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Top 10 Creative Writing Classes (2025): Can These Courses Get You Published?
If you want to transform from aspiring writer to published author, you might be thinking maybe a few creative writing classes would help. But with so many classes out there, which ones should you take? After all, if you’re like me, you have a limited amount of time and money to invest in your writing.
Which creative writing classes should you take to give you the best chance of accomplishing your writing goals and getting published?
In this post, we’re going to review the top creative writing classes so that you can make an informed decision. We’ll also talk about the different types of courses, how to evaluate them, and give you tips to get the most out of the ones you choose to take.
Publisher Rocket Review: Will This Help You Sell More Books? (2025)
How do you sell more books? This is a question I hear frequently from authors in our community. When you’ve done the hard work of writing a book, when you’ve even managed to get your book published, it would be nice to be able to get your book into the hands of readers. But anyone who has published a book knows that selling books isn’t simple.
That’s where Publisher Rocket, a powerful piece of book marketing software, comes in. What is Publisher Rocket, and will it help you in your book writing and marketing efforts? In this post, I’ll be sharing my Publisher Rocket review. I’ll also talk about how I personally use the tool.
The Top 10+ Writing YouTube Channels (2025)
Today we have a list of more than ten top writing YouTube channels. See which one holds the best writing tips for you!
The First 10 Steps to Write Your Book in 2025
Do you have an amazing book idea but not sure what to do with it? Are you hoping to write a book? Is 2025 the year you finally accomplish your dream?
A new year is a time for fresh starts and audacious goals. And if your goal this year is to write your book, you’re not alone.
One year is the perfect length of time to develop a writing schedule, meet your daily word count goal, and publish a book.
To do this, however, it’s worth listening to some writing tips on how to write a book. In this article, I’ll share ten practical steps that will help you find the writing time you’ve always wanted—and finally write (and finish) that book begging for your attention!
The Best Dictation and Speech-to-Text Apps for Writers
If you’re more comfortable talking through your ideas than typing them out, you may want to try one of these speech to text apps for writers. Dictation and transcription provide quick solutions for everything from working through interviews to recording story ideas and chapters. Check out our guide by guest writer Jamie Biggs and see which one is the best fit for you!Â
What Is an Epigraph? A Smart Author’s Guide
If you’ve opened a novel and seen a quote on the opening pages then you’ve seen a literary epigraph. But what are they really? Why do authors use them? And how do you know if you need one for your own work in progress?
Christmas Writing Prompt: Write About This Elf on a Shelf Mystery!
‘Tis the season to write! Today’s post is short but fun. I hope you enjoy this Christmas writing prompt:
The elf on the shelf moved—but you didn’t move it. Something fishy is going on here . . .
Voyage and Return Plot: Is Your Character Going Places?
As we continue to look at Christopher Booker’s 7 basic plots, today we turn to the voyage and return. If you’re trying to tell a story with a journey into strange lands on a fantastic voyage, where normal rules might not apply, you may be working with a voyage and return plot.
What Is a Narrative Device: 9 Types with Examples
How do you tell a story? Not how do you construct a story, or how do you structure and plot a story? How do you tell a story?
When I think about storytelling at its most basic, I think about our earliest ancestors, sitting around a campfire, sharing stories about their lives, the adventures they’ve been part of, and the history of their people.
This is what narrative devices are about, how you tell the story, and if you’re a writer, the method and perspective of your storytelling is something you must consider.
In this article, we’re going to talk about narrative devices, what they are, the different types found in the best books, plays, films, and serials, and how to use them to tell a powerful story.
