How to Make Writing Fun Again
Seeing our writing as a ‘serious’ venture can lead us to feeling rejected, unhappy, and demotivated with our works in progress. Whether it’s due to difficult themes, or that plot point you just can’t work out, we begin to overthink our work, leading us to be dissatisfied with our writing. Pair that with the string of rejections that comes to all writers and you begin to question if you even want to write any more. It’s all too easy to stop and watch the latest series on Netflix instead. However, it doesn’t have to be that way. Remember when writing was just...fun?
100 Story Prompts for Micro Fiction
In the captivating universe of micro fiction, brevity is the key to unlocking limitless worlds. As you embark on your journey with these prompts, remember that each word is a brushstroke painting the canvas of a compelling tale. Craft with intention, starting close to the end and focusing on the pivotal event. Whether you're drawn to poignant beginnings, heart-wrenching middles, or resonant endings, let your imagination soar. Embrace the challenge, for within these concise narratives lies the potential for boundless creativity. Happy writing, and may your micro stories echo far beyond their limited words!
100 Writing Prompts for Horror Short Stories
Welcome to the chilling realm of nightmares and supernatural tales! In this blog post, we embark on a journey through 100 spine-tingling horror story prompts, each designed to send shivers down your spine and awaken your darkest fears. From cursed mirrors to haunted music boxes, malevolent spirits to parallel dimensions, these prompts offer a myriad of eerie possibilities for crafting your own hair-raising short stories. Whether you're an aspiring writer seeking inspiration or a horror enthusiast hungry for fresh nightmares, delve into the shadows and let your imagination dance with the macabre. Brace yourself for a descent into the unknown, where every twist unveils a new horror waiting to be unleashed.
How to Stop Procrastinating & Write That Story!
Today is the day. You carved out some time in your busy schedule and a quaint little space in the bedroom, lounge, or home office—perhaps in bed— your idyllic writing haven. Your very own literary sanctuary. You burnt the sage, lit the incense, and poured a cuppa your favourite warm beverage or glass of red, maybe even a tot of the green fairy to get the juices flowing. Then you proceeded to. . .
Blank Page Syndrome: What It Is and How to Beat It
We all need a little space from time to time; a little breathing room to let the creative juices flow. But occasionally, space can trigger a problem. Specifically, the space of a blank page can set off an internal response that makes it feel like an insurmountable obstacle. That blank page looms before us like the sheer face of a mountain, and we’re pretty sure we will never get past it. Welcome to Blank Page Syndrome - a very real, very troubling issue for many writers.