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When looking for that magic moment, the will to write the next big project, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and have no clue where to start. One of the ways to combat this is to have a device that helps you find that inspiration in the quickest way possible. The best way to approach this would be to start up a...

One of the biggest mistakes a writer can make is skipping the research. When we write without a knowledge base, it’s quite like stepping up to a podium without notes; you simply won’t be prepared enough to give a decent performance. Your art should reflect time and energy given to the backstories and inspirations you draw from. That said, here are a...

According to Emily Harstone, a recognized pen name in the publishing world, independent publishers are becoming more likely to be closed to unsolicited submissions. This is unsettling for unpublished writers looking to scale the publishing wall. Independent publishers are the bread and butter of publishing and a major contributor to book revenue and production. The “unsolicited” aspect refers to the author...

  When it comes to academic writing, whether at the high school or college level, you may be called upon to complete a process that's different from what you're used to. For example, you might prefer to write once and be finished with a project, revising and editing as you work. In that case, creating multiple drafts would be quite an adjustment...

  Between sunny summer days beckoning us outdoors and news of the current pandemic demanding our attention, concentrating on writing can be awfully difficult. Not to minimize the importance of getting out for fresh air or learning how we can best protect ourselves and one another, but you might be wondering how you're supposed to focus with everything happening around you. You're...