Every artist has their muse, but for many famous writers throughout history, that muse might not be what you’d expect. From janitorial jobs to time spent serving in wars, there’s no shortage of histories that the writers we know and love have experienced. But aside from inspiring us, these stories emphasize an important point: anyone …
What was the last purchase you made? Why? Your answer probably falls into one of two categories: a routine purchase or one influenced by something you saw, read, or heard. But what is it that compels us to buy? The products that call to us the most almost seem to know what we want. It’s …
Choose five people at random, sit them all down in a room, and ask them what makes a great writer “great.” Odds are, you’ll get five completely different answers. Some might argue that wordwork and craft take precedence. Others may pride writers who tell innovative, out-of-this-world stories. But a few more might say the true …
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As writers, we have much to learn from the tall, dependable evergreen tree. It’s sturdy, strong, and both shapes and grows from its surroundings. It stands as a reminder of a time that’s passed, but also as a hopeful look toward the future. While our world may change, the universe itself can be incredibly slow-moving. …
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Whether we, as writers, like it or not, AI is here to stay. In reality, AI is nothing new. Plenty of technology – including search engines – has relied on AI algorithms to function. But the rise of new, complex AI tools like ChatGPT has sparked a heated debate over the ethics of using tech …
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If you write, you will be rejected. Certainly. You will be criticized, and your writing will be subject to opinions and perspectives you feel have no business tainting your prose. But rejection will flow like a surging river nonetheless, sweeping up unwitting inhabitants along the way. What you need, then, is not to learn how …
There’s a profound quote from Ernest Hemingway I came across recently. It goes like this: “There is nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter and bleed.» It made me chuckle the first time I read it. I can’t think of a better way to describe the creative process other than …
How I Get Over Writer’s Block: Tips from a Professional Writer Leer más »
Why do you get out of bed every morning to work? To make money, you’d likely respond. I love what I do, and I think it’s important, you might add. I get out of bed because no one else can do what I do. Even if it’s not the main motivating factor that drives you, …
As proclaimed by American writer Roy Peter Clark, “Grammar is the clothes that words wear.” There’s some degree of personal choice in grammar, but there are also rules and expectations. Think of grammar errors as walking through town with a mismatched pair of shoes: it’s not illegal, but it sure can be confusing. The mistakes …
Top 5 Grammar Pet Peeves (from a Professional Editor) Leer más »
You’ve put in the work, and you’ve paid your dues, but your online content still isn’t ranking. There’s only one thing left to ask: why? There is a (frustratingly) large number of factors to keep straight when trying to rank on Google’s search results. If you’ve found yourself a bit lost in the sauce, you’re …