Perhaps you’ve heard about writing mentorship. Maybe you’ve seen it on our WriterScore test or our online community. Or perchance a speaker at a writer’s conference has mentioned writing mentorship. You start to think, This mentorship stuff might be helpful. But while you’d love a senior writer to coach you, you’re unsure who to ask […]
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Wanda is, debatably, the most powerful Avenger. Or. . . ex-Avenger, depending on how you look at Multiverse of Madness. But what if I told you that you can be just as powerful—actually, more powerful, because it won’t be all just special effects and acting and fancy new tech. You have the power to change […]
3 Outstanding Ways To Outline Your Novel
You’ve got an amazing story concept, and you’re excited to start writing. But. . .you’ve decided you need to outline. Where to start? How do you outline your novel? You feel lost, and you wonder, “How does this work?” Well, fear no more! In this article, I’m going to go through three […]
How To Be More Consistent With Writing Even When Your Schedule Turns Upside Down
You used to have a great writing habit. Key word being used to. But now, perhaps because of a new school year, an unexpected move, or a diagnosis, that writing habit is out the window. Your entire schedule or somewhat flexible writing routine has vanished with a simple flip of the calendar. And that’s left […]
3 Ways to Strengthen Your Story’s Sagging Middle
Sometimes, the middle of your story is like a confused forest trail. The trail starts out in front of your little cabin, so you follow it. It’s marked, “castle road,” so you assume you’re going to end up at a castle. Your trail winds under beehives, around boulders, and even through a tunnel. You follow […]
Character Motivation is Key: 5 Lessons We Can Learn From Tony Stark
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How To Overcome Perfectionism As A Young Writer
You have an insatiable thirst for good writing. You can’t get enough of writing courses and articles that teach you all about how to improve your writing craft. You devour good books with complex characters, unpredictable plots, and deep themes. You slave away at your own stories, spending hours creating unforgettable plots and characters that […]
4 Reasons To Outline Your Novel: (Even If You’re A Pantser)
Your story seems to be falling apart, right before your eyes. The characters are shallow, the plot is going nowhere and has tons of holes, and your setting doesn’t work. “Why is this happening?” You may think. “What could I have done to prevent this?” Well, did you outline your novel? Inevitably, for some writers, […]