What if we could make ourselves more creative? We discussed this question in a previous post and came to the conclusion that we can do just that. We then went in depth on the first step, which is to practice. Today, I want to talk about the second step: see the world. Seeing the world does not necessarily […]
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 Technique 1: Practice
People say that practice makes perfect. Is that actually true? In all honesty, probably not. Nobody can be truly perfect, even with consistent practice. But does it help? Absolutely! Last week, we talked about four ways we can develop our creativity. I decided I’d like to go a bit deeper into each step, not just to […]
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 […]
The Oxford Comma: A Great Debate
Last week I challenged you all to a question of grave importance: Is the Oxford comma necessary? In this article, we will explore the results of that survey, discuss why this matters in the first place (because it definitely does!), and draw conclusions based on the grammatical facts out there. In the end, however, the […]
Developing Our Characters: 4 Ways to Use Psychology
Psychology is a science, the science of the brain and mind. So what does that have to do with an artistic, literary occupation like writing, or with developing our characters for that matter? Actually, a lot! A thorough knowledge of how the human brain works benefits our writing and the way we create content and connect with our […]
