If you’ve chosen to become a fiction author, the chances are you truly love writing. Most authors grew up with the dream of one day writing books of their very own. Perhaps you did too? But, like anything in life, often the reality doesn’t match up to the dream.  Writing fiction, especially as an independent […]

What would human life be without the magic of story? Ever since our ancestors sat around sharing stories to make meaning of the world around them, telling tales has been a fundamental part of culture. From oral folk tales to complex written sagas, story takes many different forms.  But how can you personally get started? […]

When most people dream of becoming a writer, what they’re really aspiring to is becoming a novelist. Is that true for you? If so, what exactly is holding you back from taking that first step? For a lot of aspiring authors, the thought of actually putting pen to paper and making a novel happen is […]

We all know that it’s impossible to totally master the craft of fiction and reach a level where no more improvement can occur.  That’s kind of the beauty of it. There’s always a new skill to improve upon or refine.  But while it may be impossible to master fiction, it’s definitely possible to stagnate or […]

Even though there are plenty of people out there that claim writer’s block is nothing but a myth, it sure doesn’t feel like that at times! Have you ever been there? If you’ve been writing for even a small period of time I’m willing to bet you have. Those days when getting words down onto […]

Are you stuck in a rut? There are endless mental prisons that writers can feel trapped in.  Thankfully, there are usually ways out.  Try these. Plan a short story to flex your creative muscles without the work needed for a full novel. Boost your craft by brushing up on strong VS weak verbs.  Work on […]

The practical parts of self-publishing might not be the most exciting, but they are absolutely essential.  Here’s a quick refresher on some important practical aspects of getting your book out into the world.  Consider if the logistics of writing an ebook could move your career forward. Work out the financial side of publishing to help […]

The world could always use a good story.  But what if you know you’ve got a story to share, but aren’t feeling a spark of inspiration? Try these resources to help you feel creative and ready to craft a story. Allow journaling to unlock your fiction potential. . Check out a full list of literary […]

Sometimes the will to write is there.  But the inspiration? Anywhere else. Try these resources to inspire your eureka moment.  Take a deep dive into possible topics to write about.  Understand that getting inspired to write can have a positive chain reaction. Make the difficult first leap and learn to start writing. Think about the […]