Where I struggle with my writing is in scenery descriptions, but many writers struggle with writing dialogue. Conversations are where our characters become vulnerable, exposed, and perhaps too real. But knowing how to write a…
It’s no secret: writers are skilled at “stealing” someone else’s story. Some of the greatest “stolen” stories have been because the writer knew how to listen like a writer. But here’s the twist to this…
Hoping to determine the best time of day to write, I held a poll recently asking readers their best time of day to write. Surprisingly, over half of my readers write the best in the…
It’s bound to happen: that moment when you hate writing. You’re a ball of stress just thinking about that research paper, fifth chapter, and marketing report that’s not writing itself. How do you spare yourself…
One of the biggest problems in writing is not staying positive. We get in our own way with our writing success because of our insecurities. The truth is that this can be quickly fixed by…
To be a productive writer, your body and mind should feel great and be at peak performance. Writers will see the importance of sleep with the quality and quantity of writing being written–all from getting…
With St. Patrick’s Day quickly approaching, it’s the perfect time to learn how to write a limerick. Follow these rules on how to write a limerick so that your poem is a smash! What…
