When Writing in Deep POV Should I Use First or Third Person?

by Ane Mulligan @AneMulligan

I started writing my first book in 3rd person. My first 4 published books were in 3rd person. I learned to write in deep POV, taking my readers inside my character's head, and allowing them to go on the journey with him or her. 

Take Your Writing Fears & Turn Them into Writing Confirmation

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson

I know there are a lot of things writers are afraid of. The trick is not to let those fears keep us from writing.  The list of things I'm afraid of—in regards to writing—is long and some of the things there are ridiculous. But I learned a long time ago, we are all afraid of silly things. So, since the scariest season is at hand, I'm going to try to give you a different way of looking at some of the most common fears. 

Harnessing AI for Writers: Boosting Productivity and Creativity

by Zena Dell Lowe @ZenaDellLowe

In the digital age, artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing various fields, and the realm of writing is no exception. While some writers are skeptical about integrating AI into their creative process out of fear that it may dilute the authenticity of their work or replace human creativity altogether, the truth is that AI can be an invaluable tool for enhancing productivity and fostering creativity. By leveraging AI, writers can streamline their workflow, overcome writer's block, and refine their craft in ways previously unimaginable.

Wordle and Writing: What to Do When You Fail

by Lori Hatcher

How many Wordle players do we have out there?

For the uninitiated, Wordle is a web-based game where players try to guess a five-letter word in six tries or less. Participants receive feedback after each guess. Wordle has a daily solution, and everyone attempts to guess the same word. During 2023, Wordle was played 4.8 billion times. 

So yes, I see your hands.

We’re word nerds. We love opportunities to exercise our knowledge of the English language, whether we’re writing a short story, editing a blog post, or competing with thousands of other word lovers to guess the winning word.

Coping with a Writer's Fear of the Blank Page

by Henry McLaughlin @RiverBendSagas

Get it down. Take chances. It may be bad, but it's the only way you can do anything really good. William Faulkner

How many of us hesitate to start writing? Even authors who have been at it for a while have this hesitation.

This is sometimes referred to a writer’s block. Sometimes, writer’s block comes because we have no idea what to write next.

9 Characteristics of a Seasoned Writer

by DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills

A seasoned writer is not one who has been attempting publication for years, but a person who has successfully achieved their dream of publication and is striving to reach more writing goals. I’ve been writing and publishing for nearly thirty years. Changes in the industry, marketing, promotion, social media, and reader preferences keep me on my toes. The following traits will help the success and longevity of your writing career.

20 Scary Things People Actually Say to Writers

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson

In honor of October I thought I’d dust off this old post and share it again. It truly is scary what people will say to writers without thinking! 

I’ve also added my rebuttals to some of these thoughtless observations, and I’m happy to report that I’ve yet to give into the temptation to utter them aloud, no matter how badly I wanted to.