7 Words You’re Using That Aren’t Words
I’m all for word inventing. I tend to verbify nouns and smash two words together so that I get my point across better. But I draw the line at speaking nonsense. Some words are so…
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The One-Two Punch For Fighting Writing Fears
That one writing fear can taunt you in your sleep, paralyze you when you plan to write, and do a number on your self-esteem. Why are you letting your fear bully you? Your fear is…
Credit: BarfBlog.com Vomit Those Words
Don’t hold your hair back. Prepare for one hot mess. It’s time to vomit your writing. I don’t mean literally. But getting those words onto the page should be as simple as that. The moment…
Writers, Grow Thicker Skin
“Take this outside and shoot it.” “Put this writing out of its misery.” “Did you really think I’d like that?” Just a sample of editorial advice I’ve received on my writing. Nice, huh? No tears…
Credit: chrissonksen.wordpress.com Writer, Meet Your Audience
When I was an undergrad student, I had a stubborn view on audience. I argued that the writer wrote solely for him/herself, that the reader either enjoys the writer’s art or does not. How wrong…
5 Career Fails Your Writing Can Fix
Being able to write nowadays is a rare talent. Spellcheck takes place of grammar lessons and abbreviations are more common than the actual words. So take advantage of this gap. Writing is your secret weapon…
Credit: last.fm Want Your Characters To Want
If you’re struggling with plot structure, take a playwriting class. One of the first things you learn, before stage directions and sharpening dialog, is developing a plot. It boils down to this: Character One wants…
Credit: ChrisDonnellyMusic.com Does Structure Kill Creativity?
Structure or no structure? In a craft dependent on creativity, does structure inhibit or encourage innovation? This question doesn’t have one simple answer. When it comes to writing structure and creativity, there are two sides…
What You Can Do for Your Writing in One Year
On New Year’s Eve 2012, I didn’t expect that in 2013 I would move across the country to advance my career. It was something I wanted, but I didn’t think I’d have the guts to…