Reading like a writer means reading to learn from other authors. By understanding the creative choices used in novels you admire, you can...

Can you be a writer if you don’t read? No one is stopping you from being a writer if you don’t read; however, if you truly want to be a...

Part of learning how to be a writer involves setting long-term goals. What do you hope to achieve or become? What are the specific...

Life happens, and sometimes we can go for years—even decades—without creating anything of note. This happened to author Jordan Riley Swan...

Sometimes the words flow from our fingertips; other times, we have to strain our mental limits to coax out that creative muse. When faced...

An article on Medium about on the best piece of writing advice I ever received.

There’s no such thing as one-size-fits-all writing advice—we can only find what works best for us through trial and error. For me, aiming...

Imposter Syndrome, Shiny New Ideas, World Builder’s Disease—writers can experience many afflictions. Thankfully, there are ways to...

Mindy McGinnis is the author of seven young adult novels, including Not a Drop to Drink, The Female of the Species, and A Madness So...

Here are seven lessons that writers can take to heart from J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series. SPOILERS AHEAD: PROCEED WITH CAUTION....

You don't need to write every day, but you can still aspire to reach a daily word count if the momentum keeps you going. Here, you'll...