Have you ever had a story idea that felt too big for a short story but not quite sprawling enough for a full-length novel? You’re not alone. Many writers find themselves drawn to the novella—a format ...

Source: Caitlin Regen/2.0 Generic (CC BY 2.0) Sometimes it’s hard to recognize the small incremental ways that we improve from year to year. In a society focused on external accomplishments, we aren't ...

Did you know that George RR Martin, the mastermind behind the epic “A Song of Ice and Fire” series, often writes multiple chapters for each character consecutively? This non-linear approach helps him ...

“Writing is easy. All you have to do is cross out the wrong words.” — Mark Twain As the bestselling author of five books, I can tell you without hesitation that the hardest part of a writer’s job is ...

Source: Caitlin Regen/2.0 Generic (CC BY 2.0) Sometimes it’s hard to recognize the small incremental ways that we improve from year to year. In a society focused on external accomplishments, we aren't ...