Should You Ever Edit While You’re Writing?
Should You Ever Edit While You’re Writing? This post was originally published in October 2017 and updated in August 2020. A lot of writers will say that you should never, ever edit when you’re writing. You can even get software that disables the backspace key or that...
Are You Too Old (or Too Young) to Become a Writer?
Are You Too Old (or Too Young) to Become a Writer? This post was originally published in March 2016, and updated in August 2020. An email from an Aliventures reader landed in my inbox with the subject line, “Am I too old to become a writer?” I opened it up, assuming...
How to Start Writing a Novel: Get Inspired and Get Going
How to Start Writing a Novel: Get Inspired and Get Going This post was originally published in April 2016 and updated in July 2020. You’d like to write a novel … but how do you even begin? I’m not thinking here about ways to write a great opening (if that’s what...