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What I’ve Learned About Writing From Krista & Becca Ritchie Best Selling Authors of The Addicted Series And The Like Us Series

Stuck in your writing? Discover the transformative layered approach to storytelling inspired by the Ritchie twin sisters. By focusing on dialogue, action, setting, emotions, and polishing separately, you can enhance character depth and narrative richness. Embrace imperfection, trust the process, and unleash your creative voice—writing can be both fulfilling and freeing! Continue Reading What I’ve…
This Helpful Advice Is Sabotaging Your Story

Daniel David Wallace highlights a critical truth for writers: the peril of the 25% slump often stems from following misguided advice, leading to structural flaws in storytelling. Advocating for alpha readers over beta readers, he emphasizes the need for personalized guidance to avoid repetitive plots and inspire genuine creativity. Writers deserve tailored support! Continue Reading…
Redefining Failure and Success

Failure is merely a perception; it’s how we define our own success that truly matters. Each setback holds lessons, allowing us to redefine our paths. Success isn’t a singular achievement but an ongoing journey shaped by our experiences. Embrace failures as stepping stones, and never give up, for that is the only true failure. Continue…
Cliffhangers Without Payoff Breed Resentment

Cliffhangers are a promise. When you end a chapter on a breathless question, you’re signing a contract with the reader. If you pay it off, you build trust. If you dodge the answer or fake it out, you lose them. I talk a lot about this because I see it all the time. Writers hear…
Oops, I Forgot: The Most Important Energy Restorative

Sleep is the secret ingredient to unleashing creativity, yet one in three adults neglects it. The author recounts their struggle with sleep deprivation during college, revealing how it stifled their creativity. Emphasizing sleep as the source that revitalizes all creative energy, they passionately urge others to prioritize rest for their muse’s sake. Continue Reading Oops,…
The Energy It Takes to Write: The truth about the creative well

Writing isn’t just about words; it’s an intricate dance of mental, emotional, and social energies. Each story drains us differently, leaving creative wells dry. To flourish, we must consciously refill these resources. Embrace solitude, engage in simple tasks, and journal to process feelings. Tailor your replenishment strategies for true artistic vitality. Continue Reading The Energy…
Doubt vs Confidence: What I’ve Learned From Going After What I Want

The author shares a personal journey of grappling with doubt in writing and life, recognizing that courage is essential to overcoming these obstacles. By acknowledging accomplishments and challenging conditioned beliefs, they highlight the importance of support in nurturing dreams. As a coach, they aim to empower fellow writers to embrace their creativity. Continue Reading Doubt…
Rediscover Your Writing Spark: The Hard Truth About Writers Mindset

The author reflects on the challenge of maintaining motivation in writing, emphasizing that it’s not just about daily consistency but also about connection and intention. To engage readers, writers must step into their characters’ minds, creating an immersive experience that transcends their own lives. Finding personal triggers and comfortable writing times can help reignite that…
Exposition vs Show Don’t Tell: You’re Playing The Trick Backwards

Exposition in writing should act as a magic trick, subtly providing background and context without halting the narrative. Many writers overload their readers with excessive details, causing disinterest. Striking a balance between “show” and “tell” is essential; both techniques work together, rather than oppose each other. Key details, such as emotions and character relationships, should…
Purple Prose Isn’t Pretty, It’s Distracting

The author reflects on a memorable beta reading experience marked by an overwhelming presence of purple prose, notably illustrated by an absurd simile about an “asthmatic walrus.” This style of writing, which prioritizes complex language over clarity, ultimately confuses readers rather than engaging them. The piece outlines characteristics of purple prose, such as excessive modifiers,…