Even though they want to be writing, many writers have a hard time coming up with ideas. Then they’re not writing and get upset about that, and don’t even start. A bit of a vicious circle and a painful one too.
The summer is almost here which for some means sun and fun, and for others it means possible blocks of time to get some real writing done. What is “real writing”? Real writing is working on a project that’s meaningful, to you and that you expect (or would hope) is meaningful to others. It’s writing with a purpose and direction, with the aim of completion and of course, with the intent of sharing it.
Today we welcome a new guest writer to Writer’s Fun Zone, Sarah Chauncey, who is stopping by to chat with us about “Identifying Your Ideal Reader.” Enjoy!
Focus is a big part of living a creative life and getting our work done. New Scientist has an interesting article on the topic of focusing to get our work done: “7 ways to...
Today we welcome a new guest writer to Writer’s Fun Zone, Hiten Vyas, who is stopping by to chat with us about “7 Top Providers of Writing Classes in San Francisco.” Enjoy!
Setting is a crucial part of any story. A while ago, I said it could be handled essentially as a character—for example, by using it to focus on the senses and build emotion. But you can also make your story placement meaningful, not just convenient. You want your setting to be more than a backdrop for events.
“Can I add suspense to my story?” a writer asked. “Yes,” is my short answer. Here’s one good resource for how: “6 Secrets to Creating and Sustaining Suspense” by Steven James. http://www.writersdigest.com/online-editor/6-secrets-to-creating-and-sustaining-suspense We’ll be...
Please welcome Seana Graham to our Featured Q&A series at Writer’s Fun Zone. If you’d like to be considered for an interview, check out our guidelines here.
Enjoy these essential plot tips for fiction writers with Ezra Barany, interviewed by his wife and creativity coach for novelists. Award-winning, published novelists, together we help writers write their stories via our classes at...
Beth Barany will be teaching a member-only webinar to the National Association of Memoir Writers on Friday, May 12, 2017, 11 AM PDT | 12 PM MDT | 1 PM CDT | 2 PM...
Please welcome Donna Harper to our Featured Q&A series at Writer’s Fun Zone. If you’d like to be considered for an interview, check out our guidelines here.
Event Date: May 17, 2017 | Time: 10AM PST / 1PM EST Join us as Beth Barany discusses How to Overcome Writer’s Block. We’ll discuss how knowing your big and small WHY is a...
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