Scripts in Writing Are Dangerous. Here’s Why
Lately, I’ve been listening to a ton of podcasts. Although they cover a host of different topics, they almost all start the same way if there’s a guest: “Thanks for being on the show.” “Thanks...
Short Writing Deadlines Can Boost Your Quality and Confidence. Here’s How
Image by Wanda Thibodeaux via Canva If you’ve read any of my previous blog posts, then you already know that I’m a huge advocate of not forcing writing if you’re just not feeling it. Forced...
Protagonist and Antagonist: Why Morally Gray Is Good
Image by Alexas_Fotos via Canva In traditional writing, there’s often a clear protagonist and antagonist. The protagonist is the character (or idea) that represents everything good and right. The antagonist is the character (or idea)...
Do Modern Writers Lean Too Much on Blunt Shock Value?
Catching your readers off guard for a little shock value once in a while isn’t a bad thing. It can make your story seem more novel (pun intended). That freshness can motivate people to go...
12 Things Great Writers Never Do
Writers are similar to any other professional in that they want to do their absolute best in their craft and have best practices (e.g., ALWAYS back up files, get feedback on drafts). Most successful writers...
Fighting Boredom as a Writer? This Is Probably Why
You know the feeling. You stare at your computer screen or pad of paper and, in boredom, think, “Meh.” Does this feeling really mean putting words on the page isn't interesting anymore? Should you stop...
Support Groups: Why Every Writer Needs One
In a post on his website, author Max Florschutz wrote about the need for writers to have support groups. The stereotype of writers sitting lackadaisically in cafes is far from accurate. Writing, Florschultz rightly notes, comes with...
Querying Agents: How Many Times Should You Try?
If you’re thinking about querying agents about your book, or if you’re in the middle of that process, then you’ll quickly find that the most efficient way to go about it is to send off...
