Academic Writing (Student Writers)

Writing Guides and Textbooks

Though I've always been a fiction writer, my first online writing endeavors were actually mostly nonfiction. While working as a Graduate...

Secrets of “Show, Don’t Tell”: What It Really Means and How to Do It Well

A question I'm asked repeatedly: What about “Show, Don’t Tell”? How do I do it? What are the rules?

What to Do When Writing Sucks

What to do when it suddenly feels like writing sucks and you wonder why you ever decided to do this in the first place.

How to Self-Edit Your Writing

A good self-edit can make a huge difference in your writing, but only if you know how to do it well. Here are 7 tips to help you self-edit..

Call for Community

Writing is solitary, but I have learned how much stronger and better, my writing can be when I have the benefit of a writing community.

How to Overcome the Fear of Sharing Your Writing

How do you overcome the fear of others reading your work? The simplest answer to this is actually the most difficult to execute...

Overcoming Writer’s Block

Are you currently struggling with Writer’s Block? Check out 3 of my previous posts for tips on how to overcome it!

Tips for Revising

If you want your writing to be the best it can be, you will eventually need to revise. here are my top 4 tips for revision.

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