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By highlighting the school-of-hard-knocks writing lessons we’ve learned with personal experiences and data-driven, no-fluff advice we improve our writing craft. Laugh, or cry — but leave it all on the page.

Should Medium Consider Banning AI Art?

Should Medium Consider Banning AI Art?

An occasional thief has questions

Charles Bastille

Sep 18

Is AI the New Enemy of Skilled Writers?

Is AI the New Enemy of Skilled Writers?

Real writers are under attack — and it’s not by AI

Sep 9

What Makes Fiction Writers Experts on Medium?

What Makes Fiction Writers Experts on Medium?

An Essay Response to Medium’s Newsletter

Binky Ink Writing

Sep 6

Should You Hire A Pro Editor For Your Book? It Depends.

Should You Hire A Pro Editor For Your Book? It Depends.

Book Publishing Tips for Writers

Binky Ink Writing

Aug 9

Pause to Increase Understanding

Pause to Increase Understanding

Use commas to allow readers to breathe, contemplate and then continue

Jul 8

Hey Frustrated Writer, Other Writers Secretly Want You To Quit

Hey Frustrated Writer, Other Writers Secretly Want You To Quit

They win when you choose to lose

Alexander J. Porter

Jul 8

Words I Use That Make Me Hate Myself

Words I Use That Make Me Hate Myself

10x. Content. Solopreneur. So many horrible terms, so little time.

Steven Toews, JD, MBA

Jul 6

I Am the Source Code

I Am the Source Code

If there ever was an alternate reality karaoke, it’s this one

Jul 1

Destiny Disrupted — Writing Stories That Defy Expectations

Destiny Disrupted — Writing Stories That Defy Expectations

Don’t get stuck in the expectations

Jun 30

How My Writing Process Has Evolved Over the Years and What I’m Doing Now

How My Writing Process Has Evolved Over the Years and What I’m Doing Now

Changing my process is helping me reach my writing goals.

Jun 21

When Someone Gets Satisfied By Nostalgia

When Someone Gets Satisfied By Nostalgia

Taking a break can lead to a fracture

Jun 20

Why This Hoity-Toity Academic Likes Quick, Vibrant, and Relatable Writing

Why This Hoity-Toity Academic Likes Quick, Vibrant, and Relatable Writing

My unusual reading taste really challenges the stereotypes

Bette A. Ludwig 🔍 PhD

Jun 14

Hey Writer (Yeah, You) You’re Not Being Authentic, and It Shows

Hey Writer (Yeah, You) You’re Not Being Authentic, and It Shows

You’re hiding the best bits of you, and it’s time to open up

Alexander J. Porter

Jun 6

Artist or Stock Images — What’s Best for Your Book Cover?

Artist or Stock Images — What’s Best for Your Book Cover?

Detailed Guide for Your Next Published Book

Binky Ink Writing

Jun 4

A Trick for Reducing Friction When Writing Articles

A Trick for Reducing Friction When Writing Articles

Keeping the momentum of ideas going

May 25

Your Heart Will Tell You What to Write Next

Your Heart Will Tell You What to Write Next

Only the heart knows what you are supposed to write

May 16

5 Dumb Things Smart People Say Way Too Often

5 Dumb Things Smart People Say Way Too Often

These are the phrases that will get you excessive side-eye

Steven Toews, JD, MBA

May 13

Follow These Steps to Write Similes

Follow These Steps to Write Similes

Engaging readers with the magic of words

May 9

This Is What I Do When I’m Feeling Bored of My Writing

This Is What I Do When I’m Feeling Bored of My Writing

It’s normal to feel bored with your writing — here’s what you need to do to beat this feeling

May 7

What You Can Do When You’re Not in the “Write” Mood

What You Can Do When You’re Not in the “Write” Mood

Matching writing activities to your headspace

Apr 22

There Will No Longer Be Chocolate Cake At Every Meal

There Will No Longer Be Chocolate Cake At Every Meal

Erma has left the building

Apr 19

This One Trick Always Fills My Empty InkWell

This One Trick Always Fills My Empty InkWell

Do we need to be blocked up to overcome this roadblock?

Apr 18

Your Best Performing Articles Aren’t Always the Ones That Make You Proud

Your Best Performing Articles Aren’t Always the Ones That Make You Proud

This might come as a surprise

Apr 17

Grammarly Is Trying To Turn Us All Into AI Bots

Grammarly Is Trying To Turn Us All Into AI Bots

Overreliance on the tool can ruin your writing as much as bad grammar

Charles Bastille

Apr 10

My Ground Rules for Writing Inspiring or Funny Content

My Ground Rules for Writing Inspiring or Funny Content

Some might gasp, thinking that this is absolutely unthinkable

Apr 7

How I Checked Myself Into Writing Rehab

How I Checked Myself Into Writing Rehab

Check yourself before you wreck yourself, word

Robin Wilding 💎

Apr 7

When Distinguished Writers Share Advice, Take Note

When Distinguished Writers Share Advice, Take Note

An internal conversation with authors about writing

Apr 7

Writers, What’s on Your Lizard List?

Writers, What’s on Your Lizard List?

Three simple questions for authors to give clear answers

Mark Suroviec, M.Ed.

Mar 31

Weave Poetry into Narratives

Weave Poetry into Narratives

Words hold the power of a waterfall to inspire, generate energy, and prompt emotions

Mar 30

How Long is a Good Writing Session?

How Long is a Good Writing Session?

There is no wrong answer to this question

Mar 25

7 Fiction Writing Lessons I Learned From My First Novel

7 Fiction Writing Lessons I Learned From My First Novel

After two years of writing every day, here are the lessons I’ve learned

Mar 25

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