The Writing Process

Master the craft of writing by exploring drafting, editing, revision, and overcoming writer's block. Our articles guide you through each stage of the creative process.

Brainstorming Methods

Three brainstorming exercises to shake off dull writing and get your creative mind working again.

Developing an Outline

A solid outline starts by figuring out how long your finished piece should be and what ideas you actually need to include.

Finding Ideas

When writer's block hits, simple everyday things like talking to kids or reading the newspaper can spark your next idea.

Getting Opinions and Feedback

Use a questionnaire to get specific feedback on your writing from trusted readers and identify what's actually working.

How to Improve as a Writer

Daily writing practise and reading more are the two habits that will genuinely improve your writing over time.

Knowing When To Decline Writing Work Offers

Saying no to writing work protects your reputation and output quality when you're overbooked or working with questionable editors.

Punctuation and Poetry

How punctuation marks can shift the mood and meaning of your poems in unexpected ways.

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 Final Draft

Polish your final draft with spell checks, grammar fixes, and word count adjustments before submitting to your editor.

The First Draft

First drafts don't need to be perfect, they're meant to be messy, so stop worrying and just start writing.

The Re-Write

Different writers rewrite differently depending on their personality, so find the approach that matches how you naturally work best.

What's in a Word

We use words constantly but rarely think about what they actually are or how they work in our minds.

Writer's Block

Writer's block feels permanent but it isn't, try writing anything, taking a break, or switching to different work to get unstuck.