Creativity doesn’t have to come at the expense of profitability—here’s how to build a business as a creative entrepreneur without losing your artistic spark. You love what you do—painting, writing, designing, making music—but let’s be real: exposure doesn’t pay the bills. Balancing art and business as a creative entrepreneur can feel like an impossible trade-off—pursue […]
How to Use Character Flaws (and 73 Examples For Your Stories)
Perfect characters are boring. Flaws drive tension, connection, and plot. Here’s how to use them without going over the top. Perfect characters are boring. No one wants to read about someone who’s always right, always good, and never struggles. What keeps readers hooked is watching flawed, real characters fight their battles, make mistakes, and grow. […]
The Art of Plotting: Save the Cat Beat Sheet Demystified
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, […]