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by Michael Cristiano When it comes to writing, there is nothing more daunting than writing a novel. Okay, maybe attempting to write a saga of twelve novels is a little bit more daunting, but let’s stick to just one for now. In my opinion, writing a novel is a little more difficult than say […] via… Continue reading 4 Misconceptions About Writing a Novel — A Writer’s Path

by Maja S. Todorovic For me, early morning hours are crucial for focused and productive writing. When mind is still in dream mode, silence and serenity that surrounds my home form almost ideal condition for writing. So, I always encourage writers to find those special moments during the day when their energy and creativity […] via… Continue reading Keep Yourself Accountable – Find a Writing Buddy — A Writer’s Path

by Meg Dowell Writing itself is a solo activity. Being a writer is not. We can teach ourselves how to write stories and read books and try to get better, but it’s working with other writers, and finding mentors to guide us, that make us great at what we do. via Five Things My Mentors Have… Continue reading Five Things My Mentors Have Taught Me About Writing — A Writer’s Path

by Daniel A. Roberts What turns a reader into a writer? We must understand that all writers are, and will always be, a reader first. It’s the primary ingredient, as we chose at one point in our lives to be a writer. For those who juggle words through the smithy of the human […] via How… Continue reading How a Reader Turns Into a Writer — A Writer’s Path

by Meg Dowell Do you feel pressed for time? Do you find yourself pushing your work back an hour, two days, three weeks — because there just doesn’t seem to be enough time to make it happen? There’s a reason you haven’t been able to make time for writing lately — even though […] via Why… Continue reading Why You Haven’t Been Able to Make More Time for Writing—and How to Fix That — A Writer’s Path

by Teagan Berry Sometimes, the words just don’t flow. Writer’s block is something that unfortunately every single writer will come across in their writing career. In the past, I’ve written about ways to overcome writer’s block, touching on a few different techniques I’ve used to help jolt the creativity in my system. You […] via Creative… Continue reading Creative Writing Prompts and How To Use Them — A Writer’s Path

by Lizard is Writing Anonymous asked: “Hi Lizard! I have an idea for a writing piece I want to do. I have characters, a majority of the plot, and a brief outline of the ending. The only thing is, I don’t know how to begin in a way that isn’t overwhelming to the […] via On… Continue reading On Writing Multiple POVs — A Writer’s Path

by Teagan Berry Sometimes, the words just don’t flow. Writer’s block is something that unfortunately every single writer will come across in their writing career. In the past, I’ve written about ways to overcome writer’s block, touching on a few different techniques I’ve used to help jolt the creativity in my system. You […] via Creative… Continue reading Creative Writing Prompts and How To Use Them — A Writer’s Path

by Meg Dowell Do you feel pressed for time? Do you find yourself pushing your work back an hour, two days, three weeks — because there just doesn’t seem to be enough time to make it happen? There’s a reason you haven’t been able to make time for writing lately — even though […] via Why… Continue reading Why You Haven’t Been Able to Make More Time for Writing—and How to Fix That — A Writer’s Path

by Meg Dowell Do you feel pressed for time? Do you find yourself pushing your work back an hour, two days, three weeks — because there just doesn’t seem to be enough time to make it happen? There’s a reason you haven’t been able to make time for writing lately — even though […] via Why… Continue reading Why You Haven’t Been Able to Make More Time for Writing—and How to Fix That — A Writer’s Path