Writing Prompt #115 What are your top three most important qualities in a lover? Assign those qualities to your antagonist, and write what happens next. 3 Steps to Your Next Story Take just 5 minutes to consider this prompt. What do you value in a lover? There are no wrong answers here. Hygiene, discretion, dominance, submission, athleticism, selfishness, […]
10 Inspiring Quotes from Famous Authors That Will Make You Want To Write
#1 “I write to give myself strength. I write to be the characters that I am not. I write to explore all the things I’m afraid of. ” -Joss Whedon Oh, Joss Whedon. If ever there was an author who could transform a tale into a cult following, it’s him. His followers, readers, and wannabes […]
Writing Prompt #113: Romancing the Spy
Writing Prompt #113 It was just a job. Three years watching her through that machine. And maybe a little part of me fell in love with her, because I wished she knew who I was. Until she did. 3 Steps to Your Story Take no more than 5 minutes to consider the prompt. Who is the […]
17 Signs Perfectionism Is Killing Your Writing Dreams
It would be funny if it didn’t hurt so much. You strive for that perfect story or the perfectly realized character. You exhaust yourself studying plot techniques and character development. But when the time comes to write, you freeze. Why? Because the writing didn’t live up to your expectations. You know it isn’t quite there yet. And you think […]
Writers: How To Beat Procrastination and Finally Finish That Story
The fear of failure and judgement lurks behind many a procrastinated writing session. So if you find that you procrastinate when it’s time to write, check out this video from career advisor, Ramit Sethi. Here, Sethi covers three ways to overcome procrastination. He uses examples from career networking because that’s his expertise. But his tips […]