Tag: writing tips

Apps Every Writer Should Have

Filed in Ask the Editor by Erika Bennett on January 16, 2020 • 0 Comments

These days, there is an app for just about anything a writer could possibly need. From productivity to organization to meditation or music – our phones help us do a lot. For writers, there are so many apps to help beat writer’s block, dictate voice recordings, find inspiration, and more. Here are our top app […]

5 Things Every Writer Needs to Do This Year

Filed in Ask the Editor by Erika Bennett on January 14, 2020 • 0 Comments

A new year has started and you’re more determined than ever to find a writing lifestyle that works for you. You are ready to write a book this year. So, what exactly do you need to have a successful writing year? Here are five things every writer needs to do to be productive this year. […]

Why Your Writing Project Needs a Deadline

Filed in Ask the Editor, Writing Tips by Erika Bennett on November 12, 2019 • 0 Comments

The likelihood of achieving a goal without a deadline is pretty slim. We can continuously punt tasks lacking a due date down the field, and before we know it we’ll have pushed certain goals into the next year. To ensure you reach your writing goals, it’s important to set both small and large deadlines for […]

Start Small: How to Write a Short Story

Filed in Writing Tips by Erika Bennett on September 26, 2019 • 0 Comments

If you’re just dipping your toes into the writing world, starting with a full-length novel or nonfiction book may feel overwhelming. Short stories allow you to get a feel for composing a story with a beginning, middle, and end. It also helps you tackle character development and a thorough plot structure without having to devote […]

5 Books Worth Reading for Writers

Filed in From the Desk of... by Erika Bennett on September 24, 2019 • 0 Comments

You’ve probably heard the old adage that the best writers are the best readers, but what should you actually be reading in order to improve your writing craft? Books published within the genre you’re writing will help you see the tone and style your future readers are accustomed to. Reading other books in your genre […]