Are English Major Stereotypes True? 6 Cliches Examined
Studying English comes with facing a lot of assumptions about your career options, how you spend your time, and even your personality. Of course, stereotypes never tell the whole story. But they also don’t come out of nowhere. In this post, I’ll look into some common English major stereotypes, what drives them, and how true… Continue reading
How to Outline in Scrivener (2 Methods)
To outline or not to outline is one of the biggest questions you have to answer when developing your writing process. Personally, I’ve always found it beneficial to do at least a little bit of planning before putting pen to paper. Learning about outlining in Scrivener has been a huge help to me in keeping… Continue reading
My Favorite Self-Care Tips for Writers
Self-care has become synonymous with bubble baths, candles, overpriced dessert, and putting off work that needs to be done. While this mindset can be problematic, it’s also true that we all need to unwind and destress from time to time to avoid burnout. I’ve picked up a few habits that I specifically use as a… Continue reading
How to Decide What to Read Next
With literally millions of options available, it’s no wonder book lovers often find themselves unable to decide what to read next. When then back cover of one book closes, you’re faced with the monumental task of wading through thousands of titles to find new reading material. Or, if like many bibliophiles you have a stack… Continue reading
The Benefits of Writing By Hand
When I’m writing on my laptop, I often find myself reaching for a pen and the journal I keep handy. This is especially true if I’m feeling stuck and can’t work out what should happen next or how to craft the next line of dialogue. I also usually do a lot of the behind-the-scenes work… Continue reading
How to Read Like a Writer
When I first starting taking creative writing classes, I was told by multiple professors that I would need to learn to “read like a writer.” I’d been an avid reader my whole life, so it didn’t seem like a particularly lofty goal. However, this somewhat vague directive can be more challenging than it seems. Even… Continue reading
What Is Creative Nonfiction?
When I first decided I wanted to be a writer back in high school, I imagined myself publishing long fantasy series like the ones I enjoyed reading. To my inexperienced and untrained mind, nonfiction was dry, boring, and belonged in classrooms. However, once I actually started studying and writing creative nonfiction, I found that was… Continue reading
Using Scrivener for Academic Writing: A Complete Guide
Scrivener is a writing app that I use for my creative projects, but I’ve also used it for many academic papers throughout high school, undergrad, and graduate school. I feel its merits in this area are often overlooked, so I thought I would share my favorite features that came in handy when I was a… Continue reading
How Much Money Do Writers Make?
When pursuing any kind of creative career, money is always a concern. If not for you, then probably at least for friends or relatives. There’s nothing more exhausting than answering the question, “So, how are you going to make money doing that?” over and over again. While the starving artist persona may seem romantic at… Continue reading
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Your Local Library
When I was in my teens, I spent hours in my school library. All through middle school and into high school, I made regular trips to the stacks to source new reading material. Somewhere along the line, I swapped the library for the bookstore, and started buying books instead of borrowing them. While there are… Continue reading