We find this quote by Toni Morrison to be empowering because it shows that if we desire something badly enough, we can make it happen. If...

The best books have powerful opening lines that capture the readers' attention right from the start. We’ve gathered some of the best...

Dreams do come true. But unless you take action, there is no magic on earth that can turn your dreams into reality. You have to work for...

If you want to succeed as a writer, it is wise to seek advice from those who have already succeeded in their fields. Take a look at these...

We all start somewhere. Even professionals started out as amateurs. But how does one become a professional writer? More than their...

If you know there’s a book inside of you but you’re struggling to come up with story ideas, don’t fret. Here are five ways to help you...

Waiting for inspiration to strike before you write? You might want to rethink this approach. As writers, we occasionally feel stuck and...

“You can’t edit a blank page.” Jodi Picoult couldn’t have said it better. In most cases, we find it difficult to get anything down on...

Have you ever wondered how many dreams have been crushed simply because we're too afraid to go after them? There's nothing wrong with...

An outline is likened to the Table of Contents. You can also think of it as the skeleton of your story. It includes important details...

Last week, we covered the four main writing styles and when to use each of them. (Read it here in case you missed it.) Today, you will...

Learning the basics is the key to becoming an effective writer and one of the writing fundamentals is learning about the different...

Show, don’t tell. This is probably not the first time you’ve heard this as it’s among the most common writing tips out there. Even so,...

Today is Random Acts of Poetry Day, so we thought we'd share with you all things poetry. Let's begin with its definition. Poetry is one...

We learned last week about the interesting writing habits and routines of some successful writers. (Read them here in case you missed...

In the past two weeks, we’ve discussed ways to help us develop a good writing habit. (Read them here in case you missed them.) Today,...

One of the ways in which you can develop a daily writing habit is by setting a word count goal, as we learned in last week’s Wednesday...

1. Write every day As with any habit, developing a writing habit is best accomplished through regular practice. Include writing in your...

Editing comes in three major forms. The type of editing your manuscript needs will help you determine how much editing will cost, how...

Working with an editor is a scary proposition—even though editors don’t want it to be. We understand that your book is among the most...