Writing Tips

Poetry Magazine Poetry Magazine is a publication run by the Poetry Foundation. They pull from a variety of genres and they accept new authors and previously published authors alike. The magazine pays decently too! You must submit on their submission portal online. Their deadlines are ongoing as they publish every month, so no need to scramble! Find out more information here: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poetrymagazine/submit The Common...

Like most writers, you probably experience low motivation sometimes. You find that once you get started, the writing flows, but getting started is the problem. So, why not try one of these motivation boosters? Read The Tiny Book of Tiny Pleasures by Irene Smit and Astrid van der Hulst I recently checked out this book to remind myself of the little things in life...

Imagine you’re in middle school, and you are practicing the torturous art of reading aloud. You come across the word “vehemently.” You say “veHEmently” as you have always said it in your head, since you have only ever read it. The class giggles and you look around confused. Your error, of course, is that you said it wrong. It’s more like...

When you're stuck with your writing, coming up with a sentence seems to take an eternity. You try so hard, but you're defeated by that blank screen or sheet of paper. As you try harder, your mind starts to wander. What you need is a break. So, next time writer's block strikes, try walking around your neighborhood for a bit, or...

People keep journals for many reasons: to record their daily lives, focus on gratitude, work through complex emotions and issues, and the list goes on. So, a journal can be a useful tool for anyone. Here's how journaling can help you as a writer:   1) It's a low-pressure writing situation. Even composing a text or email can be nerve-wracking because you're writing it...

The Brainstormer Price: $1.99   Rating: ****   What it does This app has a 3-wheel system that combines general elements of narrative, character development, and a world builder/ science fiction style wheels. You simply spin the wheels to create a mixture of these bits, creating instant writer’s block relief!   Our Opinion This app is awesome. When you’re starting a story, it helps to know what exactly you want...

Art. It’s what we do, it’s what we are, it’s “what we stay alive for” according to Mr. Keating in The Dead Poet’s Society. The Humanities are an incredible thing. They work together to create an emotional representation of the human capacity for emotion. The beautiful thing about the different disciplines (music, visual art, dance, theater, literature) is that they are...

Flash Fiction and Short Story formats can be intimidating to undertake. However, the challenge is the fun part. When writing, it is important to go on a journey. Start anywhere you want and let your mind and pen guide you. Often, when using a writing prompt, the task can run out and leave you with a short piece that doesn’t seem...

How many times have you said the sentence: “I don’t have enough time to write”? We all have lives and getting down to task and writing can be exceedingly difficult. There are a few things you can do to jump these hurdles and make your writing a priority. The short answer is- Yes, you do. When looking at the tasks you have...