Are You A Joy Filled Writer?
The last few months have been hard on me. Not only as a writer, but as a person. One can argue that change is a good thing, but when it comes to hating the very things you loved, you have…
Writing on the Backs of the Masters
There are so many ways for writers to write well, improve their writing, and publish more books. Writers often forget that a part of writing is being passionate about the topic they write about each day. They have to edit…
The Art of Songwriting
What every writer can learn from a songwriter’s process It’s interesting that no matter how much our blog tries to be broad in its scope and appeal, we inevitably end up catering much of our commentary and advice to novelists.…
Distractibility and the Modern Writer
I don’t know about you, but I have always had trouble concentrating or focussing deeply on something for extended periods of time. I tend to get distracted relatively…
Writers and Coming Out LGBT
I hesitate to write this post, and I am even more hesitant to publish it. Not because I can’t but because I know I have to. I want to, I do, but I am terrified of the end results. Yet……
Did A Writer Inspire You? Time To Prove They Did
I have many people to thank for my writing inspiration. I suppose it’s just like at the awards show where you spend your time listening to others thanking people for their help. These stars were inspired by others. Now, go…
Finding Your Inner Craftsman Through Fan Fiction
Borrowing ideas to inspire your writing skills We have spoken already this month about the controversial nature of fan fiction and using others’ ideas as a jumping-off point for a new work of…
When Opposites Attract…and Inspire
This month we are examining the duality that often accompanies the life of an artist. Last week we spoke about the struggle we sometimes encounter when we are deciding whether it is “right” to take on another job while…
