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10 Masterclasses for Writers, Poets & Screenwriters
WRITING COURSES All the research in the world, even with the great tools listed above, wont help unless you've mastered the art of writing. Below are son great writing courses designed to turbocharge your writing. The MASTERCLASS SERIES for Writers These four courses...
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The Anatomy of a Bestselling Novel [Infographic]
Is it really possible to write a bestselling novel to order? To break down its constituent parts and use them as a kind of writing-a-blockbuster-by-numbers? After all, literature isn't Lego, is it? Despite this, many people have tried. On the bookshelves, physical and...
How to Increase Your Income as an Author (Without Writing Anything New)
Editor's note: I assume if you write for a living that you are interested in learning how to increase your income as an author? I mean, whether you write for love or money (or both), increasing your income allows you to spend more time writing or maybe carry on...
How to Consistently Write Faster (and More Efficiently)
How long would it take you to write an 80k word novel? Or a 60k word self-help book? Would it take you a month? A year? Or perhaps longer? While you can’t rush perfection, there is something to be said about the speed and efficiency with which you write. As a matter...
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15 Grammar Rules You Were Taught at School You Can Ignore [Infographic]
Grammar rules. Love them or hate them, they are part and parcel of writing. We write because we love sharing stories with our readers and connecting with other people. Whether in a novel or a news article, we write for a single purpose: to communicate. And every...
The Indie Bookstore Renaissance (and Why it Matters to Writers)
The Indie bookstore has always been a paradise for book lovers, offering a browsing experience unmatched by many other retailers. And if you are a writer of literary fiction, an important market for your work. Just mind your way around the outdoor book carts on the...
Clifford Garstang – A Writer’s Life
In our series A Writer's Life, a succession of living writers reveal how they first started writing, how they got published and something of their daily routine. You’ll be inspired, learn powerful tips and gain a strong sense of the writing life that awaits you....
How to Overcome the Fear of Coming Out as a Writer
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Writing to Heal: How Expressive Writing Can Make You Happier [VIDEO]
How to Choose Keywords for Your Blog (and Attract the Right Audience)
Have you ever wondered why your blog usually attracts a lot of traffic but doesn't seem to attract the right audience? Or fails to drive traffic at all? That could be because you do not know how to choose keywords for your blog. The right keywords not only optimize...
How to Stop Procrastinating and Keep Writing
Do you want to know how to stop procrastinating ? It’s taken me almost an hour to make a start on this post. First, I had to have a coffee, then I needed to check Facebook, then Twitter. Note the hyperbolic phrasing of that last sentence–“had to”, “needed”–almost...
How to Make Tough Feedback Work for You
We’ve all been there. You’ve shared your work with someone. You wait for what seems like an eternity and then it comes: the feedback. And it’s not good. Your plot is contrived. Your characters are flat. Everything is wrong with your book baby. It’s hard to share work...
Is Blogging Dead or Alive in 2024?
Is blogging dead? Is it time to dig a grave and sing hymns for blogs or to celebrate a revival of blogging? You’d think blogging had finally died when you look at a slew of articles pronouncing the death of blogging. In fact, further down, you'll find a list of blog...
Top 20 Greatest Posts Ever Published on Write to Done
Working out the greatest posts ever published on this blog wasn't easy. In fact, it was a monumental task. So why do it at all? Well, this year Write to Done is celebrating a milestone. Back in 2009, Mary Jaksch became Editor-in-Chief. Ten years on, and she's helped...
Is Outlining the Last Refuge of a Bad Writer?
Do you really need outlining? In his book ‘On Writing,’ Stephen King claims ‘outlines are the last resource of bad fiction writers.’ King suggests they limit inspiration and the joy of creativity. “Outlines are the last resource of bad fiction writers who wish to God...
SEO for Writers: 5 Top Tactics to Attract Search Engines (and Clients)
As a writer, you know how to communicate ideas, tell interesting stories and ensure your clients’ satisfaction. However, do you understand SEO for writers? You see, one area where you may be lacking is marketing yourself. You don’t know what it takes to get potential...
10 Things You Wish You Knew Before Launching Your First Blog
Have you ever thought about launching your first blog? Or maybe you've already done so and are finding it tough going? Well, imagine that you’re going camping in a remote forest for the entire summer. Naturally, you’ll have to make a number of choices: Who should you...
A Day in the Life of a Busy Freelance Writer
Every day as a busy freelance writer is different. Some days I'm swamped with projects while others I'm busy tracking down editors or networking with potential clients. This break from the structured nine-to-five office routine is what attracts others to the freelance...
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