by Ali | May 30, 2022 | Writing
Easier, Better Writing: Harnessing Inspiration and Motivation This post was first published in June 2015 and updated in May 2022. Inspiration. Motivation. What do those words mean to you? Some writers would have you believe you can’t write anything without them. Other...
by Ali | Mar 14, 2022 | Writing
Academic Writing: Should You Ever Write for an Essay Mill? This post was originally published in January 2019 and updated in March 2022. Whether you’re a freelancer or a recent student, you’ve probably come across sites that sell essays to university...
by Ali | Dec 6, 2021 | Writing
How to Write When … You Just Can’t Stick to Your Writing Plans This is a post in the “How to Write When…” series. You might also want to check out: How to Write When … You Don’t Feel Inspired How to Write When … You Have Kids How to Write When … You Keep...
by Ali | Nov 1, 2021 | Writing
Seven Simple Tips for Writing Great Dialogue This post was first published in March 2012 and updated in November 2021. A lot of fiction-writers struggle with dialogue. It’s tough to make fictional people sound convincing. And on an even more basic level, it’s...
by Ali | Oct 18, 2021 | Writing
Internal and External Conflict: Why Your Story Needs Both (and How to Do Them Well) All stories, however short, need conflict: a clash between two (or more) people, ideas, or even motivations. Conflict is the engine that powers your story, driving it forward. Without...
by Ali | Oct 11, 2021 | Writing
How to Stop Procrastinating … and Start Writing This post was last updated in October 2021. Procrastination is the bane of many writers … or would-be writers. It can affect you at any stage of your writing life. And it’s one of the top problems I...
