Is there a difference between good writing and being a good writer? We think so. While it’s important to have all the fundamentals of writing down (e.g., grammar, punctuation, proper use of metaphor), there are certain, less tangible qualities that can...
Q: What did the duck say to the bartender? A: Put in on my bill. Some jokes are better than others. Whether you are aiming to write the next The Importance of Being Earnest or Blazing Saddles, or simply looking add some lighter elements to...
Writing a novel in thirty days is an entirely different endeavour than simply writing a novel. In order to accomplish the goal of 1557 words per day (or 50,000 total), you need to schedule your writing in a way you...
When it comes to writing, you want to stand out. For starters, you definitely don’t want to be accused of plagiarism – but even beyond that, creating your own voice distinguishes you from other authors, bringing readers your way on...
A writer’s work is never finished. When one draft is complete there are always revisions to make, and even after your work is published there can be a new edition or creative work calling your name. Because the writing process is ongoing,...
The Wednesday curse of “hump day” doesn’t apply just to office workers but to anyone trying to make it through the monotony of the week. If you find your creativity lagging mid-week, you’re not alone. Break through the dreaded Wednesday...
If you have been writing professionally for a while now, or at least attempting to, you’ve probably learned some writing lessons the hard way. Once you’ve seen your work marked up or rejected enough, the key dos and don’ts of...
Taking time out of your busy life to write in a journal can sometimes feel like a luxury you can’t afford. But daily writing (or at least writing somewhat regularly) can actually help to make that hectic schedule feel more...
Here at the Endpaper Blog, we pride ourselves on giving useful advice to fellow writers. Of course, not every tip out there is actually helpful! Everyone is entitled to his or her own opinion, which means that a lot of...
Writer’s block is one of the most common writing subjects because it happens to every. single. writer. So don’t worry, you’re not alone. There are many ways to help snap yourself out of a creative funk! Sometimes all you need is...