Creative Writing

It’s safe to say that all writers have writing goals we hope to achieve, some of which are likely to propel our writing careers to another level once we reach them. Setting your writing goals is one...

How many times have you sat down at the keyboard with a fantastic story premise in your mind, but had trouble getting it organized in a manner that truly flows on the page? A solid story premise can...

If you’re thinking about writing a memoir, you should be prepared to do a lot of self-reflection. Memoir writing is much more challenging than journaling or simply writing down your life’s story in...

If you're looking to exponentially improve your writing with minimal effort, then eliminating any use of passive voice is a great way to accomplish this! Just to be clear, passive voice is not a...

If you’re about to graduate with a creative writing degree, you might be wondering what kind of jobs might be available to you. Sure, as a creative writer, you probably have aspirations to write...

If you’re a writer you’ve certainly heard the term writer’s block because you’ve most likely used it as your excuse for not writing. That’s okay, I have too! Unfortunately, I tend to get extremely...

If you’re writing a novel, short story, or personal essay, then you need to know how to format dialogue properly. Even for writers with a knack for good grammar, formatting dialogue can prove...

In honor of Black History Month, we've collected 20 inspiring quotes from black writers and authors. Please enjoy! "When I dare to be powerful - to use my strength in the service of my vision, then...