You've heard people say that the best way for writers to improve is to read, read, read. It's true! When writers read, we soak up strategies and skills that can only improve our writing. If you want to supercharge that growth, why not get intentional about your...

When you compare your first inkling of an idea to someone's finished book, you're likely to feel discouraged. Ideas are flighty, feathery, and to be treasured. Instead of judging your ideas, why not play around with them a bit and see where they might take you? You're...

Sometimes young writers tell me they feel like a scene is boring. They wonder: Should I add something exciting, dangerous, explosive? Today, we're focusing on how to make the kinds of scenes that keep readers turning page after page. What keeps them reading might...

  For strong writers, blocks can be wildly discouraging. When words usually flow smoothly from pencil to page, obstacles are tricky to navigate. Struggling writers develop persistence and patience with every writing task. However, stronger writers don't always...