15 Methods to Cure Writer’s Block
I can offer you paths to reach that eureka moment when you finally have a tangible idea that you can mold into something good. Here are 15 ideas that you
Category: Writing and Reading
Posts about all things writing. How to write, how I write, how others write, writing themes, writing tips, ideas, famous writing, and more.
Also posts about reading: how to read, why we read, and what we should read.
Is SEO Killing My Creativity?
SEO is crucial nowadays because that’s how people will find your work. If you’re writing about a particular topic, you want your article to show up on the first page
Writing Advice for New Writers by Cynthia Hamilton
The one writing adage that came to me was write about what you know. That was my first stumbling block. I was forty-two-years old, but I didn’t think I knew
My Guest Post about Andy Warhol on Ok Whatever
Hanging out with Andy’s super fans Back in April, I spent the afternoon of my 33rd birthday hanging out at my local cemetery. That’s pretty normal for me any other
Blog Design Tips: My Guest Post on Easy to Retire
When the website Easy to Retire put out a call for guest posts, blog design is a topic that instantly came to mind. As a result, I submitted the following
5 Types of Blog Posts That Bring in Traffic
Below I share my five most successful blog posts and try to understand why they have done so much better than the others.
Creating a Great Narrator for Your Novel
Making the wrong choice early on can force you to start all over from a different perspective if your story isn't working.In response to this, I wrote the article, "Creating
4 Wonderfully Helpful and Free Apps for Writers by Emmanuel Nataf
"Resources...can make that task more feasible — and not to mention more fun."
Can Just Anyone Be a Great Writer?
Writing is a skill. It takes practice, imagination, time, and a ton of failure, even if success ends up coming earlier for you than for most.
Writing Productivity: My Guest Post on Support for Indie Authors
My latest guest post is featured on the Support for Indie Authors website. It should help anyone who is having one of those “off days.” Maybe you’ve got too many
My Failed Book Sale
When I first self-published my books, I looked for any way to try to sell those books to the public. I hosted giveaways, plugged them on free websites, and begged
How Kid Reviewers Review Books: My Guest Post on ProWriting Aid
ProWriting Aid is a site that offers an online editing tool to purchase to help improve your writing. You just paste your writing into their tool, and it gives you
5 Tips for Self-Publishing Beginners by Elizabeth S. Craig
By: Elizabeth S. Craig Self-publishing is a funny thing—once you finish your book (which can seem like a tremendous endeavor in itself), the real work begins. It’s almost like you’ve
Writing Through Chaos by Bibiana Krall
Now say this out loud and really mean it, “I can do this. This is my dream. No matter what happens beyond my writing desk, I will do this.”
The Dangers of Banning Books for Kids by Kelley
By: Kelley The mystery of parental fears… This morning I saw a news story about currently banned books and banned books of the past. Librarians compile a list every year of