42 Writers’ “Rules for Writing”
Most writers have their own special “rules for writing,” even if they don’t talk about them. I find other writers’ rules fascinating, even when I [Read More]
Month: July 2019
Location, Location, Location: Discovering the Perfect Place for Writing Your Novel
Richard Kirshenbaum used his experience working in advertising to tell the story of two rival beauty industry icons in his novel Rouge (St. Martin’s, June [Read More]
6 Ways You Are Destroying Your Chances of Finding Readers
I get it, you’re a writer. You want to find readers. Traditional publishers are paying less and less, and they are taking fewer books these [Read More]
The Best Pens of 2019: From Fountain to Ballpoint
While we can easily use our smart devices to create just about anything—reminders, notes, letters, novels, and even art—sometimes nothing beats the feel of a [Read More]
The 8 Best Notebooks for Writers
Leonardo DaVinci didn’t paint the Mona Lisa on a napkin. Where you put your art matters, too! If you’re still using the flimsy spiral-bound numbers [Read More]
46 Apps and Sites to Improve Your Writing Skills
No matter how good a writer you are, there’s always room for improvement. But improvement doesn’t just happen naturally—you have to work at it! Whether [Read More]
Writing Tips: Why Writing Yourself Into Your Own Hero’s Journey Can Help You Get Unstuck
Every writer gets stuck at times: stuck with a creative project, but also stuck in life. Lara Zielin shares a unique tool that she used [Read More]
Knowing When to Rewrite
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ min_height=”2380px” custom_margin=”-15px|||||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.26″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”2px|||||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.26″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] By Richie Billings I had a sickening [Read More]