Category: Writing
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7 Steps to Shaping a Strong Protagonist
It’s an age-old question. What came first: the chicken or the egg? The plot or the protagonist? What if the shaping of the story and your main character happens at the same time?
10 Songs For Writers About Writing
Some songs you add to a playlist so that you have music to listen to while you write. Just like you have songs to pump you up for your writing session or celebrate what you…
20 Ways to Write More Throughout the Year
You can’t search for ways to write more as if each day of the year is the same. Some days are longer or shorter than others. Some days are warmer or colder than others. Some…
7 Things to Write When You’re Stumped
Is writer’s block suffocating your writing process? Just not sure what to write next? If you could use an idea (or seven) to get your story unstuck, keep reading.
When Should You Share Your Writing? 5 Questions to Ask Yourself
Think of a story that you loved reading. Remember how hard the protagonist worked towards the goal? Remember the hardships the hero had to face and conquer before a resolution was reached? Did you stop…
5 Ways to Write More This Spring
Spring is finally here! After a harsh winter filled with dark days, bitter winds and more snow than I prefer, I welcome chirping birds, blooming flowers and earlier sunrises. Spring is a time for new…
10 Positive Mantras for Your Writing
Some days are just harder to write than others. Some days you’d rather be lazy and some days you’d rather sulk. Is that what a successful writer does? Even after five years of blogging, I’ve…