http://ryanlanz.com/2023/06/13/6-unique-ways-to-think-up-story-ideas/ I've said it before and I'll say it again: the number one thing I get asked as a writer is how I come up with my ideas. Idea generation isn't the same for everyone—that's why I love how this post gives several different options for coming up with and exploring new ideas. These methods … Continue reading Reblog: 6 Unique Ways to Think Up Story Ideas by A Writer’s Path
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An Overview of the Editing Process
Based on some of your comments and conversations I've had with people lately, I want to write more posts about self-publishing. I know there are a lot of self-published writers who read this blog and I want to bring you more specific content. So today, let's talk about editing. This isn't the first time I've … Continue reading An Overview of the Editing Process
Reblog: Challenges to Productivity and How to Overcome Them by Make Your Biz Fizz
http://makeyourbizfizz.co.uk/2023/06/13/challenges-to-productivity-and-how-to-overcome-them/ I can't stress to you all how incredible this post is! If you've ever struggled with any aspect of productivity, this post takes a deep dive into how we can be productive, why we're not productive, and what we can do to fix bad habits. Read the whole thing—it's so worth it, I promise! … Continue reading Reblog: Challenges to Productivity and How to Overcome Them by Make Your Biz Fizz
Good Adaptation Practices from Pride & Prejudice
There's certainly been a theme of adaptations on the blog recently. Maybe it's because my current WIP is an adaptation... Just maybe... Anyway, in looking through everything I have on adaptations, I came across my post on Pride & Prejudice (2005) from two years ago. It's one of the first in-depth reviews I ever did … Continue reading Good Adaptation Practices from Pride & Prejudice
5 Signs Your Story Might Be Contrived (And How to Fix It!)
Have you ever felt like the story you're writing just isn't flowing naturally? Maybe you're unsure about some dialogue or a part of the plot. Whatever it is, when you begin to wonder, "Is my story contrived?" you know you're in trouble! The last thing any writer wants to do is put out a cheap, … Continue reading 5 Signs Your Story Might Be Contrived (And How to Fix It!)
Why Paying for Writing Courses May Not Be Worth It
You're stuck in a rut. Maybe you're a freelancer looking for the way forward or a fiction writer who's majorly blocked and can't finish your story. Maybe you're something in between. What do you do? Search the internet for answers, of course! And what do you find? ... Courses that cost thousands of dollars. At … Continue reading Why Paying for Writing Courses May Not Be Worth It
Reblog: Questions (and Answers) That Journal Editors Frequently Receive by Pedagogical Thoughts
https://kathleenslowney.wordpress.com/2023/06/13/questions-and-answers-that-journal-editors-frequently-receive/ Ah, yet another lovely post from this blog! I love how Kathe works in such a different writing field than I do, yet has so many thoughts on writing that I find incredibly valuable. This post is no exception! Whether you submit to journals, are thinking about submitting a manuscript to a publishing company, … Continue reading Reblog: Questions (and Answers) That Journal Editors Frequently Receive by Pedagogical Thoughts
Breathing Life into Classic Tales: A Guide to Adaptation
I've always loved fairytales; that's what happens when you grow up watching (and rewatching, and rewatching, and rewatching...) Disney classics. I was writing stories as soon as I learned how to hold a (sparkly pink glitter) pen, but surprisingly, fairytales didn't influence my writing much until my dad gifted me a massive book of fairytales … Continue reading Breathing Life into Classic Tales: A Guide to Adaptation
Emotional Writing 101: How to Connect with Readers on a Deeper Level
Writing isn't intuitive. Sure, I think that everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses, but even the best of writers don't know it all. We all need to learn, and one of the most foundational concepts of writing that we will be practising for the rest of our lives is writing with emotion. It sounds … Continue reading Emotional Writing 101: How to Connect with Readers on a Deeper Level
Instantly Up Your Writing Game with These 5 Small Things
Look, no matter what anyone says, writing is hard. There are so many things to think of, it takes tons of practice to get it right, and even when you know everything there is to know about writing, there’s still more to learn. Because yes, even in this age of “anything goes,” I believe there’s … Continue reading Instantly Up Your Writing Game with These 5 Small Things
The Story Canvas 