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Monday Motivation - The Courage to Continue
Happy Monday, IABX community! “Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.” —Winston Churchill...
Daisy Sta Ana
Sep 9, 20241 min read


5 Tips for Creating Trouble in a Short Story
Hey fellow writers! Welcome to the IABX Wednesday Writing Tip! Today, we explore the art of creating trouble in a short story. Conflict...
Daisy Sta Ana
Sep 4, 20242 min read


Monday Motivation - Embrace the Power of Gratitude
Happy Monday, IABX community! "Gratitude helps you fall in love with the life you already have." — Kristen Hewitt In our fast-paced...
Daisy Sta Ana
Sep 2, 20242 min read


10 Tips for Building a Realistic and Vibrant Fictional World
Hey fellow writers! Welcome to the IABX Wednesday Writing Tip! Today, we explore 10 Tips for Building a Realistic and Vibrant Fictional...
Daisy Sta Ana
Aug 28, 20242 min read


Monday Motivation - Creativity Has No Limits
Happy Monday, IABX community! "You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have." – Maya Angelou. Creativity is one of...
Daisy Sta Ana
Aug 26, 20241 min read


4 Tips for Writing Quirky Characters
Hey fellow writers! Welcome to the IABX Wednesday Writing Tip! Today, we explore 4 Tips for Writing Quirky Characters. When it comes to...
Daisy Sta Ana
Aug 21, 20242 min read


Monday Motivation - Be of Value
Happy Monday, IABX community! As we kick off the week, let's focus on a thought-provoking quote by Albert Einstein: "Strive not to be a...
Daisy Sta Ana
Aug 19, 20242 min read


Character Differentiation Analysis: Fleshing Out What You’ve Started
Hey fellow writers! Welcome to the IABX Wednesday Writing Tip! Today, we explore Character Differentiation Analysis: Fleshing Out What...
Daisy Sta Ana
Aug 14, 20242 min read


Monday Motivation - Make the Days Count
Happy Monday, IABX community! As we kick off another week, let's draw inspiration from the legendary Muhammad Ali, who once said, "Don't...
Daisy Sta Ana
Aug 12, 20242 min read


Monday Motivation - Start Today for a Brighter Tomorrow
Happy Monday, IABX community! “A year from now you may wish you had started today.” - Karen Lamb Have you ever found yourself looking...
Daisy Sta Ana
Aug 5, 20242 min read


Character Profile Questionnaire for Picture Books
Hey fellow writers! Welcome to the IABX Wednesday Writing Tip! Today, we delve into creating vivid and relatable characters, which is...
Daisy Sta Ana
Jul 31, 20241 min read


Monday Motivation - Brighten Someone's Day
Happy Monday, IABX community! Let's kick off this week with an inspiring thought from the legendary Maya Angelou: "Try to be a rainbow in...
Daisy Sta Ana
Jul 29, 20242 min read


How to Write a Short Story in 5 Steps
Hey fellow writers! Welcome to the IABX Wednesday Writing Tip! Today, we delve into how to write a short story in 5 steps. Writing a...
Daisy Sta Ana
Jul 24, 20242 min read


Monday Motivation - Embracing Unity
Happy Monday, IABX community! As we start a new week, let's take a moment to reflect on the power of collaboration and unity with the...
Daisy Sta Ana
Jul 22, 20241 min read


Overcoming Writer’s Block: Tips for Writers
Hey fellow writers! Welcome to the IABX Wednesday Writing Tip! Today, we delve into Overcoming Writer’s Block: Tips for Writers Writer’s...
Daisy Sta Ana
Jul 17, 20242 min read


Monday Motivation - Keep Moving Forward
Happy Monday, IABX community! Welcome to another dose of IABX Monday Motivation! Today, we're inspired by the words of Will Rogers: "Even...
Daisy Sta Ana
Jul 15, 20242 min read


How to Write a Synopsis
Hey fellow writers! Welcome to the IABX Wednesday Writing Tip! Today, we delve into the art of writing a synopsis. A well-crafted...
Daisy Sta Ana
Jul 10, 20242 min read


Monday Motivation - Seeing Opportunities vs. Obstacles
Happy Monday, IABX community! As we kick off another week, let's reflect on a powerful quote by Wayne Dyer: "If you believe it will work,...
Daisy Sta Ana
Jul 8, 20242 min read


Monday Motivation - Embrace the Power of Small Actions
Happy Monday, IABX community! As we embark on a new week, let's find inspiration in the wise words of Martin Luther King Jr.: "If I...
Daisy Sta Ana
Jul 1, 20241 min read


Show, Don’t Tell: The Golden Rule of Fiction Writing
Hey fellow writers! Welcome to the IABX Wednesday Writing Tip! Today, we delve into the Golden Rule of Fiction Writing: Show, Don’t Tell...
Daisy Sta Ana
Jun 26, 20245 min read
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