4 Writing Routines You Can Live With
…journalist Will Self noted the importance of the notebook: “Always carry a notebook. And I mean always,” he said. “The short-term memory only retains information for three minutes; unless it…
How Cliched Is Your Writing? Take the Test
…before, the term ‘cliche’ can refer to a number of different things, but they all share the commonalities of being (a) overused, (b) meaningless, and (c) boring. 1. Overused expressions…
“Story Engineering” by Larry Brooks: A Review
…“Suzannah sent me.”] Best-selling author Larry Brooks of Storyfix.com always manages to make learning about the craft of writing fresh and fun. That’s why I’m a long-term subscriber to his…
Are These Filter Words Weakening Your Fiction?
…present and the reader. The term was started by Janet Burroway in her book On Writing. In terms of examples, Let the Words Flow says to watch out for: to…
Improve Your Writing by Reading Rubbish
…story is that 35 year old Rob has just broken up with his long-term girlfriend and is trying to make sense of his past and present romantic failures. He gets…
7 Tips for Writing About Places You’ve Never Been
…they’ve never actually ‘been there.’ Though the average person wouldn’t be able to pick up on small inaccuracies in research, there’s always someone who will (and will point it out)….
How to Keep Up Your Writing When You’re Sick
…an eBook, planning a launch, conducting a search for two regular contributors, and trying to keep up with my daily child care and routines. While I can’t say I was…
Creative Well Running Dry? Try a Writing Prompt
…just breathe in the beauty. Take sensory notes. Search for your similes and metaphors within the explosions of scent and color. In my hometown we have a wonderful little shop…
The Secret Way to Find a Literary Agent
…Google search “[author]” + agent often works. 3. Check the agent’s website for their terms of submission. Not all agents accept new authors and many have quirky requirements. 4. Note…
