12 Strategies for Generating Writing Ideas
Do you find yourself lacking writing ideas? Have you found generating writing ideas has become difficult? There are many strategies out there for brainstorming writing topics. Some work well for many writers, while other methods don’t work for other writers. That’s why I decided to gather 12 different strategies for generating writing ideas. Hopefully, a […]
The Words Will Come
Words will come to me whether or not I want them to. It’s what I do with them that matters, to give them a meaning and a purpose. Then, it’s up to you who reads them to decide if they’re worthy. Words are just thought fragments, loosely translated into a common tongue that’s never quite […]
How to Return to Writing After a Long Absence
There have been several times in my life in which I didn’t write much of anything for weeks or even months at a time. Life can come and sweep you away to more urgent things. But, for a writer, having to write is urgent even if you don’t really have time. Recently, I was thinking […]
Research Should Always Be For Your Own Edification
For a writer, research is an integral part of the creative process. There’s always something more to know about any given topic. Especially as a freelancer, you can find yourself writing on topics that you may not be an expert in at all. But, even if you’re an expert in the field you’re writing for, […]
Thomas Slatin: From Public Servant to Writing Legend
Have you ever heard of someone who spent eighteen years in public service as an EMT and firefighter moving into a creative field? Certainly, this is a rare feat, and Thomas Slatin has done this admirably. At the same time he began work as an EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) in Stamford, New York, Thomas also […]
Does My Blog Need a Content Refresh?
Is your blog feeling stale? Whatever kind of blog you have, you may feel like it needs new life breathed into it. So, you may be asking: “does my blog need a content refresh?” Reviving Old Blog Posts is a Great Way to Refresh Blog Content One reason your blog may need a content refresh […]
“Do I Have Writing Talent?” – 5 Writing Skills to Practice to Become A Better Writer
Many aspiring writers ask more experienced writers the question, “Do I have writing talent?” That’s not the right question to ask to know if you should be a writer. Writing is a skill. Sure, some inherent talent with words is helpful. Still, writing success mostly comes down to developing a wide set of writing related […]
Writing An Hour of Content A Day Keeps the Blues Away
There’s plenty of interesting writing advice on social media, some of it more useful than not. But, perhaps the best advice I’ve gotten is how it’s a good idea to block out at least an hour a day to write some content. More importantly, that hour doesn’t need to be all about writing a finished […]
Prewriting is a Very Useful Thing for Your Writing
For me, prewriting has always been a bit of an ironic term. After all, doesn’t that involve writing things down? But, really, the act of prewriting is actually helpful for a lot of writers. While I have rarely ever done it in the traditional sense, there’s a lot of usefulness in integrating prewriting into your […]
When Should I Let My Writing Sit for a While?
Ever feel like that your writing just isn’t coming out quite perfect? You may feel like there’s something missing. Do you feel like what you’re saying doesn’t sound right? That’s okay. Sometimes, you simply have to take a step back and leave your writing aside for a while. It might only be for a few […]