As intermediate authors, you've likely established a writing routine and completed a few projects. Now it's time to refine your process and take your craft to the next level. Let's break down the writing journey into three phases: Research and Planning, Drafting, and Revision, with advanced strategies for each. Phase 1: Research and Planning (The …
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Updates: I thought I'd start off with some exciting news for myself. The first draft of Wasted Away, a fantasy short story, is complete. I haven't finished a short story since I wrote one for a competition that they didn't even give me the auto-reply rejection letter. It's almost felt like I couldn't narrow my …
Sometimes knowing how to prepare for the new year is to review your previous year.
Holiday stories can last forever or fizzle out in a moment. Look at some examples of what's lasted and what hasn't in this post to further develop your writing.
Recap: Last week I gave you and your loved ones some ideas for Christmas gifts for writers. Where sometimes knowing what to ask for, or what to gift a writer, author, or whichever title you prefer, is the hardest. It’s nice to have some ideas. Did you take any of last week’s ideas into account? …
Kenneth W. Myers 