by Sue Weems |
You finally reach the last page of a book that kept you up all night and close it with the afterglow of satisfaction and a tinge of regret that it’s over. If you enjoyed the book enough to stay up reading it way past your bedtime, consider writing a review. It is one of the best gifts you can give an author.
But as you face the five shaded stars and empty box, a blank mind strikes. What do I say? I mean, is this a book really deserving of five stars? How did it compare to Dostoevsky or Dickens?
Maybe there’s an easier way to write a book review.
by Joe Bunting and Sue Weems |
Julia Cameron’s classic book The Artist’s Way challenges writers to tackle morning pages each day as a way to clear the mind and set the day’s intention. Today we have a few morning writing prompts to kickstart your morning journal time or writing any time of day.
by Sue Weems |
Who are you writing for? Who is your audience in your writing? If you’re not sure, you’re not alone—and discovering your audience will do wonders for your writing.
by Ruthanne Reid and Sue Weems |
Commas matter. That tiny period-with-a-tail can change the meaning of your entire sentence, and your use of it quickly demonstrates just how well you know the English language.
Today, I have just a few comma tips for you. This is nowhere near an exhaustive guide, but if you learn these 8 comma rules, you’ll give a better impression with your written word everywhere you go.
by Sue Weems |
If you’re lucky enough to be asked to speak at a commencement ceremony, at any level, you know the pressure of writing a memorable speech with broad appeal that fits within the time constraints. But how to write a graduation speech that doesn’t bore, drag, or flop? Here’s a secret: use your storytelling skills to write a great graduation speech.
