Write hard and clear about what hurts. Ernest Hemingway Writers can get multiple types of glitches, writer’s block probably being the most common. But this is not that kind of glitch. The Glitch Recently, I published an article about singleness. Partly because it’s a topic I’ve been requested to write on, but mostly because my heart […]
Develop Your Creativity Technique 4: Ask Questions
In our series on developing our creativity, we’ve covered the following techniques: Technique 1: Practice Technique 2: See the world Technique 3: Try something new Today, we cover the fourth and final technique: ask questions. So. Why did the chicken cross the road? Believe it or not, people have been trying to answer this since 1847. […]
Fall 2019 Six-Word Story Contest: Free Writing Contest
11/06/2019: Submissions for this contest are now closed. Click here to view the results and see the winners! You can also sign up with us (it’s free!) to hear about more contests in the future. I’m hosting a free writing contest, and you are invited to enter! (See the last six-word story contest here.) Below are […]
4 Ways Keeping a Journal Makes You a Better Writer
What if you could become a better writer by implementing one small, daily habit? Well, I’m here to give you four ways keeping a journal will help you do just that! 1. Keeping a Journal Gives Us Practice Practice makes perfect, so they tell us. Well, in this case, they’re right. While keeping a journal […]
Develop Your Creativity: Top 4 Techniques for Writers
Have you ever wondered how to develop your creativity? Wouldn’t it be nice if you could turn it on like a water faucet? The ideas would just flow, freely and powerfully. While that would be fantastic, it’s not realistic. True creativity is an elusive thing. However, we have more control over developing and enhancing our […]
Lights, Camera, Action: 4 Film Set Jobs for Writers
Did you know that there are amazing film jobs for writers? Film is one of the most creative industries out there! Every position utilizes creativity in some way. The lighting department, for example, should know the script to determine what lighting will best portray a scene’s mood/emotion. The camera team must understand how light, framing, and angles will […]
