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...
Whenever inspiration is far from striking, it helps to seek the advice of successful authors who have been in the same predicament.
When you've tried the usual methods of seeking creative flow, give these four tips a try and...
For our "X Questions With" series, we're speaking with talented individuals from around the world who have inspired us with their creativity and passion. If you have a story to tell or someone you'd like to see profiled, let...
The pros and cons of freelance writing can look remarkably similar. Pro: You're your own boss. Con: Nobody is watching out for your deadlines, finding you assignments or making sure you get paid a working wage.
If you love to...
We are pleased to be able to bring back Following Lisa (who we recently interviewed) for today's Writing Wednesday. If you missed our interview with Lisa, you can read it here. And be sure to check out her blog...
September is here and for many of us it means back-to-school season. While that might look different this year, the thought of brand-new school supplies and the excuse to buy new stationery always gets us excited. And as creatives and...
We are past halfway through NaNoWriMo. It probably hasn’t been easy, but you are almost there! Inspired by comments from this year’s participants, we have compiled a list of how to stay motivated to write. We hope to help...
The Haiku Foundation has named April 17th as a day to celebrate the haiku art form. While we've probably all heard someone struggle to fit an entire poem into seventeen on (almost like a syllable), this type of poetry...
Summer is well and truly here; the sun is shining and jackets are a thing of the past. If that isn't the case where you are, you're probably dreaming of where to head for some much-needed vitamin D.
Planning a...
Our Peek Inside… series takes a look inside people's personal journals to celebrate their imaginations and inspire others.
This month we're taking a look at Alaa Heikal's friendship-inspired journals:
This is my very first journal which a really dear friend got...