General Writing Tips
Practical solutions to common writing challenges and techniques for improving your craft. Topics include time management, character development, narrative perspective, dialogue and overcoming creative blocks.
Anthropomorphism: The Ancient Storytelling Tool
Anthropomorphism has been used for thousands of years to tell stories that reveal human nature through animal characters and their actions.
Battling Writer's Block
When your creative writing stalls, practical techniques can help you push through the fog and get writing again.
Can Writing Help Depression Sufferers?
Writing down your thoughts and feelings can provide real relief from depression, even if it's not a replacement for professional help.
Creating an Inspirational Writing Area
Set up a dedicated writing space with the right comfort and consistency to help you focus and write better work.
Creating Realistic Fictional Characters
Make your fictional characters believable by building consistent personalities and grounding them in their worlds.
Developing a Science Fiction 'World' That Makes Sense
Build a believable science fiction world by staying consistent with your characters and settings, and always giving your story a clear point.
Dropping Your Bad Writing Habits for Good
Break free from writing habits like adjective overuse and perfectionism that hold back your best work.
How to Create an Outline for Your Autobiography
Start writing your life story by building a simple outline that captures the five most important moments and lessons from your journey.
How to Create an Outline for Your Novel
Turn your novel idea into a real outline by picking your genre, mapping your story flow, and organizing your plot points.
Keeping Dialogue Fresh and Realistic
Seven techniques to make your characters' dialogue sound like real conversations instead of stiff, formal writing.
Maintaining the Flow of Your Writing
How to stay focused and productive while writing by understanding your ideal conditions and avoiding interruptions.
Putting the Twist in the Tale
Writing a twist ending requires strong characters and plot, not just a clever surprise, here's how to pull it off without losing readers.
Realtionship Between Creative and Non-Fiction Writing
Creative writing exercises help non-fiction writers beat writer's block, brainstorm better ideas, and boost their overall writing skills.
The Nuances of Writing for Children vs. Adults
Writing for children requires different skills than adult writing, from grabbing attention faster to respecting their intelligence.
Tips for Writing a Haiku Poem
Master the subtle art of haiku with tips that go beyond the basic 5-7-5 syllable formula.
Using First or Third Person Narrative
First and third person narrative each have different strengths, so choose based on what your story needs and what feels natural to write.
When to Take a Break
Your writing feels clumsy and you're procrastinating online, these are signs you need to step away from your work.
Working on a Team Writing Project
How to handle writing projects with a team, from setting clear roles to avoiding common communication breakdowns.
You CAN Find the Time to Write!
Stop waiting for the perfect moment—carve out small pockets of time throughout your day to make writing actually happen.