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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
3 Comma Rules You Need to Know
It’s easy to impulsively toss commas into our writing like croutons (“Oh yeah, I need some of those…”) instead of intentionally stirring them into our work like some creamy buttermilk ranch, and ignoring a few simple comma rules in the process. Commas are crucial punctuation marks just longing to be understood. Here are three comma […]
