Process
Like Fishing In The Ocean
You know, out of all the questions I’ve faced in interviews over the last thirty years, the one that’s always bugged me the most is the classic: “Where do your story ideas come from?” Honestly, it’s for two main reasons. Most of the time, I haven’t the slightest clue how I stumbled upon that idea. It just pops into my head and refuses to leave. Plus, there’s that awkwardness about sharing my original thoughts in public—I just can’t do it.
By Christian Bass2 years ago in Writers
The Love Of Words
Introduction One of the reasons that we love creating stories is our love of the simplicity and complexity of words. The music I have chosen is "Stay" by Shakespear's Sister (I know it is spelled differently to the Bard of Stratford's surname)which contains beauty and darkness in a wonderful four minutes of music, a great listen and watch, and I love the sentiment "Stay With Me".
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 years ago in Writers
Brother Love 2. Content Warning.
Rizwan and Awais were two brothers who shared a bond that went beyond blood ties. Growing up in a close-knit Muslim family, they were raised with values of compassion, kindness, and faith. Rizwan, the elder brother, was known for his wisdom and gentle nature, while Awais, the younger one, was a spirited soul with a heart full of dreams.
By AWAIS Ahmad SIDDIQI2 years ago in Writers
Turning Negatives Into Positives
Introduction When I am looking for inspiration sometimes I have negative thoughts, like the fact that most people don't see me as a creator in any way, I am just there when stuff needs to be done, and that makes things difficult and the lines from Bob Dylan's "Joey" come back to nail things home:
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 years ago in Writers
4 Things Bestselling Authors Don't Want You To Know
A bestselling author with millions of book sales, thousands of devoted fans, and a large online following can seem like a god among the rest of us writers who may be struggling to get our foot through the doorway let alone climb to the highest room in the tower.
By Elise L. Blake2 years ago in Writers
If I Ever Do It Wrong?
As a writer, I've learned that making mistakes is as inevitable as writer's block on a Monday morning. From typos that haunt me in my sleep to plot holes big enough to swallow my protagonist whole, I've made my fair share of blunders on this literary adventure. So, gather 'round fellow wordsmiths, as I regale you with tales of my missteps and mishaps, all in the name of crafting the perfect story.
By Isha tiwari 2 years ago in Writers
Unraveling the Enigma: A Journey to Growing Your Audience
In the vast expanse of the digital realm, where ideas flicker like distant stars in the night sky, there exists a mystery that eludes even the most seasoned of storytellers — a puzzle wrapped in enigma, waiting to be unraveled. It is the quest to grow one’s audience, a journey fraught with uncertainty and shrouded in the veil of the unknown.
By Francis Labour2 years ago in Writers
If You Want To Make A Living As An Author - Don't Quit Your Day Job
Before we begin I'd like to remind you that financial stability is not a guarantee as an author. Even the most successful authors are not guaranteed high returns or long-lasting royalty checks no matter how popular their books are when they are published. Do not assume you have failed if you have not reached stability as an author.
By Elise L. Blake2 years ago in Writers
