The Ultimate Writing Guides
Our ultimate writing guides are here to help you get started with writing, whether you’re struggling to get pen to paper or working through your next short story. From business writing tips to alleviating writer’s block, these writing guides will prepare you to start the writing process on the best foot forward.
WRITING PROMPTS
Writing prompts oil the engine and remind us that writing is, in fact, a natural act. In this guide, you will learn not only how to incorporate writing prompts into your practice, but we have also curated a robust collection of creative writing prompts and short story ideas to get you started.
WRITING STYLES
Political speeches, travel guides, recipes, fantasy novels - all are written works created with specific and widely varied purposes. Learn the characteristics of the four main writing styles (expository, descriptive, persuasive, and narrative), when to use each writing style, and how to write in each writing style.
WRITER'S BLOCK
Whether you are working on the next bestseller or simply under a deadline, writer’s block can feel daunting and insurmountable. However, writing is a creative process - what is most important to recognize here is that creativity is not linear. Learn how to overcome writer's block in this guide.
SELF-PUBLISH A BOOK
Self-published books and self-publishers are on the rise but the question of how to self publish a book can still be an intimidating one. In this guide, you will learn the steps to self-publishing your book, from start to launch, as well as steps to grow and sustain your sales.
HOW TO WRITE A SHORT STORY
The art of the short story lays in its name - the length. Novels allow more wriggle room to meander and explore, whereas short stories demand a gripped audience from the start. Every word counts and the editing chopping block is swift. In this guide, you will learn the basic steps of how to write a short story.
27 WRITING TIPS
Many writers will recommend entire books dedicated to the craft of writing - and yes, it is certainly worth the study - however, bite-size writing tips are often what we need to fuel the pen. Treat them as focus points in developing your craft, reminders, or starting points for a new cycle of exploration and learning.
THE WRITING PROCESS
Hollywood’s version of the writing process is as such - magically disillusioned and always spontaneous - and not to say this romanticization can’t be a reality, but more often than not, the writing process is intentional, methodical, and equally science as it is art.
BUSINESS WRITING
Ineffective business writing lacks etiquette, style, and appropriate formatting, and can result in a loss of productivity, morale, and even profits. In today’s digital age, refining your writing skills and business communication is critical.
HOW TO WRITE A MEMOIR
You don’t need to be a celebrity or have lived through a lifetime of harrowing events to write a memoir. The only requirement is a unique personal story that only you can tell. No matter your inspiration, the memoir writing process can provide you reflection points and a fresh perspective you may not arrive at on your own.
