Most successful writers have one thing in common: a writing habit. Successful writers don’t just sit down and write when the inspiration strikes. They don’t just write when there’s nothing else to do, when they have no social engagements to attend and no other work to complete. They write regularly, with intention. They treat their…Continue reading How to Start a Writing Habit
Author: Michelle Richmond
Michelle Richmond is the New York Times bestselling author of six novels and two award-winning story collections, including The Marriage Pact, Golden State, and The Year of Fog. She is the founder and publisher of Fiction Attic Press and the creator of Novel in Nine.
How to Organize Your Novel in Word
There’s a lot of great novel-writing software out there to help you streamline the process of writing a novel. The best of the bunch are Scrivener (for drafting) and Autocrit (for editing). That said, there’s one piece of software you’ve probably been using for years: Word. Word remains an excellent tool, especially if you like…Continue reading How to Organize Your Novel in Word
The Best Books on Creativity
Do you want to be more creative? Here are five of the best books on creativity I’ve read recently, from the practical to the inspiring. I prefer to read fiction in printed form (preferably in my cozy blue chair, with coffee or wine), but for books on creativity, business, and self-improvement, I love audiobooks. There’s…Continue reading The Best Books on Creativity
Waiting for Words: Why Writers Need Patience
In Bodies in Motion and at Rest: On Metaphor and Mortality, Thomas Lynch describes the essential, exquisite calm that comes with a life of the mind, a life in books. “I think about what I’m reading or writing… All you need is a little peace and quiet and the words will come to you—your own voice…Continue reading Waiting for Words: Why Writers Need Patience
How to Revise a Story – Story Revision Checklist
Printable Fiction Revision Checklist Will your short story hook your reader? Are the characters compelling? Does the structure hold up? The first draft of your short story is only the beginning. Learn how to revise your story with this printable story revision checklist. The checklist will help you complete a successful revision and get your…Continue reading How to Revise a Story – Story Revision Checklist