• Here are 7 tips with writing examples of how to captivate readers and take them into your world all in under 5,000 words. A short story can sometimes be ...

    Tips for Writing a Captivating Short Story

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    In the publishing world, a short story normally refers to fiction and they come in varying shapes and sizes: Traditional: 1,500-5000 words Flash Fiction: 500-1,000 words Micro Fiction: 5-350 words Writing a short story can sometimes be more difficult than writing a full novel. This is because you have to captivate your readers, take them on a journey to a different world, create character and story depth, all in under 5,000 words. Because of this, short stories should begin as close to the climax as possible.  Here are a few tips for writing a captivating short story: 1. Use the…

  • It’s important to have a dedicated writing space to signal your brain that it’s time to write every time there. Here's how to design the perfect space...

    Creating a Writing Space for Max Productivity

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    Time, energy, and good writing space are all we really need to be able to focus and be productive. It’s important to have a dedicated writing space at home because it signals to your brain that it’s time to write every time you’re in that space. If you tend to bounce around the house a lot as you write and feel unproductive, try creating a space exclusive for your writing. It doesn’t have to be fancy or even have a door. Your space only needs a few items to promote writing productivity. Tips for designing a productive writing space:  …

  • Writers, to say we’re living in a weird time is an understatement. Coronavirus has a majority of our lives on pause, leaving us with a lot of extra time...

    Writing Your Book During COVID-19 Self-Isolation

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    To say we’re living in a weird time is an understatement. Coronavirus (COVID-19) has a majority of our lives on pause, leaving us with a lot of extra time we didn’t have before. To all my writers, if you’ve ever dreamed of writing a book now is the perfect time to get started—and finish! 10 Tips to Writing Your Book During COVID-19 1. Build a schedule. We all need some normalcy in our lives right now and routines are a great way to infuse some comfort into our days. Create a writing schedule that includes time for research, character building,…

  • Are you looking to increase your productivity levels? Here are our top 10 things that Highly Productive People Do on Sunday!

    10 Things Highly Productive People Do on Sunday

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    The busier our lives get, the more we seek out ways to increase productivity and organization. I know the Sunday Scaries can be overwhelming and make us want to hide from our responsibilities that come with Monday mornings, but using Sundays in a way that helps you feel well-rested and prepared for the coming week is a huge game-changer. Here are 10 ways you can increase productivity on Sundays & prepare for a new week:    1. Make a to-do list for the upcoming week The first step to optimizing your productivity is sitting down and making a list. Lists…