Abhimanyu Chavan1 day ago3 minHow to Write the Magician Archetype The Magician archetype is a one-stop solution for many elements you might want to explore in your story. Whether it’s transformation,...
Lindsey OdorizziMay 53 minRooting for the Bad Guy: Writing Sympathetic AntagonistsWhat’s better than a cruel, bloodthirsty villain? One we can’t help liking! This month is all about sympathetic antagonists and what...
Emma Grace BrownApr 283 minHow to Launch Your Writing Business in a DayThe onset of COVID-19 compelled many businesses across the globe to move operations online. What transpired was a huge demand for...
Jennifer OsunaApr 145 minSee Us: A Study on LGBTQ+ in LiteraturePride Month is coming up in a couple of months, but the pride remains year-round for those who support or are a part of the LGBTQ+...
Lindsey OdorizziApr 74 minLet Your Characters Run the Show: Character-Driven StoriesIt’s opening night and you’ve got a full house; anticipation is running high. The curtains open, the spotlight shines onto the stage, and...
Brandon LovingerMar 313 minStarting Your Story at the StartStarting your story as late as possible is key in making the very first line enticing enough to hook them through the progression.
Emma Grace BrownMar 103 min5 Self-Care Tips Every Writer Could UseMost people who work from home experience burnout from time to time. And the thing is, burnout can be avoidable. Are you tired of being...
Lindsey OdorizziMar 33 minKeys to a Killer PlotThis month we’re focusing on plot-driven stories! They’re pretty self-explanatory: stories that are driven by plot. They tend to focus...
E.L. JohnsonFeb 244 minThree Key Elements Of A StoryI love stories. It doesn't matter if you've written a Western space opera or a Medieval heist romance. When it comes to stories, I love a...
S.E. ReedFeb 102 minWriting in the DarkHave you ever woken up in the middle of the night in a panic with sweat dripping down your brow? Your heart pumping, afraid if you don’t...
Lindsey OdorizziFeb 33 minGet Behind the Wheel: How to Drive a StoryTake your reader for a ride they’ll never forget by learning how to drive your story forward! You might have your characters developed, a...
Taylor XuanJan 272 minFiction With a Word LimitIn under 750 words or less, pour your character’s heart on a page and serve it to your reader on a silver platter. Easy, right? Ok, maybe...
The Writer's WorkoutJan 135 minWhat Are Your Writing Rituals? Writers Tell All!The topic of the month here at The Writer's Workout is WRITING RITUALS. A writing ritual is something you do every time you write. Is...
Lindsey OdorizziJan 63 minCreate Your Own Writing RitualsWhat is a writing ritual? A writing ritual is any repeated action you do before or during your writing sessions. It can be as simple or...
Taylor VuDec 23, 20212 minHold your Readers at a Narrative Distance? Don’t You Dare!Say you're watching a movie, a slasher following an over-the-shoulder shot of a stalker. You can see how steady their hand is as they...
Sydney MaciasDec 16, 20213 minBalancing Life and WritingOne of my biggest struggles as a writer is simply finding the time to get my ideas on paper. I have plenty of notes that I take...
Veronica CashmanNov 11, 20214 minStuck In The Middle With You: Tips for Writing a Strong MiddleI love stories. I love everything about stories and creating them. I love thinking of characters, their backstories, their defining...
Layna PuttermanOct 28, 20215 minDescription: Looking to the ClassicsDescription: it’s one of the linchpins to good writing.
Srivalli RekhaOct 21, 20213 minBook Review: The Poe Predicament by Phil ThomasBook Reiew: The Poe Predicament by Phil Thomas
Chrissy RoffeOct 14, 20212 minForeshadowing: The Key To Adding Interest and MysterySometimes we find it a struggle to finish a piece of work because we are not sure how to add interest to our story and keep our readers...