From Anecdote to Personal Essay
Writing Beyond the Anecdote: Crafting a Resonant Personal Essay Transform an anecdote into a personal essay. For many writers, the personal essay begins with a vivid anecdote or slice … Read more
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Three Personal Essays About Existence For Writers
Three Personal Essays About Existence And the Act of Reading and Researching to Stimulate Novel Thinking “What the really great artists do is they’re entirely themselves. They’re entirely themselves, … Read more
Short Daily Writing Word Counts
Short Daily Word Count Goals: The Secret Sauce of Writing Productivity Set Short Word Count Goals Writing Goals for Higher Productivity: Unlock Your Writing Potential For many writers, the … Read more
Writing Goals and Motivation
5 Hurdles That Block Your Writing Goals and How to Overcome Them 1. Lack of Motivation Can Block Your Writing Goals: One of the most common obstacles aspiring writers … Read more
Your Writing Voice
Develop Your Writing Voice: 5 Benefits The essence of an author’s individuality lies in the voice on the page. The narrator’s voice must represent someone the reader wishes to … Read more
What is the Definition of a Sentence?
What is the definition of a sentence? Ah, the definition of a sentence. How do we define what comes after that capital letter and before the period? It’s the … Read more
Five Mixed-Genre Books
Five Mixed-Genre Memoirs Books so good, they are sure to be banned Five mixed-genre memoirs that blend poetry, nonfiction, and/or fiction: Bluets by Maggie Nelson Citizen: An American … Read more
Mixed-Genre Memoir
Mixed-Genre Memoirs Read Them/ Write Them Many memoir writers work in mixed genres, using their unique voices, skills, and perspectives to explore a depth of topics with a wide … Read more
Nine tips for Finding Your Memoir’s Theme
Nine Tips for Finding Your Memoir’s Theme Also of Interest: Find the Theme of Your Memoir (with 50 Examples.) 1. Read through journals, notes, letters, and emails. Review photos. … Read more
The Specific is Universal
The Specific is Universal Use specificity to find the heart of your story and give your reader an experience The Specific is Universal I had heard the phrase “ … Read more