Writing

If you are new to writing, getting started is easier than you think. Here are some useful tips for new writers. Writing is all about inspiration. Of course, it is a matter of discipline to a certain point. However, most of the writing process requires inspiration. All qualified writers with years of experience face the…

Today we’ll uncover 9 bad writing habits that can actually ruin your career as a writer, blogger, reporter, etc. There’s no exact timeframe to eliminate bad habits and clear your mind for inspiration. It can vary from 72 hours to more than 21 days because some long-lasting habits are ingrained at our neural level. They can…

As an author, you want to know how to get people to read your book. But you need to understand today’s publishing market. The latest revolution in the book publishing industry is the ebook, and it is right up there with the printing press. Suddenly, you can get any book you want at a lower…

Creativity has often been linked to depression or a mood disorder. I wrote a short post some time ago about depression and writing. But I didn’t give much thought to the connection. It was only voicing, in a light-hearted way, an episode from my own experience. But I was surprised by how many people read…

Some years ago now, I clearly recall my doctor telling me that there was a definitive link between writing and depression. The only problem with his link was that he had no idea if writers became depressed through writing. Or if living with depression miraculously manufactured the circumstances for people to start writing. So why…

Tom Waits’ writing, like all good writers, avoids common collocations and tired clichés. Waits has a way with words. And even though he writes songs, he should inspire writers and authors. His words are memorable for one very simple reason. He never uses a common collocation. Instead, he surprises and sometimes shocks with his choice…