Tag: writers
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Time Is An Excuse, Not A Reason
I finally had time to read the first issue in my subscription to Poets & Writers Magazine. A half hour before bedtime, I sneak in an article or two (read in order, of course) before I…
Why Millennials Are Great Writers
I’m standing up for my generation. Millennials have a bad rap. We’re called lazy, impatient, narcissistic. Generation Me Me Me. #notcool We’re not a bunch of grown-up kids obsessed with memes and social media. We…
When Your Character Is Really Ready For Change
Is your character stuck? It doesn’t make sense. The character has supportive friends and family. The environment is nurturing and providing opportunity. No nemesis stands in the character’s way. Yet your character doesn’t budge. So…
This is Your Writing On Caffeine
For many writers, coffee and writing go hand in hand. Not only do we love the thrill of look-at-me-I’m-writing-at-a-café (as if we’re not really writers unless the public sees us doing it), but we also…
Credit: linenandsilk-weddings.com Less Commitment, More Writing
I’ve talked about this once before. Okay, twice. But this time it’s important. Why? Because it’s a big reason why you’re not writing. And it come down to your mindset. The thought of writing intimidates…
Credit: khamitkinks.com A Slacker’s Guide To Stretching Your Creativity
Athletes warm up and stretch before their workout to prepare their bodies for exercise. Muscles readied for the race will push harder, faster, stronger. What does this have to do with writing? If you’ve got…
Credit: Doghousediaries 7 Things Successful Writers Don’t Say
It’s easy to be hard on yourself. As a writer, you are a perfectionist. You want to be the best writer you can be. And it sucks to struggle at it. You turn to successful…
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…