As a writer, I know a thing or two about self-doubt. It creeps up on all of us at some time or other, regardless of what field you work in. The trick is to not let your confidence take a hit when things don’t go your way. Give yourself a boost of self esteem instead....
Millions of people listen to podcasts every day. If you are a writer, you may be interested in finding one that teaches you a thing or two about the craft. Then again, maybe you just want to hear how other writers got published or how they fit writing into their busy schedule. For me, it’s...
Write every day. That’s what writers often tell each other on social media (#amwriting, #WritingCommunity). It’s also what many famous writers, Stephen King included, tell people to do. But is it the right advice? The Writing Muscle Writing is an exercise and, like every exercise, it requires muscle, i.e., your brain. The more you exercise,...
If you are a writer, you know that the best ideas come when you least expect them. When a Story Idea Strikes While scrub-a-dub dubbing in the shower, you turn into The Grinch. You got an idea, an awful idea, a wonderful, awful idea. By the time you slip out from the spray of water...
There are 26 letters in the English alphabet. Mathematically, you can form an endless the number of words, though many unabridged dictionaries only list 300,000 or so. Are you using the right words? Finding the Right Words Dictionary.com makes an interesting argument. Do hug, hugs, and hugged all count as one word because they have...
There are plenty of reasons to look forward to January 1. Not only is it New Year’s Day, it’s also Public Domain Day. This is that oh so glorious day when U.S. copyrights expire and creative works become free for everyone to use. Just like that, a shot of imagination is injected into the world....
