Hello everyone! I thought I would try something fun on a Friday. Instead of a regular post, here's an article that I think many of us can relate to with just a few images. We might all have different habits and routines when we write, but our struggles come in all kinds of forms. As … Continue reading The Writing Process (In Gifs)
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Upcoming Writing Contests (May-June)
Hello everyone! Are you searching for more writing contests to submit to in May and June? Look no further! Below you'll find a list of contests with dates for May and June. I discovered contests for poetry, fiction, and more. Happy writing! And if you missed it, here's my interview with Elske Höweler that I … Continue reading Upcoming Writing Contests (May-June)
Reblog: The Best Descriptive Writing Examples From Books!
While working on my dissertation, I tried to more info on description and descriptive writing. I came across this link! This article examines different examples of excellent descriptions in different classic books. It also explains what makes the description so effective and what the author's strongest points are. Read the entire article in just a … Continue reading Reblog: The Best Descriptive Writing Examples From Books!
3 Ways to Make Your Writing Concise
Writers tend to be wordy, even though everyone says to write concisely. The truth is, that's completely normal. Concise writing takes work. The way we write is much different from the way we talk, so what might sound normal out loud doesn't always translate well in a story (see I'm being wordy right now). It's … Continue reading 3 Ways to Make Your Writing Concise
Time Anxiety and the Writer
The passage of time is something we can’t control. But as deadlines approach and major events come and go, the anxiety felt as time zips by can be overwhelming and persistent. This is a term colloquially known as Time Anxiety. I’ve seen this anxiety in a lot of writers, including myself. Besides the seemingly ever-present … Continue reading Time Anxiety and the Writer
How to Write Dual Timelines
Not all stories are told from just one point of view. There may be multiple characters, which shift in perspective, or multiple characters in different, distinguishable settings and circumstances. These stories have what's called dual timelines. Even though there is more than one perspective, these are not two different stories put together. They work together … Continue reading How to Write Dual Timelines
Reblog: 5 Ways To Reduce A Big Word Count – K. M. Allan
I recently read this awesome article by K. M. Allan about how to reduce word count. As someone who never writes concisely and always ends up with tons of details and extra words that aren't necessary (probably like now), this was super helpful. Happy reading! 5 Ways To Reduce A Big Word Count - K. … Continue reading Reblog: 5 Ways To Reduce A Big Word Count – K. M. Allan
Hello from Cambridge!
Hello everyone! As you might know from a previous post, I spent some time in Cambridge, England and I am now home. I am partaking in the Masters of Studies in Creative Writing. This will serve as a special post, and a shoutout to some of the amazing poets who lectured there this week! J. … Continue reading Hello from Cambridge!
Basics of Worldbuilding (Part 1)
No matter what type of world you're creating for a story in mind, whether it be an alternate history or an epic high fantasy or the Next Great American Novel, you have to incorporate at least some aspects of worldbuilding. Even genres such as literary fiction require a distinct setting and characteristics, and careful outlining … Continue reading Basics of Worldbuilding (Part 1)
Guest Post with Orange Blossom Publishing Coming Up!
I'm excited to announce that my guest post "Pros and Cons of Using Fiction Writing Platforms" will be published on the Orange Blossom Publishing blog soon! When it's put up, I'll be sure to include the link in my next post coming up this weekend. In the meantime, here is the website and the blog … Continue reading Guest Post with Orange Blossom Publishing Coming Up!