There was a time when I couldn’t write on a computer at all. I could get down endless thoughts with pen and paper—even if trying to read it later was like deciphering an ancient script. My handwriting is terrible. But if I were to sit down at a computer and try to type out what…
Category: Writing Resources
How to survive NaNoWriMo without starving yourself
We’re now more than halfway through Preptober, that annual frenzy of getting ready for NaNoWriMo. All around the world, writers who plan on slamming 50,000 new words down in 30 days are doing all they can to increase their chances. They’re reading writing craft books, they’re outlining, they’re brushing up on strategies for writer’s block….
What is NaNoWriMo and why are these lunatics writing a book in a month?
NaNoWriMo is National Novel Writing Month. In short, you write 50k words in 30 days, averaging 1,667 words per day for the entire month of November. Yeah, it sounds intense. It sounds gimmicky. But, for a lot of people, the camaraderie, competition, and accountability are enough to push them over the finish line. I’m one…
Copyright Basics for Writers: How to Know What to Use
Copyright laws can be a slippery slope. So, we’ve decided to discuss some copyright basics for writers in an effort to clarify what can and cannot be used in our writing
10 unique solutions for writer’s block when it hits
Not all writer’s block is the same. For those who are struggling, here are some creative solutions to writer’s block to help you bust through those walls!
How to use Scrivener and why we love it so much!
We had an amazing webinar this week for our members on how to use one of the most infamous writing apps on the market: Scrivener. Here’s why we are in love
How to find the perfect word in the Wordstorm
Looking to find the perfect word? Allow me to introduce you to the Wordstorm. This foolproof tool for writers is sure to get you past the block.
How to celebrate Short Story Month by sharing your work
Short Story Month centers around the art of compact storytelling. These little nuggets don’t need hundreds of thousands of words to pack a punch. Let’s explore.
The Writing Warm-Up: What it is and how to start
What is a writing warm-up, you may ask? Easy. Similar to any other warm-up, it’s a free-write. A word vomit. It works the writing muscle to keep it strong.
Getting Out of Your Own Way: How to start and finish a novel
In May 2020, I started what would become my first complete novel. I was thrilled with the achievement, as one is when accomplishing the massive undertaking of writing an entire book. Almost exactly a year later, I received the work back from a developmental editor who TORE IT APART. As in, basically said it had…