Good news! There are lots of places you can find free screenplays online. But wait, why should I read the screenplay when I can just see the film? We all know that one way to get better at writing is to read! Watching movies is one way to learn about screenplays, but teaming that viewing … Read more
Dialogue: we know it’s one of the most important elements to creative writing, but what techniques can we use to write it well? How can we make it sound natural, and compelling, yet heightened, and evocative? This article will talk through some of the leading techniques for writing compelling dialogue! 1. Verisimilitude: Think of people … Read more
We’ve all gotten behind on deadlines. We’ve all allowed life to get in the way of our writing, whether we write fiction or non-fiction. Getting back on track is the hard part, but with a few simple adjustments, you can not only get back to work, but also increase your productivity while you’re at it. … Read more
If you’re a writer, you’ll know how easy it is to become engrossed in your work – so engrossed that you forget the world around you. That’s great in one respect: it shows you’re cut out for the role. But on the flip side, it’s all too easy to grow stale and sluggish when hunched … Read more
Social media continues to be a large part of any successful online marketing campaign. But with new social media apps entering the playing field, how do you know which platforms are the most important for you to have a presence on? While it’s important to be where your target audience is, there are other factors … Read more
To find the time and space to write try time based writing, working over longer periods, co-writing, writing in an office space, limiting distractions, and getting up earlier in the morning. If you follow the steps in this article you will find much more time for writing! Time Based, not Task Based Writing Progress in … Read more
Letter Review believes that creative writing courses are absolutely worthwhile. It’s best to go into them understanding the types of things you will learn, and how a creative writing qualification can be turned into career opportunities! Authors, playwrights, and screenwriters can all benefit! Workshops Lots of creative writing courses are designed around the idea of … Read more
Have a writer on your gift list? Instead of giving them yet another book store gift certificate, try giving one of these four gift ideas for writers: Online writing workshops, writing software, memberships, writing workshop recordings. Online Writing Workshops Consider giving a gift certificate for an online writing workshop. Many writers would enjoy taking a … Read more
Below is a list of literary journals and magazines that especially focus on publishing the work of emerging and young poets and fiction writers / authors. It’s really important to start getting your work out into the world of professional publication, right? Agents and publishers want to see that you’ve taken those first steps, been … Read more
More people are entering self-employment than ever before, but freelancers need to sell their services to be successful regularly. To sell freelance content don’t be a generalist, have a consistent style, and know how to price your writing! By mastering these techniques you will be well on the way to selling more freelance content, and … Read more