Was your story inspired by real events, real people, real life? This can often make your story seem authentic, but how much "you" is too much "you" in your story? Where do you draw the line? Fiction and truth are not mutually exclusive. Learn how they can work together to make your story truly shine.
Read moreThe 2 Rules of Writing (The Only 2 You'll Ever Need)
There are a MILLION different rules of writing you could follow. But there's really only two you need to absolutely succeed. Find out what they are and follow them. Ideally, now.
Read moreHow Write About Big Themes Without Being Too Sentimental or Cliche
We write “about” the world. We write to document the human experience: the beauty, the chaos, the pain, the sentiment. We want to write something real. But how do we evoke it without falling into cliche? Poet Joy Katz shows us how to defeat that pesky cloud of "aboutness" when it comes to big themes once and for all. Here’s how she got me to think about common, but big themes in a whole new way.
Read moreHow to Beat Impostor Syndrome and Get Writing Again
Do you ever feel like you're not good enough? Like you're not a real writer? It's a paralyzing fear caused by your evil internal editor, and it can make you stop writing. Learn what the imposter syndrome is and how to get rid of it, so you can get back to working on your Real+Good Writing.
Read moreThe #1 Tip That FREED Me as a Writer: The Writer's DNA
If you want to get to Real+Good Writing, you first have to know who you are, what you're writing, and why you're writing it. Learn how thinking about the Writer's DNA opened doors for my writing to be what I really wanted it to be. Plus, discover your own Writer's DNA with a FREE 12-Day course!
Read more12 Weird Places to Find Story Ideas While in Your PJ's
I'm sure you've Googled "story prompts" or have a writing prompt book on your desk. But have you ever considered using Facebook, Twitter, or even your email for story ideas? Learn how to get an endless supply of prompts that speak to you.
Read moreHow to Use Details + Description to Bring Your Story to Life
You've got the framework of your story: the characters, the plot, the structure. But without details, it's going to be the same story that everybody else wrote. Learn how to make your story your own by using specific details.
Read moreBrain Being a Jerk? Beat Writer's Block by Eliminating Your Excuses (This is Your Pep-Talk)
Are you making excuses to put off your writing? Are you saying things like, "I'm too tired / too busy / too hungover / don't know what to write?" Well, quit it. Excuses like that are not doing anybody any good. Beat those negative thoughts and beat writer's block once and for all.
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