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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...
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...
You often hear advice for breaking bad habits, but what about those good habits you actually want to form? If you are going to take on any new rituals when it comes to your writing routine, consider picking up...
It's already the beginning of September and, while it may not technically be autumn yet, there is a chill in the air that you cannot deny. Rather than bemoaning the end of yet another summer, let's celebrate the creative inspiration that the...
This week on Writing Wednesday, we are pleased to welcome Caroline from Culture Coverage as a guest blogger. Check out her tips for promoting your work (for free) below! You have overcome numerous setbacks and dedicated countless hours to perfecting...
The end of summer signals the beginning of a new school year and whether you are a student, a teacher or simply a life-long learner, developing better note-taking skills is always a useful endeavour. The key to taking really...
Our Peek Inside… series takes a look inside people's journals to celebrate their imagination and inspire others. Please send us an email if you have a project that you would like to be featured. This week we are getting an...
Homophones, homonyms, homographs and heteronyms. These words all sound pretty similar, which is fitting because they are used to describe the many ways similar-sounding or -spelled words can actually differ. This may sound like a boring language lesson but...
If you are an aspiring writer, it might be tempting to skip the professional editing route to save some money. Using a book-loving friend, relative or coworker as a proofreader can seem like an easy and cost-efficient decision when...
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...