Archive for July 2019
How to Break Through Writer’s Block by Turning Within
Sometimes when we sit down to write, our muse eludes us. Perhaps we’re tired. Maybe we feel overwhelmed or don’t know where to start. Instead of looking outside ourselves to begin the writing process, we can also turn within ourselves. If you find that you can not seem to get started with your writing, open…
Read More ...How to Solve Story Problems While You Sleep
I’m fortunate that storytelling comes easily to me. When I sit down to write, I seem to open a creative channel to my muse, listen, and transcribe what I hear. In doing so, I often slip into a meditative state where an hour passes in what feels like only a few minutes. When I read…
Read More ...How Writing Is Like an Artist’s Palette
Writing is like an artist’s palette; only instead of mixing paint, we blend words. A blank page or screen can be as intimidating to a writer as a bare canvas. Don’t think of it as something sacred. A writer cannot afford the luxury of that way of thinking because it keeps him stuck. He fears…
Read More ...How to Overcome Comparing Ourselves to Other Writers and Trust Our Unique Voice
My name is Jef … and I am a perfectionist. I have been seriously and consistently writing since September of 2002, and yet I’ve only submitted my work to be published twice. Why? Because I tell myself I can make it better—and then I’ll submit my work. The truth is that I fear I’m a…
Read More ...How Bad Ideas Create Good Stories
Sometimes writing can be like dating: the grass always seems to be greener at another table with a fatter wallet or bigger boobage. One of the biggest fears at the beginning of a writing project is whether or not a story idea is any good. Sure, the flash of inspiration you experienced last night while…
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