Writers Blog

Feeling stuck when writing is normal. It is part of the ebb and flow of the creative process. But similar to insomnia, in which the more you try to relax, the more you worry about not sleeping, feeling stuck when trying to get your story out can lead to a vicious cycle of writer’s block. We all know...

Metaphor and personification are designed to convey something more than a literal meaning in your writing. In other words, rather than saying what you mean, you use a figure of speech like a metaphor or personification that makes the language sound more elaborate. This can add a lot of flavour, life...

You’ve spent a good chunk of time writing your book, having it edited, revising it, sending it to beta readers, revising again, editing again, and repeat. Now you’ve typed the last two words: The End. What happens next? Hint: it involves more writing. It’s the book blurb. The saying goes, “Don’t judge...

Most editing articles focus on carefully modeling and designing a short story or novel, so that the author knows where it’s going and can capture all the nuances in the first draft. However, there is another way, the pantser’s way. Starting with a vague idea, a shadowy world build, and a group of characters,...

Humans have been telling stories since the beginning of time. It is in our nature to share our experiences. Stories allow us to escape into imaginary worlds and transport us to another place and time. So how can you create a story that is visual and can emotionally resonate with readers? Use personification. Personification...