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…
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…
Jump Up, Bounce Around and Get Outta That Rut!
Ruts are nasty beasts. We call them many things: writer’s block, disillusionment, burn out, needing a mental break. Whatever we want to call it, it’s still a rut, a dark place no one wants to be in, but each of…
Order in the Blog
Respect in Writing is Paramount It seems everywhere you look on “news” stands and tv, there is some crazy controversy happening every three seconds. Many of us love to intrude (barring all negative…
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…
The Powerful Art of Fan Fiction
Writing requires courage. There are a lot of people who love to write, not just as a career but as a hobby, and there are some wonderful works out there, including fan fiction. There is a point when you learn…
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…
