A foundational course in most philosophy programs is "Critical Thinking," and the lessons it imparts can be applied to all endeavours and academic pursuits. Of course, this includes writing.
Critical thinking is all about learning to ignore your gut instincts...
Searching for that perfect word or phrase to use in your writing can be a frustrating endeavour. The thesaurus isn't turning up anything that quite captures what you're trying to express and you know the perfect word choice is just...
If there is one thing we consistently hear, it is that our journals are pretty darn beautiful. Unfortunately, this compliment is often followed up with a note about how the books are so gorgeous that they are intimidating to...
The great part about being an aspiring writer is that advice and inspiration are never too far away. Writing is an art as old as time, and over the centuries those who call themselves "writers" have taken to philosophising...
We don't refer to our journals as "companions" for nothing – when you get into the habit of daily writing, a journal can function as a confidant, co-conspirator and encouraging friend. Writing down your private thoughts, as opposed to...
If it seems difficult to fit all your ideas into one novel, then writing a short story feels like an impossible hurdle. However, if you are celebrating National Short Story Month or taking part in the Story-a-Day Challenge, you...
For some people, the possibilities a blank book suggests are inspiring. For many of us though, they're simply overwhelming. To take the fear out of writing on that first blank page, we've lined up five unconventional ways of using...
May is a wonderful month. It brings Mother's Day, the end of April showers and a variety of reading and writing awareness opportunities!
This coming month is not only "Get Caught Reading Month" and the American "National Short Story Month" but...
It is no secret that we are big believers in Strunk and White's Elements of Style. But what other works are important reads for anyone looking to make a career out of writing? There are thousands of great examples of prose...
Criticism, whether it's constructive or disparaging, can hurt. Unfortunately a harsh reality of being an author, especially an aspiring-to-be-published one, is that you are going to receive more than your fair share of it. We can offer all the encouraging...