Perhaps the last time you encountered a writing prompt was while you attended school and now the last thing you want to do is think about is facing another one. While many people consider prompts as a form of torture that school teachers use on their unwilling students, yet prompts are often willingly used, even embraced, by experienced writers. If you do not see how writing prompts can be useful to you then consider these the following benefits.

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There are three things you absolutely must focus on in order to survive as a freelance writer. You need to focus on your money. You need to focus on marketing. And beneath them all, you need to focus on delivering quality. Great thoughts. First two are fairly obvious. But the third definitely needs to be explained. In this article I’m going to give you three things you need to do in order to focus on delivering quality.

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Based on the title, you would think that I am experienced at feeling inadequate. But of course I’m not… really, no really. I have loads of confidence. Just back off, OK?

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It’s been debated for hundreds of years – can fiction writing actually be taught to someone? Or is it a matter of natural born talent? Is the world of fiction too deeply embedded in creativity to be brought down to elements that can be taught?

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If you want to become an author of children’s books, you need to be able to create new characters and craft stories that grab the attention of young readers. Jackie French is an Australian author of 132 published books. She has been writing for over 17 years and now reveals her secrets to longevity and success as a children’s writer.

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Over the past 30 years – 20 of them spent teaching writers – I’ve discovered what it takes to be successful at the craft, and it’s very simple.

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Writing prompts can offer tremendous writing help for writers at every level of experience and expertise. Who can use writing prompts?

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Have you always wanted to be a freelance writer? Or are you considering moonlighting as a writer to earn some extra income? Although most beginning writers think first of fiction when considering writing as a career choice, there are several questions you may want to consider before making a final decision between fiction and non-fiction. Making the choice that is right for your circumstances can mean the difference between financial success and a drawer full of rejection slips.

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If you’ve had trouble moving your writing project forward this summer, you’re not alone. Even my most motivated coaching clients sometimes find it tough to stay focused and productive during the summer months.
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Whenever you gather writers together they talk about writing. There are many different types of writers. Those who prefer to compose in long-hand or can only write on an old-fashioned manual typewriter. Those who write to music, demand complete silence, or create best surrounded by noise. You have the writers who must plan and outline before they can begin and those who find even talking about a project before it is drafted can stifle their creativity. But one of the most controversial divisions among writers is about whether writing is a skill, craft, or gift.

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