How to write a captivating short story
Follow these steps to hone your skills and write short stories like Raymond Carver. Whether a successful published novelist or a creative writing student, all writers should try their hand at short stories at least a few times in their lives. Writing a successful short story – which I’ll define as executing a captivating, engaging […]
12 key steps for getting unstuck as a writer
Trapped in the middle of your manuscript? Here’s how to move forward. You started your manuscript with such enthusiasm. You wrote 20 pages in ONE NIGHT. Your brain was popping with ideas. Scenes flowed. You were sure you’d be done with the whole thing in a month. And then, one quiet morning, you sat down […]
Cut the Fat: Make your writing lean and clean – Top tips for trimming flabby prose.
No, this article is not a check on the progress of your New Year’s resolution. It’s a reminder that our writing, too, can get a little…paunchy. English lends itself to wordiness. And as word lovers, we are often tempted to trot out our favorite vocabulary and loath to let any of it go. But when […]
Six steps to increase your writing productivity every day
Do you find yourself staring at a blank page despite trying many different tactics to be more productive? Then it may be time to try something new. Here are six tips and tricks that will help you get more done. To write well, you must write. Which is advice that sounds easy to do when […]
