Fiction Writing

4 Examples of Sensory Details to Fire Up Your Writing

Good writing - like a warm loaf of freshly baked bread - activates all your senses. Ears, eyes, nose, fingers, even your taste buds! These four concrete, specific examples will show you how to use senses and sensory details in your writing.

Need Motivation to Write? How to Stop Procrastinating

“Begin to weave and God will give you the thread.” Here’s how to stop procrastinating and start writing words that matter – even if you… Read More »

Writing a Novel? How to Stay Motivated

I found a great article about writing a novel on The Independent. Here’s the best of the tips on how to stay motivated – I tweaked them… Read More »

Learning to Write Without Fear and Trembling

Here’s why you shouldn’t learn how to write from popular bestselling authors such as Stephen King and Anne Lamott. You’ll learn more about writing if… Read More »

How to Predict if Your Novel Will Be Popular

There’s a big difference between getting your novel published and writing popular novels. This research shows how to predict popular novels. If you can convince literary agents… Read More »

4 Signs You’re Ready to Ask for Writing Feedback

Laurie Blossoms

Writing feedback can be both invaluable and crushing. It’s crucial to get feedback on your writing, but it’s equally important to make sure you approach the right reviewer, in the right way, at the right time, with the right questions.