Writing n Journalism

26/06/2023

How to end a story well

Writing an ending that does justice to your story isn't easy. This guide will show you how to end a story the right way.

26/06/2023

Pros and cons writing in second person

Writers Write is a comprehensive writing resource. In this post, we look at the pros and cons of writing in second person.

22/06/2023

Being Respectful When Writing About Others (Part 2)

Everyone has biases. Amy Winters-Voss shares how we can be more sensitive when writing about people of different cultures.

21/06/2023

Being Respectful When Writing About Others (Part 1)

Cultural appropriation and representation are volatile topics. But I long for the day when we as a world society see everyone as equals.

18/06/2023

Tips on writing and a few articles on the life of writers

Happy Monday! Are you ready for more writing links from No Wasted Ink? This week I not only have great craft articles for you, but a few on the life of writers as well. I hope you enjoy them! Findi…

15/06/2023

From the words of experience on compromising our writing

A cautionary tale for writers. Take this personal and painful life lesson I’ve shared with you, and prevent your own heartache.

14/06/2023

What To Do With Abandoned Manuscripts

Writers always produce more than they share with readers. Even bestseller authors have abandoned manuscripts. This article will give you some ideas on what to do with them.

13/06/2023

Every sentence in a story should reveal character or advance the action

12/06/2023

Writing Character Descriptions that Hook Readers

Angela Ackerman shows the details writers can use to open a gateway to great characterization and hook readers at the same time.

11/06/2023

Tips for as writer and poet

Welcome to another set of top ten writing craft links here on No Wasted Ink. These are articles that I personally found useful to me as a writer and poet and I share them here with you on this blog…

08/06/2023

How to Overcome Obstacles to Writing (Part 2)

Often there are obstacles to publishers' acceptance of our work. Sometimes, we unknowingly cause those obstacles. Ellen Buikema shares some workarounds.

07/06/2023

How to Overcome Obstacles to Writing (Part 1)

All great relationships have obstacles, including the relationship we have with writing. Ellen Buikema shares how to overcome those obstacles.

06/06/2023

Five ways to sneak setting into short stories

Writers Write is a writing resource. In this post, we give you five ways to sneak setting into short stories.

05/06/2023

How to use Goal, Motivation and Conflict to test your story idea

For most writers, dreaming up exciting ideas, characters, locations, and situations isn't a problem, because if there’s one thing we’re ...

04/06/2023

Top ten writing craft articles on writing tips, marketing and formatting.

Happy Monday! It is time for another top ten writing craft articles from No Wasted Ink. Most of these are writing tip articles, but a few are marketing and formatting related. I hope you enjoy them…

03/06/2023

30 Writing Prompts For June 2023

Writers Write shares writing prompts and writing resources. Use these writing prompts for June 2023 to get you writing.

03/06/2023

Five places you can use your character's shadows in your story

Here are five places in your story where you can use your character's shadows to create amazing complexity and thematic resonance.

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03/06/2023

Something to think about as a writer and witness

The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on whether we have the right to tell the story of someone else’s tragedy.

29/05/2023

Improving your skills and becoming a better author

Sometimes, regular articles about the craft of writing are what it is all about. This week are all pieces about improving your skills and becoming a better author. 4 Places to Find Your Best Story…

27/05/2023

How to Write a Hook: 6 Tips to Use Narrative Hooks to Surprise Readers

27/05/2023

How to Write a Hook: 6 Tips to Use Narrative Hooks to Surprise Readers

Learn how to write a hook that keeps your reader captivated and unable to put your book down. In this guide, you'll learn 6 tips to surprise your reader with a narrative hook.

27/05/2023

Thinking of how to write a perfect article, poem or story often leaves us procrastinating.

Here are some tips to get us started on our first drafts.

Wanting our stories to be perfect often stops us before we even start. Here, author Livy Hart shares five tips for fast drafting a rom-com.