It is Independence Day here in the U.S., and the How To Write Shop thinks that’s the perfect time to think about exercising a little independence for writers too. So, Writers, let’s declare independence from: -your dreams. Wait a minute! Dreams are good. Dreams keep us going! But dreams can also, unfortunately, take away your … [Read more…]
Do you ever get stuck writing and you’re not sure where to go? Or stalled out in the midst of a writing project? If you’re looking for creative writing prompts that are specific to your work in progress, read on!
If you’re anything like me, you not only write, you love to read. Voraciously. I cherish, treasure, simply adore books. I love to hold books in my hands and see them on the shelf. The reasons for my literary love affair are endless, way too many to mention here. But now…confession time. (whisper) I bought … [Read more…]
Procrastination… Life… so many things get in the way of actually finishing that book that you’ve been writing for what? Years? Ages? What can you do to get around whatever blocks are your path and finally just finish writing a book? 1. Be honest about why you haven’t finished writing your book. Write down your excuses … [Read more…]
Don’t stay down, no matter how long ago you fell off the writing horse. If you want to write, no matter what it is—letters, a journal, a biography, your musings on life, family history, a poetry collection, that book you’ve always wanted to write—join me and start the challenge today.