September 27, 2024
7 Habits To Avoid As A Writer
As a writer willing to hone your skill in the writing craft, there are some habits you need to adopt and there are some you need to avoid like a plague. Writing is not a calling for the intellectually
October 25, 2023
5 Tips to Writing like a Pro
You will be surprised how some people can judge you based on your writing skills; you could be looked upon as stupid, or as a genius, on account of how well or poorly you write. In order to be
10 Things a Writer Should Never Do
There are lots of posts on the Internet providing tips for writers, and they are all very informative and very helpful. In this post, however, we are going to focus on things you should absolutely never do as a
January 27, 2023
For Your Writing to Spark Fire in The Minds of Readers, Ask These Questions
“Your mind will answer most questions if you learn to relax and wait for the answer.” ~William S. Burroughs There is no greater satisfaction in writing than spreading fire with words. The best starting point for creating content that connects
October 28, 2022
Ten Myths About Creativity
There’s an old myth floating around, which suggests that creativity is inherent. You’re either born with it or you’re born without it. But creativity can be learned and developed over time. Some people may have a more natural inclination
October 26, 2022
5 Things to Keep in Mind When Hiring an Editor
The art of writing is different for everyone. Writing comes easily to some people, and as a result, they are eager to share their work with others. For other people, writing could be a burden. The combination of words
July 11, 2022
3 Ways Writers can Cripple Self-Doubt
Self-doubt is both positive and negative, depending on your response. It could be motivating or deleterious to one’s ability. But most times, the tendency to it being negative is high. Therefore, anyone aspiring to success or relevance in a
May 2, 2022
5 Story Mistakes Even Good Writers Make
In fiction, story matters more than anything else. Yet too often authors forget this and, in their zeal to impress readers or wow editors, pepper their writing with distracting devices that only end up undermining the story itself. Never
March 4, 2022
Why Every Writer Should Join a Writing Group
So you’ve decided you want to write. Perhaps you want to share a personal experience or record a little piece of history. There may be fascinating characters pushing at the edge of your consciousness and plot lines teasing you
October 28, 2020
4 Top Reasons You are not a Successful Writer
There are some clichés that go with being a successful writer. A Chimamanda Adiche, for instance, might tell you that hard work and perseverance are prerequisites to becoming successful. But there are so many talented hard working writers who