Writing is often seen as a solitary pursuit, a journey of introspection and self-expression. The writer, alone in a quiet room, faces the blank page, wrestling with ideas, characters, and words. It’s a beautiful, albeit lonely, process. However, in this digital age, where distractions are abundant, and procrastination lurks behind every click, finding the motivation and inspiration to write can be challenging. This is where the power of writing groups and workshops comes into play. These communities of writers offer a structured, supportive, and collaborative environment where your skills can flourish and your creative spirit can thrive. In this article, we will delve deeper into the many advantages of joining a writing group or workshop, from enhancing your craft and…
Sometimes you see an article or blog post that grabs you and holds you by the throat. Other times you pass them by with very little interest at all. What’s the difference between a hit and a flop? It doesn’t matter how brilliant or thoughtful your work is if your readers aren’t interested in sticking around to see what you have to say. Hooking your readers from the very first line isn’t difficult if you consider the following factors that I used in my recent post job: Start with a great headline Brian Clark of Copyblogger knows all about the psychology behind magnetic headlines. The same principle goes for blog posts, magazine articles, and non-fiction books. If the title doesn’t…
There is an icky, creepy bug that may be surrounding your daily life, seeping into everything you do. Without you even realizing it. That bug is toxic language. And once it gets a hold of you, it slowly begins to destroy, attacking your confidence, your outlook and your writing. What Is Toxic Language? Toxic language is anything negative that you tell yourself, especially when it comes to your writing. It’s words like “can’t” and “should” and phrases like “have to” that make up the toxicity. Words like these take your power away. When you use toxic language all the time, you are programming yourself to believe it (even subconsciously) and that will start to take a toll on your self…