While this is not a piece of writing advice I frequently employ, it has nevertheless come to my aid on more than one occasion: do the opposite. If you find yourself stuck at a certain part in your story, and nothing else seems to be working, do the opposite of whatever it is you’ve been…
Good music is always inspirational, and many authors have been known to use music as a helpful push in the right direction with their writing. Songs have the ability to play with our emotions. They can make us feel sad, excited, or full of dread, and oftentimes these are emotions we struggle to find in…
Previously we talked about taking a break between edits, and how stepping away for a period of time can help you approach a project with a fresher perspective. Well, imagine taking years in-between a first draft and a second draft to refresh your perspective on it—especially if you originally saw no merit in finishing it.…
From my own personal experience, I cannot stress this writing tip enough. I don’t care how good your memory is: if you think of something, write it down. I don’t care how small or simple the idea seems at first glance: write it down. Ideas fly through our minds so quickly and furiously that if…
Oftentimes with our art we become too close to a project to truly look it over with a critical eye. But as artists, we are frequently our first critics. And especially with something like writing, even after the pencil is put down there is still so much that needs to be taken into consideration. Once…