Category: writing-tips
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3 Years to Publish My Poetry Book – What I Learned
The Journey to Self-Publishing For years, I dreamed of getting my work published. I decided to start with poetry, thinking it would be faster. I was wrong. Poetry books take just as much time—if not more. Finding the right poems for a cohesive collection is challenging. I wanted my poetry book to build my readership…
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You Can Design Your Own Book Cover — Here’s How
Do you want to design your own book cover, but keep hearing that you shouldn’t? Many articles strongly push authors to hire professional cover designers. Others say you can do it yourself. I am not here to pressure you into hiring a professional. Chances are, you have found this article because you cannot afford one…
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What Genre Are You Writing In? When Your Story Becomes Multiple Genres
Have you ever started writing a short story or novel in one genre, only to realize later that it turned into something completely different? This has happened to me more than once. I enjoy writing mysteries and police procedurals, but when I’m working on a story, I often find myself adding romantic elements along the…
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What Your Writer’s Block Might Be Telling You
You sit down to write, only to realize that your story has somehow swum away and refuses to return. The ideas that once felt clear suddenly feel distant. The scene you were excited to write won’t come together. Writer’s block can feel frustrating, but most of the time it isn’t random. Usually, it’s a sign…
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Writing Prompts: Do They Help Writers or Hinder Them?
Photo by: Roman Bulatov Do Writing Prompts Actually Help Writers? Have you ever created and finished a story from a writing prompt? I can’t say that I have—but I have started many ideas from them. I’m not always sure if their purpose is to spark an idea, to guide you into finishing a story or…
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Is Your Poetry Falling Flat? How to Improve Your Poems
Photo by: Irina Kvyatkovskaya What is Making Your Poetry Fall Flat? What is making your poetry fall flat? Could it be your words? Could it be you’ve lost interest, or need to leave it to marinate for a while? Sometimes, simply changing a word makes a difference. Are You Repeating the Same Words in Your…
C. N. Garraway 