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...

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?...

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...

by Jessica Stiehm I went to school for writing. I went through nearly all of the professors in the English department, took the scary...

by Rouen Nelson As readers and writers, we are always searching for new stories to read, new circumstances to craft, and new ideas to...

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...

~Raul Ojeda Characters are an aspect of writing anyone and everyone enjoys. If you don’t enjoy writing them, then you at least like...

By Atticus Hogan A common question I see from aspiring fantasy writers trying to build their worlds is how to integrate technology into a...

By Anita Ukaenwe As writers we often suffocate ourselves within our passion. It’s so easy to stress ourselves out with unwritten rules...

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...

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...

By Megan Malone The first draft of your novel is like a rollercoaster. Before boarding, you should take certain precautions. The ride...

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...

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...

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...

Developed characters make our stories come alive, but creating them is like wandering into the world’s largest kitchen. Jars of seasoning...

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...