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Writers Block is a paradox that enables writers to avoid doing what they love, and it often strikes when a writer is on the cusp of explaining something deep in a brilliantly simple way. Writers Block is a many-tentacled Kraken, with each symptom experienced as a tentacle futzing the mind of a brilliant writer. Some […]

How to Become a Better Writer? Write. Write until you can’t possibly make something any more beautiful, and then ask for feedback and watch people nitpick your creations. Learn to sift through sound advice and terrible advice. Find sources outside of your echo chamber that will make you grow. Asking “How do I Become a

Show and Tell. Which is better? Most Teachers will tell you, “Show don’t Tell!” And they couldn’t be more wrong. This article focuses on the importance of Telling and how writers can counterbalance Showing appropriately. For Showing examples, consider reading “Show Don’t Tell” Is a Tool, Not a Rule.” “Showing” for a story is like

“Show, Don’t Tell” is an unbalanced statement Three simple steps to Show and Tell with balance Show and Tell are superhero tools with different abilities. If your scene begs dynamic detail, SHOW it. If you need something stated or sped up, TELL it. Quoting “Show, Don’t Tell,” with little explanation destroys the path of many

WHAT SHOULD I WRITE ABOUT? A stumper throughout history. What good are acumen and education if you have no ideas? Here are techniques to create and evolve ideas. We will use daydreaming (a powerful trance state) to create great things. What should I write about?? Using writing prompts correctly Expecting brilliant thoughts to pop into

“Resonance Structures” are more than a chemistry term; they’re literary tools for writers. Resonance pulls readers in and makes them feel a deja vu and reminiscence. Good writers do this, but the best use Literary Resonance Structures MASTERFULLY.  Tolkien, did he utilize Literary Resonance Structures? How can I write stories with resonance structures? Tolkien is

Derivative work, plagiarism, and resonance are distinctly different things, and this article aims to define them and expound on resonance briefly. What is a derivative work? And is derivative work legal? What would happen if a writer (we’ll call him Bob) took “The Lord of The Rings” by J.R.R. Tolkien and copied it word for word

Ever get feedback that your writing sucks? That you’re too intense? That you’re going to scare away your readers? Or your friends? Or your strangers? I heard feedback like this the other day, “You’re brilliant, but your writing sucks! It’s like Invader Zim used your ideas to convert a colony of Smurfs into Vikings. Don’t

A “God of Darkness?” You? No, that’s not possible; you’re a successful author. I’ve read all your books, and you’re amazing! Wowzers! Tell me all the things so I can be like you! Oh… Wait…  Stay away. Is this author a “God of Darkness?” Or an educator I should emulate? How much of their products

Negative feedback? Positive feedback? Hypercritical feedback? What do they all have in common? Feedback, and any feedback, can provide insight. Sadly, I know writers who refuse any form of feedback, and this is a tragedy. As an author, you must look past your creations and allow them to grow. Your story is a product; it

Write Good! (ironic as ‘Write Good’ is bad English? meh) I’m jumping headfirst into writing a Novel and Short Stories on the side. For me, it’s not so bad to suck at writing. It’s bad to give up on it. Write Good! Get Good at Writing! Balancing Spontaneity AND Reality Why am I good at

You Are Awesome. Did you know you are awesome? When I was six years old, I had an epiphany… Never doubt that you are an awesome writer. I will never doubt that I am, and here’s why. I was six years old when I had the epiphany that I’d be a great writer. Epiphanies AND