Tag: writing-tips

  • Inspiration: Now Available During Inconvenient Hours

    Inspiration: Now Available During Inconvenient Hours

    By: Shalisha Bynoe Great stories often pretend to spring from divine inspiration, but in reality, most ideas crawl out of the brain like confused houseguests who got lost on the way to a better party. Ideas, despite being the precious fuel of storytelling, are notoriously unreliable. One moment they show up uninvited at three in…

  • Genres: The Art of Avoiding Social Exile

    Genres: The Art of Avoiding Social Exile

    By Shalisha Bynoe Genres have their own unwritten rules but are widely understood. It’s like opening a mystery novel expecting a dead body suspicious characters, and a classic gumshoe to be hot on a trail. In the literary world, genres act as models and blueprints. They don’t just help writers keep the story on track…

  • Breaking Out of the Draft Dungeon

    By: Shalisha Bynoe Writing can be lonely. It’s just you, your keyboard, and the existential dread of a blinking cursor. You may begin to question everything: your plot, characters, life choices… and lunch. But fear not, brave wordsmith! You don’t have to go it alone. In fact, you shouldn’t. Writers need people. Sometimes, the only…

  • The Art Of Writing and Time Management

    The Art Of Writing and Time Management

    In the ever-evolving world, the art of forging genuine connections remains timeless. Whether it’s with colleagues, clients, or partners, establishing a genuine rapport paves the way for collaborative success.