Word magic.
Here’s a popular question about writing short stories: “how do I get ideas for them?” Although the usual answer is “you can find ideas anywhere”, this isn’t helpful. Of course, ideas are everywhere, but you want ideas which fit the form. Authors expect that there’s a trick to finding these ideas. As far as I’m aware, there’s no “trick” as … Read more
Ah, creativity. If only we could be more creative… As it turns out, a pen and paper will help with that. Handwriting has numerous benefits, not only for writers, but for everyone. Yes, writing by hand is slower than typing, and less productive. And you can’t search a physical notebook by clicking on a search icon. (You can. More on … Read more
The holidays are coming: it’s time to kick your content marketing into high gear. Remember to focus on your own content, as well as content for clients. Get creative. Get creative with content marketing: try something new If you do what you always do, you’ll get what you always get. Do things differently. For example, you’ll find some excellent ideas … Read more
Are you writing short stories? If you aren’t, give them a try. Why? Many reasons: we’ve looked at the many advantages of bite-sized fiction here. The biggest advantage for me is that shorties bring visibility to novels I wrote years ago. If you want to promote older material in a story too, add a link to that published book in … Read more
Are you looking for fresh content ideas? If you create content, you know that content creation takes time, thought, and energy. Sometimes the well runs dry. When that happens, go back to basics: to your readers, or viewers, if you’re developing videos. Think about your readers, and their problems. Additionally, think about your own needs. Need content ideas? Make a … Read more