When December rolls around and the hunt for holiday gifts begins, it can be difficult to come up with unique presents your friends and family members will appreciate. If you’re seeking ideas for what to get the writer or book-lover in your life, you’ve come to the right place. Below you’ll find ten holiday gifts…
There are almost as many tools of the writing trade as there are writers. Journals, typewriters, loose sheets of paper, index cards, outlines, story boards, Microsoft Word, smart phones, desktops, coffee shop napkins, Google Docs, laptops, Pinterest boards – you get the idea. Despite this great variety in personal preference, I believe Scrivener is an…
It’s easy to understand why some people avoid routine. Choosing to do the same tasks at the same time day after day might remove some of the spontaneity that keeps life interesting. Most aren’t too keen on self-imposed boredom. However, creating routines for yourself can drastically improve your life. While going with the flow might…
Many people dream of working from home. They like the idea of tackling projects in their sweatpants, sleeping in late, and taking a leisurely approach to their jobs. However, in my experience, remote work isn’t always all it’s cracked up to be. Especially when it comes to your work-life balance and social engagement, working from…
When you tell your family and friends you want to be a writer, there’s a chance you’ll be met with nosy questions about careers for writers and how much money you’ll make. As annoying as this may be, you do have to find a way to pay the bills. Teaching and publishing are often held…
When it comes to writing – or any art – criticism is part of the package. For those new to their craft or unused to feedback that points out serious flaws in their work, it can be hard to listen to readers rip apart the result of hours at the keyboard. Hearing favorite scenes picked…
When it comes to writing advice, most people think of one-liners from On Writing or quotes from authors like Hemingway. However, I recommend taking advantage of the benefits of having a dog. Traditional writing advice often only applies to what we put on the page. I think it’s unrealistic to expect your writing and your…