Our Favorite Books of the Year

Our Favorite Books of the Year

We’re coming up to the end of the year, so I’m wondering: what books have you enjoyed the most this year?

I asked that to members of our writing community, and got dozens of amazing book recommendations that I need to add to my reading list. So I thought I would share some of the highlights with you, as well as my own personal favorite books I read in this last year. 

But what about you, dear reader? What are your favorite books from 2024?

100 Best Gifts for Writers: Best Writing Books, Courses, Apparel, and More!

100 Best Gifts for Writers: Best Writing Books, Courses, Apparel, and More!

Finding the right gifts for writers in your life can be challenging. After all, what do you get people who spend so much time living in their own heads and imaginations.

It’s even worse if you’re the writer! What do you tell people to get you for Christmas gifts, birthday presents, and other holidays?

But don’t worry friends. We’ve got you covered with over 100 of the best gifts for writers ever. We’ve got writing software gifts, writing apparel gifts, writing book gifts, and even the best book writing planner money can buy.

Let’s get gifting, shall we?

Six Word Stories: How to Write the Shortest Story You’ll Never Forget

Six Word Stories: How to Write the Shortest Story You’ll Never Forget

Six-word stories are a great way to practice your writing without actually having to write much.They can also be used to warm up before working on a novel or short story.

While you’re not going to be able to tell an entire life story in six words, you just might be able to catch a movement of conflict or a significant moment in a character’s life. Plus it’s fun. Let’s look at how to write a really short story.