The Blog
Looking Fear in the Eye
Are you holding on to fears about your creativity and writing? Try the three-point plan by Beth Pickens to help move forward.
Writing in the Margins
Do you write in your books? Read this guide on how making notes, marginalia and a post-it note system could help you with your creative writing.
How to Start Freewriting
Unlock your writing potential with this freewriting guide. Overcome your anxieties around The Blank Page and harness the brilliance of spontaneous writing.
How to Write With Intention
Ask yourself: What is your story about? Read this post featuring wise advice about story-telling from Marion Roach Smith.
How to Start Your Own Reference Library
A starter guide to building your own reference library inspired by author Marion Roach Smith.
How to Use the Senses in Your Writing
Sight, sound, smell, touch, taste - Do you use all the senses in your writing? Here’s a simple exercise by Alice LaPlante.
Making Time to Write
No time to write? Here are a few ideas on finding the time to do the thing you want to do.
Using Mind Maps for Creative Writing
Do you ever use mind maps to help write your stories? Here are some helpful tips on how to make them.
Learning to Write Tight
Tighten up your writing with crime novelist Debbie Burke’s suggestions.
How to Use Creative Writing Prompts
Maximize your creativity with my guide to using creative writing prompts. Learn how to harness prompts effectively and with purpose.