As a writer, it's hard to know which resources are actually useful and which ones are just a fad. "You have to use this software to outline your book!" "This is the only word processor you should use to write your novel!" "Everyone can tell if you don't use this tool. . ." Heard it … Continue reading Does Grammarly Really Make Your Writing Perfect? Review from a Pro Writer and Editor
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You’re Missing One Thing from Your Serialised Story
Have you ever felt the breathless anticipation of seeing the next chapter from your new favourite story drop? There's nothing quite like serial fiction. No other kind of story causes such eagerness and intense expectation, so it's no wonder the medium has been around so long! Many of today's beloved classics like Little Women and … Continue reading You’re Missing One Thing from Your Serialised Story
5 Ways to Get Published without an Agent
You love to write. You think your stuff is pretty good, and you're always coming up with new ideas. You're starting to think that it would be worth looking into publishing of some sort. There's just one problem: you don’t have an agent. As I was growing up, I had a dream that one day … Continue reading 5 Ways to Get Published without an Agent
Reblog: 4 Reasons to Use the “Save the Cat” Story Structure in Your Writing from A Writer’s Path
http://ryanlanz.com/2023/09/20/4-reasons-to-use-the-save-the-cat-story-structure-in-your-writing/ Out of all the popular story planning methods out there, Save the Cat continues to be one of my absolute favourites. Why? Just click the link and read the post from A Writer's Path! Listed there are just a few of the reasons that Save the Cat is one of the most effective story … Continue reading Reblog: 4 Reasons to Use the “Save the Cat” Story Structure in Your Writing from A Writer’s Path
3 Writing and Life Lessons I Learned from a Month of Craziness
Allstate was right. Life does happen fast. If you've been hovering around the blog recently, you've probably gathered that my life has been a bit unpredictable. I'll spare you the details, but suffice to say that just about nothing has gone to plan in the past month. When I decided to make major changes to … Continue reading 3 Writing and Life Lessons I Learned from a Month of Craziness
365(ish) Days of Writing: A Year of the Ups and Downs of Creativity
In between the uncertainties and fears is a place where the only thing happening is right in front of you. The only action you can take is the next one. The only moment that matters is the one you’re currently in. 365(ish) Days of Writing: A Place Called "Now" I've got a new series going, … Continue reading 365(ish) Days of Writing: A Year of the Ups and Downs of Creativity
You Can Attend Writing Conferences Every Month without Spending a Dime—Here’s How
Being a pro writer doesn't have to mean emptying out your entire savings account. As a writer who loves to learn but is also on a tight budget, I'm always on the lookout for free or cheap resources. I know I'm not the only one out there who doesn't have a spare $5k sitting around … Continue reading You Can Attend Writing Conferences Every Month without Spending a Dime—Here’s How
The Key to Creating Memorable Characters: Lessons from a Fan Favourite
If you want to take your story from good to great, you need to get serious about creating memorable characters. No matter what genre of fiction you write, good characters are key to your story's success. It can be the one thing that elevates your book, movie, or game from "pretty good" to cult classic. … Continue reading The Key to Creating Memorable Characters: Lessons from a Fan Favourite
Reblog: How Do You Find Your Narrator’s Voice?
http://ebookandpod.com/2023/08/15/how-do-you-find-your-narrators-voice/ If there's one thing you should probably study more as a writer, it's voice. In the writing world, voice is a bit of a taboo topic. Most people don't like to talk about it because it can be difficult to identify and distinguish from tone and style. While you have your own voice as … Continue reading Reblog: How Do You Find Your Narrator’s Voice?
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 Story Canvas 