Advice to Soothe Self-doubt By Sheila Arellano As writers, we’ve all felt that crushing dread that leads us to doubt every word we’ve written. Rejection is present regardless of which stage of the writing process we are in. We can receive a rejection from a friend, an agent, a colleague or an editor, which isContinue reading “How to Handle Rejection as a Writer”
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It’s Okay to Shelve Your Book
Why shelving your book doesn’t mean you’ve failed By Megan Amato Did your heart give a little squeeze just from reading the title? Apologies. I know this is a topic that always has given me the sense of nausea that’s usually attached to failure—and that’s something we need to talk about. I am going toContinue reading “It’s Okay to Shelve Your Book”
How to Outline a Book
Methods for Planning a Novel By Sheila Arellano When that new idea ignites your imagination, the world becomes very exciting. At that moment, all you want to do is start writing. But sometimes—and I know pantsers will disagree here—it is good to take a step back and analyze where your story is going before youContinue reading “How to Outline a Book”
Choosing Themes for Your Stories
How to Pick and Develop Themes in Your Writing
I struggle with finishing first drafts. What can I do about it?
By: Lindsay Fortin I love to write, but I have a difficult time finishing first drafts. Oftentimes I get caught up in the prose, the planning, the details… One time I spent a year and a half on a project and only got to the 22,000 word mark. That’s fine, by the way, if that’sContinue reading “I struggle with finishing first drafts. What can I do about it?”
Writing and Mental Health
Writing is like a comb that untangles the mind and heals the heart.
Imposter Syndrome: The Voice in the Back of Your Head
Ideas to overcome self doubt in your writing journey
Weaving Myths and Legends into Your Writing
Advice to help you embed myths and legends in storytelling.
How to Create Vivid Fantasy Worlds
By Sheila Arellano We’ve all experienced that sudden spark of creativity, that moment when we see our magical worlds clearly in our heads and we rush to our computer to write. Being a fantasy writer is fun and exciting because we have complete freedom over the worlds we create. The only limit is our imagination!Continue reading “How to Create Vivid Fantasy Worlds”
Balancing Writing With Everyday Life
By Mariah Prouse Alright, so let’s play a game. Give yourself a point for each of the things you have to deal with in your everyday life from the list below: 1- Job: full or part time 2- School: full or part time 3- Kid(s) and/or Pet(s) 4- Chores: Errands, cooking, laundry…do I need toContinue reading “Balancing Writing With Everyday Life”
Secret Writers Guild 