I don’t remember 9/11 happening, but I remember seeing the massive empty space where the World Trade Center should have been. Ever since I can remember, New York City has been a familiar place to me. My aunt and her family lived there for a long time, and since my aunt and my mom are … Continue reading Remembering 9/11
Author: E.J. Robison
Why You Should Be Writing Short Stories (And How to Do It Right!)
You want to write better. You want to publish a book. You want to make money with your writing. It all starts with short stories. Many of the self-published authors I’ve worked with had a book idea, wrote it, and wanted to publish it. This is great—except that most of these people had never written … Continue reading Why You Should Be Writing Short Stories (And How to Do It Right!)
The One-Stop Shop for All Your Writing Needs
It's Thursday, and usually that means I bring you a great post from another blog or website. Don't worry—reblogs aren't going away, but today, I want to introduce you to something special. My reblog posts are a great way for both me and you to discover new writing blogs. But there are some resources that … Continue reading The One-Stop Shop for All Your Writing Needs
Why You Need a More Flexible Writing Schedule
Last week doesn't count. That's what I keep telling myself this week as my work is compounding because last week did not go according to plan. It was one of those scenarios where everything decided to happen at once. I woke up on Monday to find that a hurricane was approaching. And so ensued hurried … Continue reading Why You Need a More Flexible Writing Schedule
5 Most Commonly Misused Words and Phrases (According to an Editor)
The English language is a funny thing. Ask any two people about a specific word or phrase and they'll probably say or explain it differently depending on where they're from and how their family says it. Some people grow up not even knowing that they've got their phrasing or spelling wrong, and those mistakes then … Continue reading 5 Most Commonly Misused Words and Phrases (According to an Editor)
Happy Labor Day!
Happy Labor Day to those in the U.S. and Canada! For those of you who have off work, I hope you have a fun and restful time with family and friends. For those who are still working today, I hope you’re able to find times of peace and rest. I’m also happy to announce that … Continue reading Happy Labor Day!
From E.J. Robison to The Story Canvas! 🎉
So...funny story. Remember when I asked you all to vote on a blog title last week? Well, I really meant it. I promise I did. But the plain ol' truth is that I'm terrible with titles. After asking around and searching all over the internet, these five were the best I could come up with: … Continue reading From E.J. Robison to The Story Canvas! 🎉
Don’t Skip the Grammar Lessons!
If you’ve been around for a while, you know there are two main things I talk about a lot: characters and grammar. It may not seem like it, but they’re similar in a few ways. Mainly, they’re both often overlooked, and yet they’re integral to a good book. Yesterday I talked about characters, so today … Continue reading Don’t Skip the Grammar Lessons!
Writing Resources: Daniel David Wallace
Let's be honest: there are a lot of people teaching writing skills online. And in many ways, that's a good thing. You have so many choices for advice about plot, character, narration… Why spend your time with me? Another way of asking that question is: what is "character-first writing," and why should I care about … Continue reading Writing Resources: Daniel David Wallace
Writing Resources: The Write Practice
You want to get published. That makes sense. Most writers do. But here’s the question: are you practicing? Because Michael Jordan and Cristiano Ronaldo practiced. Tiger Woods practiced. He took his first swing when he was two years old. Bill Gates practiced. Pablo Picasso practiced. He started painting when he was seven. Heck, even doctors, … Continue reading Writing Resources: The Write Practice
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