Motivation for writing

Struggling through a first draft of a story or novel? Here are some of the best tips and quotes on first drafts from writers who have been there.

“I’m writing a first draft and reminding myself that I’m simply shoveling sand into a box so that I can later build sandcastles.”-Shannon Hale Here is one of my favorite wri…

No matter how successful, cool or elegant we are, we all have our days or brief moments when our common sense and dignity bid their farewell to us. Blame it on your brain having a fart, on Mercury in retrograde, on waking up on the wrong foot, it doesn’t change anything.

What are the minimum and maximum word limits for different types of stories? What are the word limits by genre, and how can writers stay within those limits? Find out here with this easy list.

Keep that in mind.

To help us keep our sights set high, we need to declare ourselves to ourselves. Claim your writing manifesto!

One of the things I get asked most is how to get back into writing. There is no magic pill or one-size-fits-all answer. But I have a few ideas. NOTE: This post contains affiliate links. Affiliate links provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to products. Original photo by Hannah […]

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Apr 2, 2021 - Quotes, inspiration and views on what it means to be a writer. . See more ideas about writer, writing tips, writing a book.