New Service for Writers
I have just added a new Writer’s Classified page on my website. Catering to all things to do with the writing and publishing process. Whether [Read More]
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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]
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]
The 6 Things Writers Need to Make a Living (Everything I Know)
— Millions of people have built writing careers, and you can too. You can work full or part-time. It’s up to you. Most writers never [Read More]
How To Encourage Young Writers
When I was a child my fondness for writing was often met with smiles and praise, but rarely with helpful or genuine encouragement. In fact, [Read More]
10 Ways For Professional Writers to Hone Their Craft
For casual scribes, stringing words together can be a bit of a lark. Professional communicators, though, must adhere to higher standards. Embrace these practices for ongoing [Read More]
Why Querying Writers Shouldn’t Write Sequels
Querying writers have quite a few hurdles to jump through to secure literary representation. For those of you who don’t know what a query is [Read More]
8 Great Podcasts for Writers and Book Authors
There is a lot of writing advice out there. Perhaps you’ve signed up to read lots of blogs by email, you’ve bought some great writing-related books, [Read More]
Why Writers Need To Be Readers
“You have to read widely, constantly refining (and redefining) your own work as you do so. It’s hard for me to believe that people who [Read More]
The Most Common Mistake Writers Make When First Submitting to Publishers
There is one mistake that most authors make when submitting their work to literary journals and magazines for the first time. It is a mistake [Read More]
Best Books On Writing (25 Writing Books For Fiction/Nonfiction Writers)
Looking for books to hone your skills as a writer? Maybe you’re looking for the perfect gift for a writer you know whose library of [Read More]
What Can Flash Fiction Do For Novel Writers?
Book publishing is a tough, competitive business. Still, there’s no reason to make the road harder to travel. Enter flash fiction—an excellent way to break [Read More]
How an Editor Can and Can’t Help Writers Do Their Best Work
Sukiyabashi Jiro is a Tokyo sushi restaurant that has been awarded three stars from the Michelin Guide and its sushi master, Jiro Ono, once starred [Read More]
Content Marketing Magic: A Top Expert’s Tips for Freelance Writers
It’s a buzzword that marketing directors love to pull out of their hat to sell products and services, develop branding, and get more clicks, likes [Read More]
4 Things Writers Need To Know About Author Readings
— Written by Lev Raphael I’ve done hundreds of invited talks and readings on three different continents and I love being out there with my [Read More]
9 Useful Character Questionnaires For Writers
Writers want to create characters readers will remember. We want our readers to empathise with them and to be able to think about them as [Read More]
Why Marketing Kills Writers (and What You Should Do Instead)
In today’s world, to be a writer we’re told that writing is not enough, you must market your work and do everything in your power to [Read More]
Fiction University: Practical Advice for Beginning Fiction Writers
First, don’t do it, if that’s how you plan on making a living. Sure, we all hear about the fabulous successes of the J.K. Rowlings [Read More]
20 Weird and Wonderful Habits of Famous Writers
There are so many components that go into a writer’s success that anyone would have a hard time trying to name them all. Some authors [Read More]
40 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]
Catching Up With the Next Generation of Sci-Fi Writers
Fandom as a familial collective of readers and writers has existed since at least the 1920s, when lurid pulp fiction magazines encouraged Lovecraft’s quirky circle [Read More]