When you sit down to write a novel, there is always this first rush of ideas that often feels exciting. At the moment, you feel like you can take on the world. But after a while, you just feel drained. Somewhere between the inspiration and the final draft, either because you don’t feel like writing…
Inspiration can come from anywhere. Sometimes it’s in the smallest moments: a random thought, a chat with a friend, or even a walk around the block. The word itself comes from the Latin inspiratio, meaning “to breathe into.” And that’s exactly what it feels like, a fresh breath that sparks something new inside you. That’s…
Yes, you should outline your book before writing. Here’s why: Some writers think an outline is too rigid, but it’s actually the opposite. Planning a book takes as much creativity as writing one. You probably have a million ideas swirling; it could be a DIY guide, a fantasy, or a memoir. It’s tempting to dive…
Do you feel like you have to change your writing voice for every topic you write? One day you sound urgent, the next, playful. I used to think this way and praise myself for being versatile until I got feedback that my article lacked depth. Although I didn’t like hearing that, I had to accept…
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