I love what Joie Seldon says here in her five minute video on Joy. Her short video is about emotional resilience and commitment. Two ingredients we need to write novels and be successful fiction writers. When...
Descriptive writing is necessary for any author to use, painting clear pictures in the minds of readers. Keri Kruspe goes into the details to teach us how to use descriptive writing effectively.
Novels are huge undertakings, and can be daunting to practice. Thao Nguyen teaches us how important skills for novel writing can actually be honed much quicker with short stories.
Most writers experience writer’s block. And while it may feel like it’s all in your head, there are some real ways to discourage it from mucking up your writer’s life, so you can get back to what you love.
When writing a book it’s easy to get carried away and want to share all the stories, all the things, but there is a time to stop writing and get ready to release your book into the world. Learn when with author and teacher Catharine Bramkamp.
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If you’re stuck on your novel, use journal writing to explore all the questions and trouble spots in a safe place. You may be surprised at the result.
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Get your trademark questions answered by literary and estate lawyer, Kelley Way, in this FAQ. She’s also a novelist!
Use mind mapping to discover your characters’ road not taken and add depth to your fiction. And your life. From writing coach and author of Writing from the Queen’s Seat: Discover and Write From Your Authentic Authority, Catharine Bramkamp.
Though it may be difficult to approach diversity as a writer, especially when you may not have experienced those circumstances or been underrepresented in those specific ways, but what are books if not a medium through which we can better empathize with others? Uncover ways you can bring diversity to your writing.
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