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Once in a while, I like to give some insight on what my writing journey looks like. Let me tell you my current story-writing process: 1. Come up with a general idea for a story by digging deep into my brain with a flashlight and staring into space. This could take a day or […] via… Continue reading Writing A Story: My Current Process. — ClassicallyIvy

This is what happens when the Poorly Drawn Spider is drawn out of order: legs, then mouth, then eyes, then body. Even worse than my usual body-eyes-mouth-legs approach. I am not recommending the ‘skipping around’ method for drawing. Beginnings are difficult. Struggling to come up with a good start for a story can mean you […]… Continue reading Writing Methods: Start-to-Finish and Skipping Around — Writing Advice from the Poorly Drawn Spider

“You learn by writing short stories. Keep writing short stories. The money’s in novels, but writing short stories keeps your writing lean and pointed.” ~ Larry Niven via ✒️ Writers’ Wisdom ~ Learning to Write — A Great Day To Be Alive

4. You’re so proud of what you’ve written that you don’t even care about its flaws. You just want other people to know it exists! via 10 Signs You’re Ready to Start Sharing Your Writing With the World — Novelty Revisions

While we often love side characters, we rarely talk about how integral they are to the overarching story. Nor do we discuss how hard it can be to strike the perfect balance with side characters. All that changes today. In this article, we’ve broken down four of the most effective ways side characters are used… Continue reading Side Characters: The Unsung Hero — Three Houses Press

Some things to consider when creating your antagonist! via What Motivates a Villain? — David R Lord

The English language has so many beautiful words, it’s a shame there are so many we neglect and don’t use regularly. They can sharpen your stories, making them tangible and real. I’ve always used the following words, but not because I think they are impressive. Expand your vocabulary not because you think it’ll make you […]… Continue reading 25 Words to Add to your Vocabulary —

Today we’re talking about commonly misused words, specifically homophones! If you don’t know what those are, keep reading! As a writing consultant and editor, I revise and provide feedback on my clients’ professional documents and academic assignments (among other writing projects). For the past several months, I have seen an increase in the misuse of […]… Continue reading Writing the Right Words — Giuliland

So you are in the midst of trying to go for a promotion at work. How do you plan on preparing for the upcoming interview and promotion? In addition to updating your resume and perhaps even taking a course on resume writing for professionals, there are some other things to consider when trying to climb […]… Continue reading Dressing for the Job You Want, Not the Job You Have: Tools to Becoming the Professional You — Thrive Global

Hi! Remember me? Honestly, I’m not so acquainted with myself these days either so I don’t blame you for forgetting, lol. So many things have been going on in Stuart Uchi (I have been informed that this translates to “home” in Japanese) these days that I just plain haven’t made the time for writing. I […]… Continue reading Remember when we did things? — Applaud My Enthusiasm