How to Write a Novel Outline
Congratulations on the momentous decision to start writing a novel! I hope your brain is brimming with plot ideas and character arcs. The start of a new writing project should…
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 MoreHow to Write a Podcast Script: A Step-by-Step Guide
Want more advice on how to write a podcast script? Check out Cara Stevens’ Zoom webinar How to Start a Podcast. Cara J. Stevens is an author, editor, podcaster and book…
Read MoreHow to Start a Poem (When You Don’t Know Where to Start)
How do you start a poem? Where does it start? What does the poet do to step inside a poem? Writing poetry can feel daunting, particularly when the blank page…
Read MoreCreative Writing Classes for Adults: Everything to Know Before You Enroll
There are hundreds of creative writing classes for adults, both online and in a city near you. Adult learners looking to work on their writing skills will find no shortage…
Read MoreThe Hardest Part of Being a Writer
Earlier this month, we asked writers from all walks of life: “What’s the biggest thing holding you back in your writing?” One hundred forty-four answered us. Among twenty options—everything from…
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 MoreWhat is Poetry?: Helping You Define Poetry for Yourself
What is poetry? Well, it’s the oldest form of literature, a full-throated inquiry into the human experience, a means of compressing life into the fewest words, etc. All of these…
Read MoreCreative Writing Programs: Finding the Right Fit for Your Learning
Creative writing programs give writers the knowledge and confidence they need to write effectively. It used to be that the MFA was the primary avenue for career-oriented writers to develop…
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…
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