Posts Tagged ‘Writing’
Kurt Vonnegut’s Top 13 Writing Tips
Here are the top 13 writing tips from Kurt Vonnegut and Suzanne McConnell’s writing advice book Pity the Reader.
Read MoreMy English Teacher Was Wrong About These 5 Things (and Yours Probably Was Too)
The writing habits that earned me an “A” in English class would drive boredom and disengagement if I still used them today…
Read More16 Quotes That Capture the Essence of Writing
Since starting my own commonplace book, I’ve collected hundreds of quotes about writing and creativity. Here are my 16 favorites.
Read MoreI Met a Random Person in a Mall Food Court and Got the Best Writing Advice of My Life
Several months ago, a retired gentleman named Bob emailed me after stumbling on my blog. He wanted to meet to talk about writing. I agreed.
Read MoreIs It Okay to Stretch the Truth as a Writer?
Some writers have a knack for telling stories in a way that captivates their audience, yet flirts with the edges of reality. Is that okay?
Read MoreDo You View Writing as a Finite Game or an Infinite One?
Until recently, I viewed writing as a “finite” game: one with winners and losers. But writing doesn’t really work like that.
Read MoreEmbrace Discomfort
Our creative work should feel difficult. Otherwise, we’re not pushing hard enough or stretching ourselves enough.
Read More15 Things I Learned in My Second Year of Writing
Two years ago I published my first story. It wasn’t very good, but I had finally mounted the courage and willpower to hit “publish.” I had birthed something from nothing…
Read MoreWilliam Zinsser’s Top 13 Writing Tips
William Zinsser wrote 19 books including one that sold over 1.5 million copies. His book “On Writing Well” is packed with incredible advice.
Read MoreSteven Pressfield’s Top 13 Writing Tips
In The War of Art, Steven Pressfield talks about fighting Resistance — the force inside each of us that holds us back. Here are his top tips.
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