So here I was. All prepared to create another post, when lo and behold! I became ill. Besides generally not wanting to do anything (and needing the rest anyway), I thought this week would be the perfect opportunity to list some tips for writing when you're battling illness. This will definitely be a short post … Continue reading Battling Illness as A Speculative Writer
Fantasy is one of the hardest genres to write because it involves creating another world. However, developing the story is just as important. When writing fantasy, authors often use specific plot structures to get their story on track. Check out three plot structures you should know when writing fantasy below. The Hero's Journey A typical … Continue reading Best Plot Structures for Fantasy
For a few weeks now, I've been working on a new writing goal. It sort of came unexpectedly. I had been keeping a pretty consistent goal of 500-1000 words a day, but I decided to make a change. I wanted to write more. So I started writing 2,000 words every day instead. Of course, I … Continue reading What Writing 2K Words A Day Taught Me
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)
I recently learned about this from one of my mentors, and it was such a good idea I wanted to share it with you all! You may have heard of writing every day, but what about editing? There's actually a whole host of reasons why you should not only edit every day while you write … Continue reading Why Writers Should Edit Every Morning
