Dear Wordplayers, For me, Christmas is always a time of reflection upon the year that has passed, intention for the year that is to come, and especially recognition of the gifts for which I am most grateful. This year, perhaps more than any other year, I find myself with a deep gratitude for this community
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by Kris Maze Have you wondered what other authors have done to be more productive? What unusual methods they used to finish their novels? Read about seventeen famous writers and their quirky hacks to get words on the page. What limits would you go to in 2021 to get into the writing zone? Many of
read moreFrom Chaos to Creativity: Productivity For Writers With Jessie Kwak | The Creative Penn Did you find this useful? Please spread the word 🙂 I use cookies to ensure that I give you the best experience on this website. If you continue to use this site, I will assume that you are happy
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Want to learn how to write a product review to hook readers? When it comes to freelance writing or adding content to your own website, the “how to write a product review” post can be an easy target. No matter what industry you’re in or writing for, there are always products you can compare and
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There’s an old saying ‘clothes maketh the man’ and it’s equally true of books, you are what you read. You can definitely judge a man, or woman, by the books they read. So, in these difficult times, here’s a fun infographic showing just what some famous people have on their bookshelves… Let me know in
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It’s easy to think we understand the role the protagonist plays in a story. We’ve seen movies and read books. We know the protagonist when we see her. However, as I mentor and edit authors, I’ve had more and more writers ask me the big question: “Can you have multiple main characters in a story?”
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My guess is that few novel writers spend time thinking about scene choice or type and the placement of specific types of scenes in a novel. Yet, it’s the key to solid story structure. What do I mean? Scenes are the backbone and heart of novels. There are many types of scenes and many ways
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You don’t need us to tell you that it’s been a crazy year. Despite all the madness, we’ve been working hard to make ProWritingAid even better for you in 2020. We know that there’s a writer in everyone. Whether you’re an author, customer service rep, business owner, teacher or office employee, writing is a big
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What a year 2020 has been. As the beginning of a new decade, it felt momentous before it even started, but it still managed to shock the world. For me, as I’m sure for all of you, this past year has challenged me in ways I never expected. Since I work from home and live
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Why do we create? To share a thought: an idea, a story, a paradigm. To help another person, perhaps, simply by saying something others are unwilling to say. To listen in on this post, click here: Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | We may even create to feel a little
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