by Suzanne Lieurance Ready to attract more writing opportunities? Landing the right writing opportunities can feel like finding a needle in a haystack. Whether you’re hoping to publish your first novel, secure a steady flow of freelance clients, or get noticed in the literary world, it can seem like everyone else has a secret formula…
by Suzanne Lieurance Ever feel stuck in your writing, unsure of what’s next? I’ve been there. But let me tell you something—if you’re not consciously using the Law of Attraction, you’re leaving so much potential on the table. Whether you’re battling writer’s block, chasing down motivation, or just trying to bring more opportunities your way,…
Are you a writer looking for daily inspiration? Need a boost of creativity and confidence to keep the words flowing? We’ve got something special just for you! 31 Affirmation Cards for Writers – a beautiful set of printable affirmation cards that combine empowering messages with stunning coastal illustrations. Perfect for those moments when you…
Get ready for our Daily Writing Prompt Challenge! Every month we feature a different writing challenge here at writebythesea.com. The writing challenge for September is a Daily Writing Prompt Challenge. Every weekday (you can take the weekends off) until September 30th, look for a new writing prompt here, along with a photo prompt. Use the prompt to start writing a short story, a poem, or even a song. Wait…there’s more.
by Suzanne Lieurance In fiction, point of view (POV) is the perspective from which a story is told. The main types of POV are first person, second person, and third person, each with its own advantages and limitations. Let’s take a closer look at each of these. #1. First Person Point of View Definition: When…
by Suzanne Lieurance Here are some new creative writing prompts for the first week of August. Monday’s Prompt A mysterious summer carnival arrives in your small town overnight. Write about the strange attractions and the secrets they hold. Tuesday’s Prompt During a scorching August heatwave, a hidden underground lake is discovered in your backyard. Describe…
by Suzanne Lieurance This week’s creative writing prompts are all based on the summer Olympics taking place in Paris. Enjoy! Monday’s Prompt – The Secret Keeper During the Olympics, a Parisian journalist stumbles upon a scandal involving a famous athlete. As they dig deeper, they must decide between exposing the truth or protecting the athlete’s…
by Suzanne Lieurance I’ve coached many writers to write a memoir, and sometimes they start out unsure about what a memoir actually is and what it isn’t. They tend to confuse memoir with autobiography. Here’s how I would define memoir by what it is and what it isn’t. What a Memoir Is #1. A Personal…
by Suzanne Lieurance This is the final post of my 7-day series about ways to tap into your subconscious. Sometimes tapping your subconscious mind is difficult and requires you learn new methods of self-awareness like those discussed in my previous 6 posts. Sometimes it is absurdly simple. As in, all you need to do is…
by Suzanne Lieurance This post is for Day 6 of my 7-day special series about ways to tap into the subconscious mind. The subconscious is extremely complex and often not very direct. This means that tapping into it—and the power it holds—often requires approaching it from the rear or side. One of the best ways…
by Suzanne Lieurance It may be hard to believe but midsummer is almost here, and with that in mind, here are this week’s creative writing prompts: Monday’s Prompt – The Enchanted Forest On the longest day of the year, a group of friends ventures into a legendary forest said to come alive with magic every…
by Suzanne Lieurance First of all, you don’t really “find” your author voice. You develop it. And developing your unique voice in writing (your author voice) involves self-discovery, practice, and refinement. Begin by reading widely and critically. Explore various genres and authors to understand different voices and styles. Analyze what you like and dislike in…
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