Have you ever wondered if you have what it takes to be a writer, if you want it badly enough, or if you’re truly meant to be one? Below follows a list of 10 signs that you are meant to be a writer. Check out how many of them apply to you.
Are you ready to create a life that makes more room for what you love? Check out these tips on how to live like a writer.
So, where exactly is your plot taking you? What happens next? What is this story about? It’s time to think about plot. Plotting Worksheet
Wondering if you're a real writer? You aren't a real writer unless you can pass this test. Give it a shot and see if you are a real writer!
NaNoWriMo is just over the hill now. Why don’t we dig a little deeper into the minds and details of our characters before we embark on that adventure? Character Profile and Interview
Whether you are trying to write a novel, pen an epic poem, or maintain a blog about this or that, it’s inevitable that you will at some point experience one of the following: lack of inspiration decrease in motivation general malaise writing burnout general I-don’t-give-a-shit Some people refer to these symptoms as “writer’s block,” but I … Continue reading What to Write About When You Have Nothing to Write About
As a writer, you need to have one. Just like you should have a reading journal to help you become a better writer. But, what goes in a writer’s journal?
Jami Gold's Writing Worksheets: Help for all writers, from newbies to experts and from plotters to pantsers.
How do you know if you’re a good enough writer to pen a bestselling book? Book editor and author of THE BOOK YOU WERE BORN TO WRITE, Kelly Notaras, gives 3 clues for assessing if you're a gifted writer.
How to outline your memoir using a simple 3 step process. Make sure you write a memoir outline before you start drafting the manuscript!
If you want to know how to write a book with no experience, this post shows you exactly how to get started writing. Yes, even without a degree.
Create an inspiring writing space to support your writing practice. When you have a writing space you love you will be more productive.
Read for a peak into a novelist's notebook for ten creative ideas for your own writer's notebook.
A story problem is a simple way to envision your character's plot arc. Choose your main problem, break it down into smaller challenges, and...
I copied my favorite writers’ schedules to see if their routines would offer the secret to unlocking my ultimate creative potential.
Learn the five primary types of character arc. This two-part series starts with a beat-by-beat view of the heroic arcs: Positive-Change Arc and Flat Arc.
A magic system is a set of rules, however strict or loose, that govern magic in a fictional world.
Every TV writer dreams about being part of the team that plots entire seasons and individual episodes of a television se
If you're writing a book for the first time and you're not sure what the steps to do it are, you can follow these simple tips to start writing your novel.
K-1 LABELING UNIT How do I teach my kindergarten and first grade students to write? I think every teacher has wondered this at some point. It can seem overwhelming... especially when getting started. I am so excited to share with you how I tackle writing and writer’s workshop! I will sh
Work spaces for writers take many forms. Update as of 19 March 2020: My workspace looks different now. We came back home from our big adventure, and I had my little home office back for a while. With all the COVID-19 stuff going on in the world, my husband was allowed to bring his work ... Read more
What are the five elements of a story? This post proposes that, for a story to work, a character needs these five things.
14 Literary quotes about life 1. “If you want to know what a man’s like, take a good look at how he treats his inferiors, not his equals.” 2. “Let us learn to show our friendship for a man when he is alive and not after he is dead.” 3. “There is nothing like looking if you want to find something. You certainly usually find something, if you look, but it is not always quite the something you were after.”
Writing is one of my favorite times during the day! In these first few weeks of school, my students have blown me away with their creativity in their writing. It excites me for what is to come this year! The best thing about being part of the College of Education was you got to pretend you were a kid again. We participated in several lessons that were applicable to our classrooms. In a writing course, my junior year, my professor led us on a Writing Marathon. Our mission was to roam campus for an hour and find different locations to write. He sent us on our way and told us to return in 60 minutes! In my Writer's Notebook, I wrote down my sights around Brady Commons, the Columns, and the steps of the College of Ed. Thinking back on that day, I remember having a great time with friends and writing ..writing... and more writing. I decided to test this strategy out with my kiddos this year. My school utilizies the 6+1 Writing Traits program and our first trait is "Ideas". We have been working on gathering ideas and zooooooooming in on one idea. After specials, I told my kids to grab their Writer's Notebooks because we were taking a little marathon. Their goal: use their 5 senses and observe the area they are in. Minimum of 4 sentences per location! We hit up the following spots in school: Classroom Front lawn Cafeteria Library Playground I had the best time reading through their entries. Several cracked jokes and expressed hunger throughout the process! Besides getting to move around the school, my students practiced generating ideas and focusing in on one idea at a time. I don't know about you but I love anchor charts. It's a great time for the class to get together and collaborate ideas. I believe that charts created together are more powerful than pre-made ones. Yes, I have store bought posters on my wall... but I also have ones we made. It's a nice mixture! You can take the girl out of second grade... but you can't take the anchor chart out of the girl! That's the saying, right? Anywho, here are a few fun anchor charts from around the web. Click the captain for the source! The First Grade Parade First Grade Parade Mrs. Williams Kinders I need to stop this late night blogging. What has gotten into me!? It's bedtime. But first, I'm obsessed with this performance from the VMA's. Enjoy! 2011 VMA - Music - Beyoncé
These methods of outlining will help you create a novel outline that makes writing your first draft a breeze, whether it's your 1st or 10th time writing a book.
I believe there's a writer inside of all of us. Discover these essential creative writing exercises can help unlock your inner voice.
When reading the work of literary heroes like Jane Austen, or modern-day masters like Sally Rooney, it can be hard to imagine that they began with an empty page (or screen). It's strange to think that Victor Hugo turned a pen and parchment into the beautiful tale of The Hunback of Notre Dame. Or
Looking for ideas on how to create your own writer's notebook for NaNoWriMo? This inspo post has got you covered with a super simple writing tracker layout.
Learn how to create a story outline that will ensure that you finish your draft without running into the dreaded writer's block.
How a writing journal can help with your writing, your creative ideas and your writing business. My notebooks or journals have been instrumental in turning around my attitude to writing. It has increased my focus, encouraged my ideas and helped me turn one sentence into a fifty thousand word workbo
So, you want to learn how to become a freelance writer? I get a lot of emails from people asking me how to get started as a freelance writer and no matter where you are in the world, the steps to take to becoming a freelance writer are the same. It’s a great way to […]
Haunted by the idea to write your first web content? Follow these 6 Easy Content Writing tips that help you write good content quickly and with confidence.
Have you ever had the vibes of your story figured out but no plot? This post gives you an easy process to find out what actually happens in yor novel
Are you struggling to keep your story ideas and inspiration organized? Check out these tips for organizing a writer's notebook!
