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My problem with “was”

The word “was” is an easy fit when writing in the past tense. Along with “had” it is easy to[…]

Editing your writing can be a hard process. At least, it is for me. Here are five tips that I[…]

Recently I had a web-based conversation with a journaling coach. I was able to ask questions about journaling and learn[…]

On our tools for writers page, we offer a number of templates. These are helpful tools for planning characters, plot,[…]

One of the things I have been exploring lately is ramping up my descriptions. Especially when setting a scene. While[…]

By Larry Icabandi Nabiong Getting inspiration from anything within reach is just a piece of cake for other writers. The[…]

For some writers, character name selection can cause massive writer’s block. Naming your characters can seem like the most pressing[…]

Glenn Gers shares the six questions that all stories must answer. Who is about What do they want Why can’t[…]

These two writing mistakes which a particular pet peeve of mine. No matter how well everything else is written, these[…]

This post is about a writing theory I have – a theory I call trap doors, off-ramps, and monsters in[…]

Worldbuilding is one of those writing activities that writers either love or loath. “Hello Future Me” talks about worldbuilding with[…]