It’s the first week of December. For writers, that means the end of NaNoWriMo. If you’re a writer who’s undertaken the humungous task of writing a 50k+ word manuscript, then congratulations! You’ve done a fabulous job, and you deserve a long, long winter nap. No matter what your goals may…

A month into the new year, your writing resolutions get difficult to follow through. Despite your best efforts, your mind refuses to cooperate, and you begin to feel defeated. Fortunately, we have something that can help. As your editors and proofreaders, it’s our job to keep you motivated. Throughout the…

How many times have you made a new year’s resolution to keep writing throughout the year, only to end up struggling with consistency in your work? Beginning a new year with this resolution can motivate you to write more, and writing contests can help with consistency! …

Do you ever get stuck while writing? Your words simply refuse to work, and you can do nothing but stare hopelessly at your document. If you sometimes take this as a lack of skill and get down on yourself, you’re not alone. It’s very common to struggle with writing consistently…

Throughout the year, organizations across the globe hold a variety of writing competitions. It’s a good idea to keep track of these contests, so you can prepare accordingly and participate in them. Writing contests are a great way to get in some writing practice, especially since the rewards they offer…

Any writer worth their salt knows what it’s like to participate in a writing contest. These contests are the sure way to maintain writing practice, and the added drive to win a prize only helps! …

How many times have you stared at a blank document, unable to pour out the words inside you? It’s common to struggle with consistency in your practice of writing. After all, writing is a difficult task, and especially so when you do it in a vacuum. …

What is independent publishing and what is self-publishing? The terms self-publishing and independent publishing are often used interchangeably. They are similar in some ways but they are not the same. This can make it very confusing for authors who are trying to get by in the independent and self-publishing landscape. An Independent Publishing company publishes the works of…

One of the many things a writer does to create realism within their setting is to give the fictional location its own language. Elvish, Dothraki, and Klingon are some examples of writers constructing their own language. …