Choose a writing routine that suits your own writing habits. Some writers are binge writers, and like to write in long, focused sessions. Others write a little bit every day. You can plan regular writing sessions. Short “writing sprints,” where you set a timer for a certain length of ...
Writing is good for the soul. When life is getting stressful and you need a place to share your feelings, writing is perfect. A goodbookis something we all enjoy now and again, but have you ever been reading a book and wished that you could write your own? Today we want to show you...
Summary writing uses the same best tips for all good writing. If you want to know how to write a summary yourself, we break the process down into 4 basic steps. 1 Read or watch the source material The first step is fairly obvious: Read or watch whatever it is you’re writing a sum...
ProWritingAid’s Sensory Report can help you make sure you’re using all five senses in your writing. The tool highlights words that relate to the senses, such as “bitter” for taste or “silence” for sound, so you can see how well you’re “showing” instead of “telling.” Tip 7...
When writing a book, tips can save you a lot of time in revisions. Read ten top tips from Now Novel's monthly writing webinars.
These are my five top tips for writing a romance that’ll satisfy the lovers and the foodies.1. Consider the Main Characters’ Professions Just about everyone I’ve ever met enjoys food. Even my friends who don’t love to cook enjoy a good meal. I mention this to say: If...
Tips for writing a story in full color Here's a little game: close your eyes and picture someone named Chris. No peeking at the next sentence until you've done it. Okay, open your eyes (obviously, if your eyes are shut, you can't read my instructions to open your eyes. But I ...
When I was young, writing good dialogue was my weakest skill. Not until I’d been out in the world for a while could I capture the essence of a character by placing a few words in his mouth. After years of people-watching and eavesdropping, I now think dialogue is one of my strength...
6 Tips for Successful Comedy Writing The need for humor writers is on the rise; but how can you be sure you have the chops to make it? Author and professor Mark Shatz has the answer. By Mark ShatzApr 15, 2016 Business of Writing ...
Having said that, if you are really struggling, then deliberately go and do something else for a while: a walk, or some gardening or housework. We might sum this one up as ‘treat writing as the job that it is’. Just get on and do it, even if it’s not a good day. ...