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Write what you know - Photo by cottonbro studio
When Creativity Meets Reality: The Truth Behind “Write What You Know” 

Write what you know. It’s the oldest and simplest advice handed out to new writers, and while some people may disagree over its applicability when it comes to crafting story worlds and characters, there is one frequently overlooked area where this advice comes into its own, and that is writing…

Parker Fogg

Sep 18

Writing games to develop characters - Photo by Joanna Kosinska on Unsplash5 Writing Games to Help You Get to Know Your Characters
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Sep 15

Stephen King's signature over books On Writing - Signature sourced from Wikimedia commons and is in the public domainBreaking Down the Key Lessons of Stephen King’s On Writing
Allie Cooper

Sep 4

How to research your historical fiction - Photo by Mr Cup / Fabien Barral on UnsplashHow to Research and Bring Authentic History to Your Fiction
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Jul 31

Seasonal inspired writing playlists - Photo by Hannah Busing on Unsplash4 Writing Playlists to Inspire You, No Matter the Season
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Jun 30

Find writing inspiration - Photo by Art Lasovsky on UnsplashThe Novlr Guide To Finding Writing Inspiration
Kim Montgomery

Jun 9

Writing prompts - Photo by Vlada Karpovich for Pexels10 Creative Writing Prompts to Ignite Your Imagination
Kim Montgomery

May 29

how to beat writer's block - Photo by Uday Mittal on Unsplash4 Fundamental Tools for Beating Writer’s Block
Arthur Franz IV

May 8

Headphones and vinyl on shelf - Photo by blocks at UnsplashhEpic Scene-Specific Writing Playlists for Chases, Love, Murder…
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Apr 28

don't delete your words. Your words have value - Photo by Nikolai Ulltang for PexelsDon’t Delete Your Words. Your Words Have Value.
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Apr 24

boat on water with night reflection - Photo by Johannes Plenio on Unsplash5 Unusual Places to Find Writing Prompts
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Mar 13

Experimental Books - Photo by cottonbro studio for Pexels6 Books That Break the Mould and Use Experimental Storytelling Techniques
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Feb 24

Podcasts for writers - Photo by George Milton8 Must-Listen Podcasts for Writers
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Jan 20