This article dives into how homeschool conventions may be the answer to your low budget for writing conferences– even if you’re not homeschooled.
Category: Writing Tips
From Fanfiction to Fandom: How to Turn Fanfic Characters into Characters You Can Use
This article shows you how you can turn your fanfiction OCs into characters who can stand on their own in an original work.
From the Horse’s Eyes: Three Questions to Ask to Write Better Stories from a Horse’s Point of View
In this article I break down the dos and don’ts of writing stories from a horse’s POV, as well as three questions you can ask to make your story stronger.
How to Come Up with Horse Story Ideas that are Original and High-Concept + 5 Writing Prompts to Get You Started
If you’ve ever struggling to come up with an original idea for a horse story, then you’re not alone. This article will help you find a story idea that you love and turn it into a novel you can write.
Fanfictions: What is the Point?
Why write fanfics? This article explains exactly why writing fanfics can both be a strength– and a detriment– to your writing
Do Parents Have a Place in Stories?
The cultural normal of parents being another obstacle has gone on for far to long in modern-day story. Today I show how you can include your character’s parents in the story both genuinely and realistically.
Find Your Start: Five Tips for Writing a Better Beginning
Ever get stuck writing the first chapter? In the second part of my NaNoWriMo Writing Helps series, I talk about how to write an awesome first chapter that will suck readers in and keep them hooked.
How to Write Strong Male Characters
Modern media often uses the same stereotypes for guys, either making them unrealistically strong or overly feminized. This article will help you write male characters that are not only realistic, but resonate with your readers.
The Value of Re-Reading: The Best Books Are Worth Going Back To
Rereading is a valuable literary skill for not just writers, but for anyone who loves books. But what makes a book worth a reread? Why should we reread?
An Opportunity for Writers
If you’ve ever dreamt of becoming an author, of using your words to change the lives of others, then this is for you.