Fiction vs Non-Fiction: what should you write?

Most writers dream of writing and publishing a novel. In our collective mind that’s exactly what writer does. But should you dismiss non-fiction writing: journalism and online articles? In this post I’ll try to make it easier for you to choose between those two, or maybe mixing them. Creativity This is something everybody associates with [...]

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Get, Set, Write! – Writing Exercise

Our very own Random Prompt Generator remains one of the most popular posts ever since it was published. And I’m really thrilled that you’re finding it useful and inspiring. But in my quest to provide you with all the writing help possible I have for you yet another way to push your muse and your [...]

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Multitasking. Friend or Foe?

photo by Sorosh Some writers work on more than one project at the time. But is it something for you? Let’s take a closer look at that phenomena and see pros and cons. Distraction When Project A gives you problems, characters don’t want to co-operate and basically you’re stuck, it’s sometimes good to switch to [...]

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When the Story gets bigger…

Photo by Hamed Saber You decided to write this nice little story. You had enough information, characters suitable for a story under 10000 words and a plot that was supposed to be just enough for your needs. And then you started to write it. And it was like suddenly you were writing an epic. I’m [...]

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How to start writing again after a long break

Photo by D’Arcy Norman For whatever reason, every writer takes a break sometimes. But I know from my own experience and from my friends’ testimonies, that the longer the breake, the harder it is to start writing again. Here’s something that might help you get back on the writing horse. On-line Social Life I do [...]

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36 Resources for Writers (and other Creative Types)

Photo by vieuxbandit 1. Ten Things That May Indicate You’re Writing a McNovel – it’s almost like a Mary Sue test for the whole novel 2. Internet-Resources.com – Writers’ resources on the web 3. NotWriting – stuff one writer does when he should be writing 4. Notebook in Hand – mingle with other writers in [...]

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How to get your writing skills to a whole new level

RJ hdr by longristra As a writer you need to work on your skills all the time. But for your own good, you should try different ways of learning new things. Only if to ensure that your brain doesn’t get bored, because that’s one of the reasons people get Writer’s Block. So here I provide [...]

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Creative Writing 101 – Point of View

No matter how experienced you are and how many stories you’ve written; please pay a special attention to the following article. Point of view is one of those things that impacts everything about your story. It influences the way you write and what you write, it suggests to the readers which characters should be liked [...]

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The Almost Totally Random Prompt Generator

I was researching methods of breaking The Writer’s Block when I came across an old post of mine archived on my HDD. I refreshed it, added new things and tweaked it a little to fit my purpose. And now I’m proud to present you with the NEW AND IMPROVED The Almost Totally Random Prompt Generator [...]

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Search and Destroy: Mary Sue

No story can go on for long without a main character. So at some point every writer has to create a protagonist. Or, if you’re into the current trend, an anti-hero. At this point it doesn’t really matter. Because I’m about to introduce you to your biggest enemy. Your worst nightmare. The Mary Sue. She’s [...]

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