When writing a story, it’s important to realize that your setting can add more than just the time and place of your story.
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Hitch Your Wagon to a Star
Hitch your wagon to a star, a quote by Ralph Wald Emerson. What’s it mean?
Writing and Point of View: 2 Must-Know Elements
Point of view can be tricky for new authors. It can also be tricky for seasoned writers, avoiding the sneaky head-hopping.
Writing the World Around You by Paying Attention
As an author, you need to pay attention to the world and people around you. It will give you lots of fodder for your stories.
Write for the Reader, Not for Yourself
As a writer you know what you intend. You know everything about your characters: the setting, the theme, and so on. But are you writing your story in such a way that the reader is privy to what she needs to keep up with the story? Are you writing for the reader?
The Author and Copywriting
Every author needs to write marketing content that helps sell what you’re offering or helps build your emails list, or other. That’s where copywriting comes in.
3 Ways Writing Builds Strength
Whether it’s your business or a hobby, writing helps you stay mentally active. It’s a great way to challenge our grey matter.
What’s Stopping You From Becoming a Children’s Author?
A large number of people want to be author of a children’s book, but there are a number of reasons why their dreams never get fulfilled. Find out three of the top reasons for this.
Submitting to an Editor or Literary Agent? 6 Things to Watch For
Any journey you’re about to go on, takes planning, preparation, and then execution. It’s the same with submitting your manuscript to an editor or literary agent.
Your Story Beginning
The beginning of your story is essential to get the reader involved and connected with the protagonist. So, how should you start it?