On What it Means to be a Writer

Lots of people talk about what it takes to write.  And what it takes when you feel “writer’s block.” The definition of a writer is “one who writes”.  That’s it.  That’s all.  That doesn’t take confidence.  Or talent, whatever that means. Usually people make it too complicated. We once heard of something that really helps:  [...]

Answers to Your First Batch of Questions

We recently sent out a note to our subscribers asking for questions about writing.  (You can still ask more questions.  Just go here: http://www.TipsOnWriting.net/question.html ) We also asked for any other type of questions, but didn’t promise any accuracy in those answers.  We really don’t know who put the bop in the bop she bop [...]

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