So you've joined a writing group and now you're ready to workshop a story with your peers. You read your story-swapping partner's piece and... now what? Never fear. I have nine tips for writing fiction critiques that will make other authors love workshopping with you. The preferred method for writing fiction critiques varies from group … Continue reading Writing Fiction Critiques: 9 Tips to Become a Great Story-Swapping Partner
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How to Plot Your Novel: 5 Ways to Write Your Bestseller
So you want to write a novel — now what? Well, unless you plan to pull 100,000-plus words from where the sun don't shine, you're going to want to do a bit of plotting before you begin. It's ultimately up to you to decide how to plot your novel, but I've picked out five methods … Continue reading How to Plot Your Novel: 5 Ways to Write Your Bestseller
How to Write a Press Release That Will Get Attention
Want to see your new venture covered on the biggest, most relevant websites and reap all the business benefits thereof? Knowing how to write a press release that will get your project the attention it deserves can mean the difference between earning widespread coverage and languishing in the social media void. In the Digital Age, small businesses … Continue reading How to Write a Press Release That Will Get Attention
How to Write Evergreen Content
When I first began to look for writing jobs, it seemed like every potential employer wanted pitches for evergreen articles as part of the application package. I grew discouraged, because I didn't know how to write evergreen content. Really, I wasn't even sure where to begin. A quick Google search for "how to write evergreen content" turns … Continue reading How to Write Evergreen Content
How to Write a Resume with No Experience
Newbie job applicants are often surprised to learn that employers want to see resumes for entry-level listings. Knowing how to write a resume with no experience is an essential life skill, and it can make all the difference between breaking into your field or stagnating in a non-degreed position. I've geared this guide toward helping fresh college … Continue reading How to Write a Resume with No Experience