Earlier this week, I read “Poppies,” a short story by Ulrica Hume. Initially, I had only planned on skimming a few pages, but the first line hooked me. Before long,…

I shared these insights on my blog 8 years ago. They sure seem relevant still. See what you think and add your own in the comments! If I could go…

Every writer has an aesthetic, a vibe that is quintessential to their writing. But most writers aren’t fully aware of their writing aesthetic. Writing is about more than putting words…

If you’re wondering how to end a blog post, there are a few things you should keep in mind. What should you say? Should you do a call to action?…

Do you ever find yourself asking why is writing so hard? When people picture the working process of a writer, they often picture a carefree, fun, and creative situation.  Perhaps…

Out of curiosity, I recently Googled “how to write better.” You should try it. I got a list of great resources that would help any writer improve their writing skills.However,…

Today’s post is by screenwriter Neil Chase. There are many important elements to a successful murder mystery, but the hero is arguably the most important. This character needs to be…

So is a tiny word with many functions in English. It can be an adverb, adjective, pronoun, coordinating conjunction, subordinating conjunction, and filler word. Because so serves many purposes in…

Not long ago, after my marriage had ended but while we were still too polite to say so, I awoke one morning to the soft song of birds. Exiting the…

Cold emails can suck for everyone – the sender who rarely gets a response, and the recipient who isn’t interested, and lets it slowly fade into the second page of…