How To Build a Daily Writing Habit—Even When You’re Busy
I know as authors we plan to write every day, but life often has plans of its own. Writing gets put to the back burner again and we continue with the ‘more important’ things. But, if you want to be a writer, you need to write! Developing a daily writing habit matters—especially for busy people who can tend to let writing go for later. This post will help you to develop a consistent writing habit with actionable steps and mindset shifts. Why a Daily Writing Habit Is Worth Your Time Let me make it clear: when I say “daily” don’t think this will be an everyday thing. Like I said,…
How To Keep Readers Hooked for Creative Writers
Some stories can hold a reader captivated, unable to put the book down and staying up all night immersed in the words, while some stories just leave readers wondering when the good part is coming. But what causes this difference? What allows a book to keep readers hooked until the end? And, what can we avoid doing so that we don’t bore our readers? In this post, I will be exploring the elements of stories that hook readers and the elements that induce boredom. Once we understand the differences between captivating stories and underwhelming ones, we can apply the best elements to our writing. I’ve found the three main reasons…
25 Captivating Story Starter Prompts to Unblock Your Imagination
Welcome to our collection of 25 captivating story starter prompts designed to ignite your creative spark and set your imagination ablaze. These carefully crafted writing prompts serve as the perfect launchpad for your next literary adventure, offering a diverse array of intriguing scenarios and thought-provoking concepts. Whether you’re a seasoned writer looking to break through writer’s block or a novice eager to explore the world of storytelling, these prompts provide the ideal foundation to begin weaving your narrative tapestry. So grab your pen, open your notebook, and let these prompts guide you into uncharted territories of fiction. Who knows what incredible tales await your discovery? Let’s Check Out the 25…
How To Write with Confidence
To write with confidence, well, does such a thing even exist? Most writers, even the super successful ones, aren’t completely confident in their work. But the thing is, the successful ones learn to work around their critical nature and write anyway. Unfortunately, some writers get so stuck in their lack of confidence that they let it prevent them from putting their work out into the world. They don’t think it’s worthy or they worry people won’t like it, so they keep it hidden away. And it’s quite the internal struggle: the desire to write and let your work mean something and the overwhelming fear that it’s not good enough, that…
How To Pace a Novel for Beginners
There are many tips on how to pace a novel: plot points, percentages, guidelines, oh my! It can be confusing to know how to actually implement these tips while drafting your story. I mean we know where these events fall in relation to each other—the rising action leads to the climax which leads to the resolution—but how do we time these events and make sure we stay on course? Well, I’ll discuss the general rules for pacing a novel, how to actual write using them, and how to not overwhelm yourself. Let’s go! General Rules for Pacing Plot points are the most basic guide when plotting your story. I’m sure…
From Inspiration to Publication: How To Navigate the Creative Writing Process
Though the process of writing something wonderful is far from easy, it’s a small part of the bigger process: becoming an author. Whether you want to have best-selling books in every store, make it to number one on Kindle or iBooks, or create your own author store, the process is always similar. To go from idea to a complete book to a profitable book, you must understand what you want for the work. Think about your biggest dreams for your writing and keep that in mind as you begin the process. So whether you are starting your writing career or are just curious, I will walk you through the creative…
I Have a Great Story Idea—What Should I Do With It as an Amateur Writer?
You’ve thought up a wonderful idea for a story you are eager to write. Once you’ve brainstormed some more, you have a solid plot and are sure people will enjoy it. But, now what? Your first thought is probably to write a book, which is the preferred medium of many writers, especially beginner writers. Hold on, though, because writing a book is only one option, and some stories work so much better when written in a different form. Beginner writers often stick to writing novels, short stories, and poems because they are more simple mediums and don’t require much upfront knowledge. However, many writers get stuck as their writing style…
How To Create Vivid and Memorable Fantasy and Sci-Fi Worlds in Creative Writing
Memorable worlds in creative writing allow the reader to truly feel a part of them. The characters and scenery come alive to create a place we can disappear within. And, sometimes we love these worlds so dearly that we create pieces of them in our own world (take Harry Potter World at Disney). But how do we create these memorable worlds in creative writing? And what is it that makes them so memorable? Writing a story that readers can get lost in requires worlds that feel real and alive. The world your story takes place in may be entirely based on our own world, or it may be a world…
Unique Writing Prompts for Adults with PDF Printable
Expand your writing skills with short prompts perfect for short stories. These single sentence writing prompts can spark inspiration for story ideas, and can help break through writer’s block. I’ve also included a free PDF printable so you can print these out and keep them close. So, here are 20 short story writing prompts for adults! He slammed into the door and suddenly, he was gone. The unrelenting shadows circled me. That was the day we lost the conquest, and that was the day the birds ceased to sing. “Your strange desperation is beginning to break our lives.” The lighthouse held the treasure, but only I knew the nightmare it…
20 Complex Questions To Ask When You Write a Novel
To write a strong, impactful novel, it’s necessary to ask yourself a few questions. All writers are constantly thinking, “How can I make this better?”. However, many writers get stuck trying to find the answer to that question. If you’ve found yourself in such a situation, you can run through the following questions to help you understand what’s missing from your novel (if anything is). Not all the questions will apply to your story; feel free to skip any that you don’t find useful. I’ve included a bunch of questions that can fit as many scenarios as possible. So, here are some questions to ask when you write a novel:…
