Writing That’s Hot Like an “Inferno”
It has been fun to start exploring the writers we admire and whose stories excite us. Aside from just revisiting our favourite books, it has given us a chance to do the thing we hated (or at least I…
There’s a Reason To Read “Can’t Buy Me Love” and Other Stories
I know two great authors on Twitter. I might spend a bit more time than I should there, but this particular social medium is great for one thing: getting to know your fellow writers. Two such writers are Dan McNeil…
Setting SMART Goals for Yourself as a Writer
In school this month we were discussing setting goals for therapy and made me think of how I set goals for my life and work. We have spoken a lot on this blog over the past year about setting goals…
Does Inspired Writing, Equal Inspired Publishing?
Just because you find something or someone inspiring does not mean that you will become a better writer or anything. You are just inspired by them. Hold on to that thought for a moment, and think about that statement. When…
A Year in the Life of a Writer
Taking a look back on our writing journey this past year As we approach a new year and a chance for great resolutions, I thought it would be a good idea to look back on some of the key…
I Love Star Trek… I Think I’ll Write Some Fan Fiction, And I’ll Need Some “Critiques” Before I Publish
These days anyone who watches a favourite show or movie will likely have heard about fan fiction. Simply described, fan fiction takes the characters that you love and puts them in a new situation, not created by the original production…
Exploiting the Decline of Literacy
I may not be that old, but I can still remember a time when life was much less chaotic and fast-paced. Technology has developed in a way…
Casually Vacant Writing
We have spoken a lot on this blog about considering your audiences when you’re a writer and how important this is to being successful. How easy is it to get caught up in what we’re…
