by Suzanne Lieurance This week we’re moving farther into the second half of 2024. This is a great time for some personal reflection, so I have some nonfiction writing prompts to help you do that. But don’t worry. If you’re looking for prompts that help you start on some new fiction, I have 7 prompts…
by Suzanne Lieurance Ever heard of Parkinson’s Law? Many writers haven’t. Parkinson’s Law simply states that “work expands to fill the time available for its completion.” If you’re a writer, you need to leverage this principle, so you aren’t spending more time than you need to on any of your writing projects. Here are some…
by Suzanne Lieurance If you’re trying to write a novel but you’ve come to a point where you don’t know what happens next, don’t worry. Here are several strategies to help you keep moving forward with your story. Try some of these: #1. Work on Character Development. Focus on your characters. Delve deeper into their…
by Suzanne Lieurance If you want to write fiction but have very limited time for writing, you might try flash fiction. Flash fiction, also known as micro fiction or short-short stories, has benefits for both readers and writers, such as: Benefit #1. It’s Quick to Read. Flash fiction stories are short and concise, making them…
by Suzanne Lieurance Whether you write fiction or creative nonfiction, dialogue is usually an important part of any piece you write. And nothing ruins a create article or short story like stilted dialogue that just doesn’t ring true. That’s why you’ll want to practice writing dialogue until you get really good at it, no matter…
How to Focus for Optimal Success by Irene Roth In the chaotic landscape of modern life, writers often navigate a minefield of distractions. From social media notifications to household chores, the demands on our attention are relentless. Yet, amidst this turmoil, cultivating inner focus is not just a luxury for writers; it’s a necessity. It’s…
by Mari. L. McCarthy Most writers have an idealized notion of what the writing process should be like. You sit down at your desk in a quiet, sunny room while the creative ideas flow effortlessly. You have no problem coming up with just the right words, and brilliant sentences appear fully formed on the page….
Welcome to the Write by the Sea Writers Academy! Here you’ll find a variety of writing courses, coaching programs, and other resources to help you become a better writer as you build your writing career. We have many different programs and materials at a variety of affordable price points, and we add new resources every…
by Kelly Hollman Writers’ Conferences. Crowded, noisy, expensive. Why bother? I can think of three great reasons: 1. Professional development, 2. Networking and, 3. Marketing. Whether you’re beginning your first novel, or you’re a veteran author with dozens of credits to your name, conferences provide initial and ongoing training. Maybe you need help understanding the…
by Michael Levin, Eight Time Best-Selling Author Success leaves clues. If you seek the tools for writing a New York Times self-help best seller, look no further than the NYT best seller, called, appropriately enough, The Tools. Phil Stutz and Barry Michels are Los Angeles therapists who have written an outstanding book encapsulating their approach…
If your great love is writing fiction, yet you can’t seem to make a living doing that yet, this tip might help. Try writing nonfiction. Most novelists don’t make a living from their first book – not unless that first book turns into something like Harry Potter or the Twilight series. Usually, it’s only over…
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