Category: Writing Life
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How to Maximize YOUR Unique Writing Process
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Your writing process is as unique as your fingerprint. Are you an obsessive planner who gets caught up in the details? Or maybe an action-oriented visionary who jumps in enthusiastically and gets confused halfway through? Maybe you’re in the middle—you make a basic plot and “pants” (fly by the seat…
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Ignore the Critics—Encouragement for New Writers
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Criticism can help you grow as writer, but it can also hinder you. Have you ever gone down the rabbit hole of reels or videos tearing a new book or movie apart? From the plot holes to the character development to the annoying casting decisions, critics always have something to…
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When You Have a Character But No Plot [Ultimate Guide]
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Have you ever created a fascinating character you genuinely love, but have no idea what to do with them? Perhaps you don’t even have a world built for them, and you have no idea what problems they must face. If you have a lot of Pinterest inspiration but no plot,…
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When You Have a Pinterest Board but No Plot
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You have an idea, a Pinterest board, a world, a vibe, maybe even some characters…but you have no idea what happens next. You want to escape into this amazing world you have created. But the only way to get into it is through that annoying thing: a plot. It’s frustrating.…
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Boring is Beautiful: Rediscovering Your Hometown’s Potential
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Be a tourist. Wherever you are, even your “boring” hometown where you have always lived, be a tourist in it and learn about it. Even if you think your hometown is boring and dry as sawdust, not everyone comes from where you live. They will find your hometown interesting. As…
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Boring Writing? Make It Sparkle with 10 Easy Tips
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Has your writing ever felt boring, lifeless, or just a little off? And when you tried to fix it, it didn’t help, or it felt overly dramatic? Boring writing is not something to worry about in the first draft. As I’ve mentioned in this article, just let your writing exist.…
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Read to Write: Your Secret Weapon to Better Stories
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Reading is the duct tape of the writing world—it solves every problem. Are you confused how to describe characters? Read books with great character descriptions. Do you wonder what your writing voice is? Read your favorite books and combine all the elements you most admire. Are you stuck in writer’s…
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How to Write Your First Draft [Fast]
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The writing process is simple, right? Just four steps: plan, write, rewrite, and edit. But we all know that it isn’t that easy. Planning seems easy enough. But writing that first draft can be the hardest step as you try getting your ideas on paper and herding them into order.…
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The Easy Guide to Beating Writer’s Block
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Writer’s block is depressing. Seriously, it is the worst. Maybe you have experienced mini bouts of it before, but this is your first serious case of it. You have no inspiration, no new ideas. The very stories you were excited about tower over you, as insurmountable as Everest. Worst of…
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How to Start a Writing Journal [The Complete Guide]
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As we discussed in this post, reading extensively is an absolute nonnegotiable for writers. Practicing escapism is a powerful skill for writers. While being grounded is important for real life, escapism is your way to access the deep well of your creativity. A writing journal is a fantastic way to…