I wrote a guest post (my first!) about how to get back into the habit of reading for fun. You can check it out on John’s blog, Write me a Book, John! You should also spend some time reading his other posts, because they’re always enjoyable!
Category: Advice
Pushing Through the Writer’s Block Wall
Writer’s block is often referred to as a wall – usually a brick one, just in case us writers just thought we could punch through flimsy plaster and be done with it. And often the term that is used is “breaking down” the wall of writer’s block. But the other day I decided that maybe this isn’t the… Continue reading Pushing Through the Writer’s Block Wall
Writing for Free
Sometimes it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that you should get paid for writing. First let me make it clear that I’m not saying you shouldn’t get paid for writing – I’m just saying that, as writers, we shouldn’t start to think that payment is why we write. As a college student, I’ve done… Continue reading Writing for Free
Blast from the Past: A Lesson in Self Esteem
I’ve been thinking a lot about reading lately, so this post is a sort of continuation of Wednesday’s post “Reading as a Writer,” except I think it’s a little more interesting…Enjoy! Most of us hate reading our old writing, but there’s something to be said about studying it and realizing where you’ve grown. Honestly, I enjoy reading… Continue reading Blast from the Past: A Lesson in Self Esteem
Reading as a Writer: Studying the Greats
I’ll admit that “reading as a writer” isn’t one of my favorite things to do. Since my reading time is as limited as it is, I prefer to read for pure enjoyment, rather than analysis. But I think that with a little practice, learning how to take in a writer’s style and studying what they’re… Continue reading Reading as a Writer: Studying the Greats
The Fight of Freelancing
It only took one day of summer for me to realize how much free time I’m going to have for the next two months, so I quickly decided to try freelancing. My first thought was to try to get a part time job – just something to fill the time and make me some extra… Continue reading The Fight of Freelancing
Rolling with the (Figurative) Punches
Life is hard. Sometimes you get knocked down, and you have to get back up. But sometimes getting up is not as easy as it should be. I’ve spent a lot of time these past two years trying to figure out how to get back up, how to turn these figurative punches into something useful,… Continue reading Rolling with the (Figurative) Punches
Fixer Uppers and Deleted Scenes
In life, as in writing, it’s hard to get rid of things. And while this seems like enough of a challenge on its own, things get even more difficult because it starts not to matter whether or not it’s something you like – sometimes you just need to cut things out. I’m finding this more and more true as… Continue reading Fixer Uppers and Deleted Scenes
The Joys of Rewriting
Writing is hard. If you’ve ever tried to write anything at all, you know this. However, acknowledging that rewriting is an essential part of creating a final product makes every step along the way easier. Personally, I find comfort in knowing that what I write is not final. It means that when writing, you no longer… Continue reading The Joys of Rewriting
Embracing Deadlines
All writers have to deal with deadlines – it’s simply a part of the job. But it’s amazing how much your perspective on writing can change when you embrace these deadlines rather than dreading them. This morning I woke up to an email from the editor of a magazine I’m writing for. She sent it… Continue reading Embracing Deadlines