Writing “rules” are tools meant to help writers tell the best story possible. They aren’t commandments written on stone by the writing gods. They aren’t even a checklist that you need to follow to a tee. Instead, they should be viewed as tools that writers—especially new writers—can use to write ...
Writing Rules Aren’t Commandments (They’re Tools)
Break Your Writer’s Block With These 10 Exercises
Writer’s block is something every writer has to deal with eventually. The good news is that you don’t have to wait around for inspiration to strike. Sometimes all you need is the right exercise to get the creative juices flowing again. Here are ten writing exercises that have helped me get words ...
Brandon Sanderson’s Real Superpower (It’s Not His Magic Systems)
Critics complain about Brandon Sanderson’s prose. They groan at his massive novels. Some even say he’s overhyped and overrated. But in my opinion, his true superpower completely overshadows all of those criticisms. Brandon Sanderson’s superpower isn’t his worldbuilding, and it isn’t his ...
Why Criticism Is Painful For Writers (And How to Use It to Get Better)
Every writer will eventually face criticism. Whether it’s a novel you’ve spent years writing or a YouTube video you published yesterday, the moment you put your work into the world, someone will have an opinion about it. Some criticism will be thoughtful. Some will be harsh. Some people will ...
What Writers MUST Learn From Patrick Rothfuss
Patrick Rothfuss may be one of the most controversial figures in the fantasy space, but there is no denying that he is an exceptional writer. I would venture to say that if he ever publishes Doors of Stone, it will be just as successful as his first two books. I believe this because he is ...