Artists. We all know the cliché: beret wearing, cigarette smoking, tortured by inner demons and possibly speaking with a Parisian accent. But does this stereotype really ring true for today's modern artist? We doubt it.
Positive and negative, we've unpacked some of...
From the pains of sitting at a desk for extended periods of time to the fear of never finishing your manuscript, nobody understands the pressures of writing quite like professional authors.
So this Writing Wednesday, don't just take our advice...
There is a certain amount of editing that goes hand-in-hand with the writing process. But the biggest changes usually come once the first draft is complete and, ideally, you run it by your editor. However, if you are not in...
In a recent two-part Peek Inside article, we helped Laura upgrade her current journalling style to make her notebook pages more visually appealing. One great way to improve the overall look of your journal entries is to add a...
What makes a piece of writing "good"? Is it entirely subjective? After all, every writer has his or her fans so you can't please everyone, can you?
Of course not, but when it comes to captivating readers and crafting prose that...
Knowing your audience is an important part of marketing and promoting your book. Though you may believe that you don't write for any particular "type" of person, there is indeed a way to classify your work and it is...
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.
Previously on Peek Inside... Laura's Journals
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Like any muscle, your brain needs to stay active in order to achieve its peak potential. Just as you would before any workout, it is important to warm up before getting into the act of writing. Here are five quick...
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.
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If you are like us, you appreciate everything you can find online but have never really considered how it got here. This can be especially true for eBooks. We know who wrote them originally, and possibly even the name of the...