Read on or watch the video! Writing’s hard, but your message is just as valuable and valid as anybody else’s. That blank page is the start of a journey. And if you’re writing a novel, or even a short story or script, that journey can be a long one. So we need to know where … Continue reading How to Beat the Blank Page!
You, as a writer, need certain tools. I’m going to share several golden nuggets with you that I’ve gleaned over the course of my career as a professional writer and editor. We’ll cover physical and emotional things, some practical techniques, and there’s at least one absolutely, must-have, non-negotiable essential. 1. Resilience So, you know that … Continue reading 7 Writing Tips You Must Know!
Notes from the unconscious – and what to do about them… Read on, or watch the video! In her book The Artist’s Way, Julia Cameron says it’s okay for morning pages to be repetitive and self-indulgent. I’ve noticed that I do tend to write the same things down over and over again. Things are going … Continue reading The SECRETS of MORNING PAGES!
Read on, or watch the video! With our busy lives, and all the associated stresses and strains, taking the time to sit, examine our thoughts and feelings, and then write about them, can seem like an unjustifiable luxury. It can also feel a bit scary.But writing things down has proven therapeutic benefits. Talking is easier. … Continue reading Expressive writing …the reasons why, and the benefits
Proofreading is one of the most underestimated aspects of the writing process; it’s also one of the most difficult, and one of the most important. It’s the final polish to make sure our work is error-free, professional, and ready for submission. 🤓 Read the full article here. Or watch the video!
Now we’ve got a first draft, it needs knocking into shape. Read the full article… or watch the video!
Writing a first draft can be daunting. It’s always a challenge, even for seasoned professionals. Here are three tips to make the process easier. Read the full article, or watch the video!
Martin Sketchley 