One of the biggest challenges in teaching creative writing is keeping students engaged and motivated to write. Let’s face it, many have had very negative experiences when it comes to creative writing, whether it was a bad grade or negative comments. But it can also be due to how open and broad the guidelines are….
Whether you’re writing a fantasy, science fiction, or contemporary romance novel, vivid descriptions are essential to drawing readers into your world. But they don’t have to be boring! Check out these 11 tips on how I’m able to rock mine. Why are Vivid Descriptions so Important? Imagine being trapped in a blank room. No colors…
Book settings are key to a strong novel. It’s the descriptions of these places that make the story feel real to the reader. Here are five of my favorite places to set a novel and the reasons why. Book Setting 1: New Orleans Okay, I confess that I’m just partial to this city. It’s one…
Self-care is essential for maintaining a productive writing life. As writers, we often spend long hours sitting at our desks, pouring our creativity and energy into our work. However, it’s important to remember to take care of ourselves both physically and mentally in order to continue producing high-quality content. By prioritizing self-care, we can improve…
Since Christmas has exploded in every store, I thought this might be a good time to give out some gift ideas for the writers in our circle of friends and families. I’m using links to Amazon but am not affiliated with it at this time. I just like to buy there, since I’m lazy and…
When it comes to writing, dialogue can be a powerful tool for bringing your characters to life. By carefully crafting what your characters say and how they say it, you can give your readers a deeper understanding of who your characters are and what makes them unique. Dialogue Shows Personality One of the key ways…
Every career has a set of jargon that all involved understand, and authors are no exception. So there are certain terms that writers should know. There is an intimidating amount of publishing slang out there, but here are the 16 that I found the most useful when I first started down the publication road. Term…
