Structure doesn’t have to kill your voice. Save the Cat gives you beats that work—and room to make them your own. Does your plot feel like a chaotic mess that no amount of rewriting can fix? Enter the Save the Cat Beat Sheet—a plotting superhero that helps transform chaos into a compelling story. Created by […]
Writing for a Living: Strategies to Build a Sustainable Career
You can make a living as a writer—but it takes more than just talent. Here’s how to build a writing career that actually pays the bills. So, you want to make a living as a writer? Excellent choice. Who needs a stable paycheck, predictable hours, or the ability to explain their job at family gatherings? But seriously—writing […]
101 Writing Tips That Will Make You a Better Writer
From story craft to mindset, these are the writing tips real writers use when they want to level up—and get unstuck. Writing is an art that takes imagination, a craft that demands skill, and a business that requires strategy. But let’s be real—sometimes it feels like stumbling through a maze blindfolded. For every breakthrough moment, […]
What is Content Writing? 9 Opportunities for Freelance Writers
From email funnels to white papers, content writing covers more ground (and pays more) than most writers think. Here’s where the money is. The digital world runs on content, and for freelance writers, that means endless chances to carve out a niche, grow an audience, and earn well. From thought leadership pieces to SEO-driven articles, […]
How to Write a Fight Scene: 11 Tips for Realistic and Engaging Battles
Fight scenes aren’t just about fists and fancy footwork—they’re about tension, stakes, and keeping readers on the edge of their seats. There’s nothing worse than a fight scene that reads like a bad stage direction. He punched. The other guy ducked. Someone grunted. It was intense. No, it wasn’t. It was a list of things […]