You want to write your novel, but you haven’t had the time or opportunity to formally learn the writing craft at university or any writing courses. You have an excellent command of the language, but should you wait to get your bestseller started? Can you write a novel even if you haven’t taken any courses? … Read more
Fantasy authors don’t usually enter the world of authorship because they want to earn money, but rather because they love fantasy. With that said, many fantasy writers do go on to earn money with their writing. If you’re an aspiring fantasy novelist, you’re probably wondering if you, too, can make money writing a fantasy book. … Read more
History is rife with stories of famous authors losing their work to send a chill up any writer’s spine. Dylan Thomas lost Under Milk Wood in a pub, and Ernest Hemmingway’s wife Hadley lost his early stories on a train. Thankfully today, we have other options besides physical copies to store our writing. Here are … Read more
New York is a well-known hot spot for writers, with top publishers including John Wiley & Sons, HarperCollins, and Writers House. In addition, New York City holds the record for most writers’ rooms in the nation. These creative spaces started developing in and around the city as early as 1978, with communities of countless writers … Read more
College requires sacrifices in time and money, and it’s reasonable that a person who wants to write asks if the sacrifices are worth it. For example, a college education might be necessary for someone who writes for the medical field. But should all writers need to go to college? All writers should not go to … Read more
Writers must know the difference between author, narrator, and characters when crafting a story. All three entities typically exist separately from one another, each playing a distinct role in the tale. Without a correct understanding of these entities, writing may come off as sloppy or unintentionally haughty. A writer is not the same thing as … Read more
Whether you’re writing your first novel or attempting to establish yourself as a freelance copywriter, becoming successful often begins with a struggle. You must be able to support yourself while writing if you want to survive, so you’ll have to utilize multiple resources and strategies. Eventually, you can dedicate yourself wholly to your craft. Here’s … Read more
All writers experience writer’s block at some point in their careers. This incredibly frustrating “creative paralysis” can discourage even the most passionate writers. Fortunately, writer’s block doesn’t last forever, and there are things that authors can do to overcome this mental barrier. Writer’s block can last for a few minutes to several days. In extreme … Read more
Writers use words to create while artists rely on color, shape, and other visual elements, and their final products are different. But they both create finished products that are amazing. So what do writers and artists have in common? Here are 7 ways that writers and artists are alike: Creative Imaginative Detail-oriented Must work hard … Read more
Some of the best movies were based on plays, including My Big Fat Greek Wedding, The Birdcage, and Glengarry Glenn Ross. Even Casablanca, a cinematic classic, was based on the play Everybody Comes to Rick’s. So do playwrights sell the copyrights to their plays? Playwrights sometimes sell copyrights to their plays, but a more common … Read more