How to Work Out What’s Holding You Back as a Writer
Sometimes the things holding us back aren’t what we think they are. Take writer’s block: we blame...
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How to Run a Successful Blog Course FAQ
What’s the first thing you want to know when deciding if something’s for you? Maybe you want to...
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Creating Atmosphere in Writing: The Ultimate Guide
One thing many writers struggle with is creating the right atmosphere for their book, story, poem...
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How to Silence Your Inner Critic
Most of us have that little voice in our head that tells us we’re not good enough. Some...
Read MoreWe’ve Got a Brand New Look!
Even before the days of The Writer’s Cookbook, i dreamed of setting up a magazine-style site. It would look a certain way, be open to contributions from anyone, and be able to make money. Over the last week, I’ve...
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How to Create Fantasy Names for People and Places
This is a guest post by Mathew Gallagher. If (like me) you’re not entirely in touch with reality,...
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How to Structure a Blog Post
Learn how to run a money-making blog in my new course, How to Run a Successful Blog! Writing...
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How to Find the Time to Write
Finding the time to write can be difficult no matter what your situation is. Working around...
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15 Easy Ways to Make Money as a Writer
Many writers want to make money from their craft. Some may be embarrassed to admit it. Some may...
Read MorePlot Factory Review
Plot Factory is a browser-based writing software. Its USP is that its focus is on helping you to plot your story. It has some of the most in-depth plotting, character development, and world building tools that I’ve seen in any...
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How to Get Started with Scrivener
New to Scrivener? Intimidated by its interface? I hear you. When I first started using Scrivener,...
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This is a guest post by Katherine Hetzel. Creative writing workshops sound easy to do—you just find a load of different prompts, give them to the people who come, and let them write about them. ‘Simples,’ to...
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