General Writing Hints

Practical advice on writing techniques, style development and avoiding common mistakes. Articles cover proofreading, copyright basics, effective language use and creating productive writing habits.

Blank Page Syndrome

Why writers freeze up staring at blank pages and how to break through the mental block that strikes without warning.

Collaborative Writing

Working with a writing partner can boost your skills and creativity, whether you're starting out or looking for fresh challenges.

Copyright: Protection and Laws

Protect your written work by understanding copyright laws and how they safeguard your creations from unauthorized use.

Creating a Writing Environment

Set up a productive writing space even with limited budget and space by managing noise and finding small comfort solutions.

Discipline in Writing

How to build a writing habit that actually sticks by setting schedules and meeting deadlines.

Finding Your Style

Figure out what kind of writing you do best so editors take you seriously and you can actually make money from your work.

Handling Rejections

How to process rejection as a freelancer and use it to improve your writing instead of giving up.

How to Effectively Use Similes and Metaphors in Your Writing

Similes and metaphors make your writing more vivid and persuasive, but using them correctly means knowing the difference between the two.

Improving Your Sentence Structure

Fix common sentence structure mistakes by learning how to break down sentences and understand how clauses work together.

Learning to Think Like a Writer

Writers think differently because they pay constant attention to life around them, turning everyday moments into material for their work.

Personal Touch

Find small ways to add your personality to your writing, from signature opening lines to a consistent tone that keeps readers coming back.

Proofreading

How to proofread your writing effectively by breaking it into small sections and catching errors that spell check misses.

Punctuation and Poetry

How punctuation choices can transform the mood and meaning of your poems.

Research Starting Points

Get your research off to a strong start by knowing where to look when creating believable fictional characters.

Rhyming Poetry

Writing a rhyming poem takes real work and technique, not inspiration alone, here's how to start with images and feeling.

Short Story v.s. Novel

Understand the practical differences between writing a short story and a novel to figure out which format suits your idea.

The Importance of a Live Read-through When Writing

Reading your work aloud catches awkward phrasing and rhythm problems that silent reading always misses.

What's in a Word

Words are invisible tools we use constantly, but writers need to understand what they actually are and how they work.

Writing Pitfalls

Stop waiting for inspiration and saying no to every opportunity, these common writing pitfalls are easier to avoid than you think.