Have you ever seen another writer’s accomplishment–whether it be finishing a first draft, publishing a story, or crafting an excellent scene–and started comparing yourself to other writers? Maybe you think about all the ways in which your own ideas, writing, or pace fail to measure up to that other writer. Maybe you feel envious of […]
What makes the difference between a well-written piece of fictional entertainment—and a soulful story that leaves a lasting imprint on your reader’s heart? There are many reasons, but today I would like to touch on what I think is one of the main ones… The scars woven through a novel. There’s a Stephen King quote […]
First time writers suffer from a big problem (especially young writers). Not all young writers suffer from this problem–and it isn’t just young writers who suffer from this problem either. But many first time writers I know suffer from this and you may also struggle against it. Let me first tell you a story about […]
Have you ever been excited to join an activity, only to realize after a month or two that you were the only one interested in actually participating in it? Writers can often struggle to be involved in successful writing groups for this exact reason. The group might start out with lofty aspirations of regularly critiquing […]
Many people say you can’t make a living as a writer. Here’s why they’re wrong. Most young writers I talk to want a writing career. Or to put it another way, they want a career built around their writing. But that goal feels… elusive? Unrealistic? Far-fetched? The path forward is murky. The outcome is far […]
