by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig It’s always a little frustrating to me when writers say a particular approach to writing is the only way to go. Just because something is right for you [...]
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by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig I remember being in my twenties, out of college and unhappy with the banking job I had. I’d been an English major and was planning on writing, but [...]
by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig Today, I’m looking at another common myth: the solitary writer. I’m thinking this one dates back to the days of Louisa May Alcott and earlier. I remember Jo [...]
by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig I once heard a writer say that it was a danger sign when you start calling your writing “work”. That writing should be fun and something we look [...]
by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig “I only write when I’m inspired, so I see to it that I’m inspired every morning at nine o’clock.” by Peter De Vries I’ve always said much the [...]
by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig We live in a culture that puts a lot of value into being productive. There are tons of blog posts and news stories on how to be [...]
by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig Today’s topic is on something I’m really bad at: celebrating writing wins. I’m trying to do better. My usual m.o. is to finish one project and [...]
by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig I’m pretty disciplined with my morning writing session. I get up, get ready, let the dog out, then settle down to write with a cup of tea. [...]
by Mike Martin, @mike54martin I have been a writer all of my life. As long as I can remember I was captivated by the magic and wonder of books. And I wanted [...]
by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig Getting a good night’s sleep has always been something of a challenge for me, ever since I was a kid. Some of my earliest memories involve watching the [...]
by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig One thing that always gets me out of any writing-related issue is temporarily writing longhand. There’s something about getting out a notebook and pen or pencil that helps [...]
by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig Most writers, if they write long enough, will get to a point in their story where they feel stuck. I’ve heard it call “resistance” before, and I think [...]
by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig Reviews: the good, the bad, and the ugly. :) Join me over at L. Diane Wolfe’s blog for a few thoughts on how to handle them. Image [...]
by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig Happy 2023, everyone! It’s always great to see the goal-setting and motivational posts that pop up around the new year. I find everyone’s energy and enthusiasm really [...]
by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig A particularly challenging time of year is quickly approaching for those of us with a writing habit. There’s often extra members afoot, parties and get-togethers, and children [...]
by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig First drafts are meant to be messy. It’s the time when we hammer out our story, taking it from a concept to something that, at least vaguely, resembles [...]
by Hank Quense, @hanque99 I’m a planner. I can’t help it. If I have a project to work on, I need to develop a plan. Occasionally, the thought crosses my mind that planning is [...]
by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig The writing life isn’t necessarily an easy one. For me, it’s a cycle of outlining, drafting, editing, and publishing with weekly business relating to promo. I enjoy [...]
by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig I’m guessing writing has never been an easy business, but it seems particularly task-intensive in 2022. Not only do writers have to write the books, we have to [...]
by Nicholas Rubright Writing a work of fiction is often more of a marathon than a sprint, more of a journey than a destination. The following exercises are designed to develop your creative [...]
by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig Unless you’re writing a memoir or a family history, chances are that you’re not writing for your family. Nor, unless your friends are eager readers of your genre, [...]
by Colleen M. Story, @colleen_m_story Difficult subjects. We’d all rather avoid them. It’s easier to write about good things happening to our characters. Falling in love. Getting a new job. Striking out on [...]
by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig It’s good to be back from my little sabbatical. Actually, “sabbatical” makes it sound like a peaceful time of reflection, which it decidedly was not, ha. During my [...]
by Alex J. Cavanaugh, @AlexJCavanaugh Sometimes writers take a break. Maybe it’s a short break for a vacation or a month just to focus on other things for a while. On occasion, they [...]
by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig Happy 2022! Today, I’m talking about plans and goals. For ages, I just set a mid-year goal instead of a New Year goal. June was a better time [...]
by Savannah Cordova @Reedsy Whether for a contest, a creative writing class, or simply as an individual exercise, most writers will have tried writing short fiction at one time or another. It’s a [...]
by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig I think all of us have a crisis of confidence at some point when we’re writing. Sometimes it’s because the writing that day has been slow. Maybe you’re [...]
by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethscraig It can be tough, financially, to be a writer, especially if you’re just starting out. There are costs associated with self-publishing (covers and editing, in particular) and earning [...]
by Colleen M. Story, @colleen_m_story One of the reasons many writers enjoy their craft is because it provides an absorbing method of escape. If you’re one of those, it’s time to celebrate! For [...]
by Mike Martin, @mike54martin Somebody recently asked me how did one write a mystery series? That was a good question. Safe Harbour, the latest in the Sgt. Windflower Mystery series is Book #10. [...]
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