by Mary Jaksch | Aug 15, 2014 | Be Inspired
In Leo Babauta’s article, 31 Ways to Find Inspiration For Your Writing, he says: Great quotes help inspire me. I like to go to various quote sites to find ideas to spark my writing, turns of phrase that show what can be done with the language, motivation for...
by Mary Jaksch | Aug 2, 2014 | Share Your Writing
What are you working on right now? A novel? Your best article ever? A poem? A film script? Maybe you’ve just finished something you’re really proud of? Or you just can’t tell whether it should get a Pulitzer or be thrown into the trash? Here’s...
by Mary Jaksch | Jul 28, 2014 | Tips For Writers
Can you maintain your focus when writing? If so, you’re a wonder! Most people struggle to maintain focus. They feel scattered and find it difficult to stay on track. I recently got an email from one of our readers, Barrett Caton. He said: I tend to...
by Mary Jaksch | Jul 10, 2014 | Enjoy Creative Exercises
Welcome to our Creative Writing Exercises, designed to flex your creative muscles. We’re thrilled that so many of you are participating! How our writing prompts work: We set the scene You make it your own, and Share your creation in the comments...
by Mary Jaksch | Jun 18, 2014 | Tips
Does fear sometimes stop you from writing? You see, the problem is that writers need to improvise. And that can be terrifying. Because there is no map that can help us get our idea or story onto the page. Here’s how Charles Baxter described the process:...