Something about the writing process got you stumped? Can't decide on a POV, or how to stop head-hopping? What do they mean, show don't tell? Or even, does a fantasy story have to follow the Hero's Journey? Submit your questions below and we'll post an answer. The form requires an email, but all questions will … Continue reading Submit Your Writing Questions
Often, a title will flash into a writer's mind and spark a story idea. You can generate potential idea-sparking titles by taking parts of one title and combining it with others: Tender (by Sofia Samotar) + Ode (from Stephen Fry's The Ode Less Travelled) = The Tender Ode, which you can riff on and create … Continue reading Creativity Prompt: Title Mash-Up
Living as a Writer series This thread made the rounds during the holidays and garnered attention and comments by long time writers even during the whole RWA explosion. From what I saw, the reaction was nearly universal: you're never too old, and stop comparing where you are to where others are. Their road isn't your … Continue reading Reminder: Stop Comparing Your Career with Everyone Else's
When we generate story ideas, we see them in our minds as perfect gems of literature. When we translate that image into words in a manuscript, even the best fall short of our imagination. Here are three reasons stories can fall flat to readers. Characters act and speak in a vacuum Sometimes we're so energized … Continue reading Three Reasons Your Story Feels Flat
We’re at that time of year many of us find hectic and demanding. Then we flow right into the new year and feel pressure (external or internal) to make resolutions and changes. All of this can harm you, for real. It can also beat your creative energies into submission so deep you won’t see them … Continue reading Creative Recharge
