Malone Narrative point of view is the commitment we make in the first words of our story. It’s a decision we’ll uphold from Once...
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Anita Ukaenwe
Jul 26, 20212 min read
Is It Normal To Have a Terrible First Draft?
Brief answer: Yes, it is 100% normal to have a terrible first draft. However, in this blog, I’m going to explain why and how you can move...
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Megan Malone
Jul 19, 20212 min read
3 Simple Steps for Savory Characters
Developed characters make our stories come alive, but creating them is like wandering into the world’s largest kitchen. Jars of seasoning...
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Anita Ukaenwe
Jul 13, 20213 min read
Do Authors Have To Be Big Readers?
Short answer: Yes. To improve and excel and even write your own book to a good standard, as authors you are going to have to read - the...
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