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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.
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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
Andre Begin
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
Nicole Kay
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
Brenda Mahler
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
Nicole Kay
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
Andre Begin
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
Kris Downey
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?
Murphy's Law
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
Nicole Kay
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
Andre Begin
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
Brenda Mahler
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
Brenda Mahler
Mar 30
How Long is a Good Writing Session?
How Long is a Good Writing Session?
There is no wrong answer to this question
Andre Begin
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
Devansh Kamdar
Mar 25
Do Rhetorical Questions Make Good Titles?
Do Rhetorical Questions Make Good Titles?
What do you think?
Aurelia Bliss
Mar 16
A Telecom Lady Bore My Brains Out and Gave Me an Epiphany
A Telecom Lady Bore My Brains Out and Gave Me an Epiphany
Here is what she taught me about writing engaging introductions
Maria Garcia
Mar 13
Let’s Stop Writing For Robots and Start Writing For Humans
Let’s Stop Writing For Robots and Start Writing For Humans
We swear off AI, but we focus on algorithms instead of humans
Carl Jeffers
Mar 12
How Writing Can Help Us Embrace Imperfection
How Writing Can Help Us Embrace Imperfection
Finding acceptance, joy, and creativity in our imperfect words
Nicola
Mar 5
LinkedAF — Are You Hyperlinking Wrong?
LinkedAF — Are You Hyperlinking Wrong?
How many words should you hyperlink — hint, it’s not the entire paragraph
Robin Wilding 💎
Mar 2
Do You Have a Writing Bestie?
Do You Have a Writing Bestie?
A ride-or-die homeslice to help you up your writing game
Robin Wilding 💎
Feb 29
Help, I’m Too Creative and Have Reverse Writer’s Block!
Help, I’m Too Creative and Have Reverse Writer’s Block!
Navigating the air-headed jungle of over-inspiration
Maria Garcia
Feb 21
Stop With the Random Bold and Italics Bullshit
Stop With the Random Bold and Italics Bullshit
Sir Italics is rolling over in his grave…
Robin Wilding 💎
Feb 21
We Don’t Get to Pick What Resonates with Our Readers
We Don’t Get to Pick What Resonates with Our Readers
You only have so much control over how your writing is received
Nicole Kay
Feb 19
Why You Should Wait to Write Your Story
Why You Should Wait to Write Your Story
Some stories need to wait longer than others
Nicole Kay
Feb 16
How To Guarantee Your Writing POPS
How To Guarantee Your Writing POPS
A (deeply sarcastic) take on standing out in an ocean of content
Steven Toews, JD, MBA
Feb 16
My First Steps Towards Becoming a Published Author
My First Steps Towards Becoming a Published Author
And What I’ve Learned From Best-Selling Author, Lee Child
Deni Sahaya
Feb 15
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