Writing has always been a form of therapy for me. It helped in my youth while living with an abusive father and to this day, I can use writing to exert those negative emotions rather than taking my frustrations out… Read More ›
Writing Tips
Writing Tip: 7 Ways to Write about Love
Ah, love; a dreadful bond, and yet, so easily severed. So says Davey Jones in Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End, after having his own heart ripped out to remain buried in a chest. Most of us know how… Read More ›
Tips on Creating a Decent Author Photo
Not all of us are photogenic. I know I’d rather be behind the camera than in front of it. Since we writers strive to have our work in the limelight, we have to expect at some time, our photos will… Read More ›
Writing Tip: Substituting Words
One should never write without a Thesaurus. A writer should try to refrain from overused words like sad, happy, good etc. When you do find a synonym, be sure to double check the definition to make sure it’s meaning has… Read More ›
Writing Tip: Don’t Fuel the Fire
In a world filled with people who fight anxiety and depression on a daily basis, maybe it is time for writers to stop adding fuel to the fire. Many of us can relate to walking in darkness; fighting demons that… Read More ›
Writing Tip: Another Perspective
I take a lot of photos, as I am always looking for something eye-catching to use for the backgrounds for my poetry. When I see people using their phones, they are always looking straight ahead or taking selfies. When I… Read More ›
Writing Tip: Reflective Writing
January is usually the month most people reflect on the past year. We wish to refresh our mind’s mental state and hope that we can make some improvements for the days to come. Some of us want to be better… Read More ›
Writing Tip: Resolutions for Writers
If one of your goals for the New Year is to write more, then don’t let anything get in your way. To be a better writer, you have to never stop writing. In between the chaos of life, there has… Read More ›
Writing Tip: Holiday Images
Christmas Day has come and gone. You probably ate too much. Some of us might be happy the family gatherings are over. Others can’t wait to attack all the sales in stores. Use events this week to reflect on some… Read More ›
Writing Tip: A Season to be Inspired
The holidays are always a busy time of the year for most of us. There is often much to do at our jobs, we have our own personal list of things to do during this time of year, and in… Read More ›