Lifestyle and Wellness
How to Become a Writer
Becoming a writer is actually quite easy. Contrary to the stereotype that writers are divinely-gifted recluses or quirky Beatniks, the truth is, anyone who writes is a writer. Yes, including…
Read MoreWriting Recommendations from 2024
As we begin the last month of the year, I’ve been reflecting on the things that have shaped my writing life in 2024. Fiction has a way of connecting us—offering…
Read MoreThe 45 Best Gifts for Writers in Your Life
Professional authors chime in on gift ideas for writers—both during the holidays and any time of year. If you’re looking for the best gifts for writers in your life, look…
Read MoreSpiritual Journaling: How to Keep a Spiritual Journal, and 46 Spiritual Journal Prompts
If you have an active spiritual practice, I strongly recommend keeping a spiritual journal. I’ve been spiritually journaling regularly for the past three years, and my personal spiritual growth over…
Read MoreNegative Capability: What It Is and How to Access It
What is “negative capability”? In brief, when we as writers or artists are able to allow complexities and uncertainties in our work—without trying to resolve them—we are expressing negative capability.…
Read MoreWhat is Free Writing? + Prompts to Elevate Your Writing Process
If you’re trying to write but can’t get the words flowing, free writing can jumpstart the writing process. Free writing is a no-pressure method of simply getting words on the…
Read MoreWellness Journaling: How to Journal for Wellness
Keeping a wellness journal allows us to monitor our health in a way that’s both freeing and healing. Traditionally, journaling is a way to keep a written record of our…
Read MoreHow to Bless Others
In this article, we’ll discuss how to bless people with words. This article isn’t religious, and it looks at blessing in a general sense. We’ll offer 7 simple steps to…
Read MoreHow to Start Journaling: Practical Advice on How to Journal Daily
If you’re exploring how to start a journal, I can’t recommend it highly enough. Journaling has transformed my life, and it can do the same for you. In this article,…
Read More“Show, Don’t Tell” in Creative Writing
“Show, don’t tell” is one of the simplest guidelines in creative writing, and one of the most helpful. In short, it encourages writers to transmit experiences to the reader, rather…
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