Outline a novel without sucking the life out of it. This structure-first approach keeps the story moving—and your brain on board. The first time I wrote a novel, I did so in the most difficult way a writer can. That is, I decided I would write a novel, opened up a blank page and proceeded […]
Writing Sprints: Use This Strategy to Write Thousands of Words a Day
Thousands of words. Zero perfectionism. Writing sprints aren’t just fast—they’re freeing. Here’s how to make them work. There I was, happily living out my dream career as a freelance journalist. Traveling to new cities, meeting interesting people, filing two or three stories a week. I had made it. I was a successful writer, making a […]
What is NaNoWriMo? How to Win the National Novel Writing Month in 2025
Whether it’s your first NaNoWriMo or your fifth, here’s how to hit 50K with your sanity (mostly) intact—and actually enjoy the ride. Imagine a month-long party where writers from all over the world come together to write. There are no dress codes in this party (you can wear an Oodie, you can wear make-up, or […]
100 Creative Writing Prompts to Inspire Your Writing
Blank page? No problem. These 100 writing prompts will kickstart your creativity in fiction, nonfiction, or whatever comes next. Starting a new project feels like stepping into a world of endless possibilities, yet it can also be like staring into the abyss of the unknown. While the battle between a writer and their blank page […]
How to Write a Novel in a Month: A 30-Day Plan for Success
This isn’t a writing challenge. It’s a blueprint. Here’s how to write a novel in a month and actually enjoy it. It started out as a joke: Could I write a publishable novel in a month? My first novel had taken five years to write and an additional two years of editing before my literary […]