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How the Moon Cycle Impacts Your Creativity

The long-awaited solar eclipse happens on August 21! But do the phases of the moon impact our creativity? More than you think.

Why I’m Okay That I’m Not Published (Yet) [Infographic]

I thought I’d have a book published by now. Here’s why I’m okay that I can’t call myself an author just yet.

I Stopped Blogging for a Month & Here’s What I Learned

Thanks to my fans for your patience while I took a month-long hiatus! This blog post explains that I wasn’t being lazy during my time away from KLWightman.com. In fact, I was conducting a digital…

5 Ways to Write More This Summer

Don’t let all that sunshine get in the way of your writing this summer. This is how I plan to keep up on my writing while the weather is nice.

Should Your Characters Swear?

Short answer: Probably not. Long answer: Read my blog post.

This Word Makes You a Very Lazy Writer

We’ve all used this word when we think, when we speak and when we write. It’s very easy to do. See? I just used it. Didn’t catch it? Let’s try this again. It’s not an…

What Your Story is Probably Missing (and You Don’t Even Know It)

You’re not going to guess it, so you might as well read this blog post.

The Most Annoying Thing You Do On Twitter

There are many ways to do your Twitter community wrong. And for me, this social media habit tops the list. HINT: It’s not scheduling and sending automated DMs.

Why I Haven’t Joined a Creative Writing Group (Yet)

After years of creative writing grad school, I’m not jumping on the chance to join a creative writing group. It’s because both class workshops and group discussions have THIS in common.