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Like The Dinosaurs
Like The Dinosaurs by Patrick Nilan Like the Dinosaurs is my sample entry for the Summer Fun Writing Contest. It…

8 Tips For Writing Songs
It can be difficult to find tips for writing songs. Many feel like writing a song is a gift that…

Write About Music in a Book
Not every author will want to write about music. For some though, it can be extremely important. This is especially…

7 Short Story Reading Benefits
There are several short story reading benefits that many readers overlook. We are already aware of the benefits of writing…

How to Overcome Writer’s Block
If there is one thing every writer wants to know it is how to overcome writer’s block. Almost every writer…

How to Express Your Book’s Theme
It can be tough for you as an author to express your book’s theme. That being said, the theme in…

Writing With Active Voice
Writing with an active voice is an ideal way to give your story more energy and a direct feel. This…

How to Win Writing Contests
It can be helpful to know how to win writing contests. With so many entries it may seem impossible for…

7 Tips For Writing a Dialogue
Writing a dialogue between characters can be tough for many authors. However, it does not have to be. These tips…
Summer Fun Writing Contest
Welcome to the Summer Fun Writing Contest! Summer is a great time to get outside, enjoy some sun, and relax…

6 Tips to Come Up With Ideas For a Short Story
It can be extremely difficult to come up with ideas for a short story. Almost every short story idea can…

The Importance of Experimenting With Writing
Experimenting with writing is a great way to find your voice as a writer and write more unique books. A…

The Basics of Focusing on Writing
Focusing on writing is a struggle for many writers. Picture this scenario. You just came up with an idea for…

How to Express Your Book’s Theme
As an author, you need to learn to express your book’s theme. For your book to stick in the mind…

When is it Time to Edit Your Story?
I have already written a post explaining that the writing phase is no time to edit your story. While you…

How to Write a Short Story
Every writer knows what a short story is, but that does not mean they know how to write one. If…

4 Tips for Balancing Writing With Work
Balancing writing with work or school can be brutal. Yet, it is something all writers will have to go through,…

How To Take Criticism as a Writer
You are going to have to take criticism as a writer. If you did not realize this, I am sorry…

How to Shift the POV in a Novel
For those of you who do not know, POV stands for point of view. In this case, I am specifically…

4 Tips for Writing Guest Posts
Writing strong guest posts is one of the best ways to grow your author platform. For those of you who…

Fitted to a Frame
Fitted to a Frame by Melaney Love Dear reader, the story I’m about to tell may seem fantastic. But make…

True Guardians
Ever since I was a child, I always had this uncontrollable fear inside me, so uncontrollable to the point I…

Malicious Code
They said a text document would be fine, so I’m just going to write my account down here and send…
Scary Story Contest
Nothing can be more frightening for a writer than entering their work into a competitive contest. As our Halloween treat…

Tater Tots
I lean against the wall in a cube room with bubblegum-flavored gum in my mouth. The smart board or as…

Overboard!
“You know I hate you,” Charlie said as he tried to cross his arms, but his life vest was too…

At Summer’s End
The car rolled to a stop along the sidewalk, “Beach Boys” was playing in the background. “Now listen, mom wants…

Daisies of the Summer
The daisies this year were beautiful. Vibrant, feathery petals had taken over the flower bed, so much that the marigolds…

Summer of Mystery
‘The glaring sun set our souls aflame, the sand beneath our feet sang to us and the glee we held…

The Journey
The Journey Dogo just informed me that it is once again time for the yearly Journey. The ritual Journey, which…