It’s an old adage for writers: know your audience. But what does that mean? How well must we know the audience? And does knowing the audience increase our chances of getting published or selling our books?
Some writers insist that the best way to write is to just write for yourself. Sit down and let the words flow. It’s true that sometimes a freewheeling approach will result in some of your best work. And writing that way is immensely enjoyable. But there are times when a writer must take readers into consideration. Read More
Creative writing prompts for movie lovers. Today’s prompts are selected from the book 1200 Creative Writing Prompts. Enjoy! There’s nothing quite like sitting... [Read more]
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Try something new with these poetry writing ideas and activities. A poem can come out of nowhere and land on the page, fully formed, in just a few minutes. A poem can also... [Read more]
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Develop better writing habits. There’s only one way to become a better writer, and that is through lots of practice. Some people are born with talent. Writing comes... [Read more]
Writing tips: writing is rewriting. Or is it? Those of us who spend a lot of time studying the craft of writing inevitably come across bits of writing advice that we hear... [Read more]
Telling True Stories: A Nonfiction Writers’ Guide. Human beings are built for story. Story is how we perceive the world around us and how we understand ourselves and... [Read more]
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