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Writing Workshop: Can a Writing Workshop Help You Become a Better Writer?

Writing Workshop: Can a Writing Workshop Help You Become a Better Writer?

How do you write beautiful, award-winning novels, memoirs, and short stories? One tried-and-true way is through a writing workshop, a program with other writers who can give encouragement, feedback, and support as you write, edit, and publish your writing.

In this post, I’m going to share what a creative writing workshop is and how you can use it to improve your writing habits, get feedback on your creative writing, and go on to publish award-winning writing. Then we’ll talk about how to find a writing workshop, whether online or locally, and how to get the most out of it.

Win a Flight to Paris in Honor of My New Book!

Win a Flight to Paris in Honor of My New Book!

My new book, a real life adventure story set in Paris called Crowdsourcing Paris, launches in just a few days. And in honor of the launch, I want to fly you to Paris. For real.I'm hosting a giveaway in which one reader can win a ticket to Paris paid by me. Call it a...

How to Write a Screenplay When You Have No Idea What You’re Doing: Phil Blattenberger

How to Write a Screenplay When You Have No Idea What You’re Doing: Phil Blattenberger

One of the beautiful things about creative work is that in many ways, there’s no formal training required. You can write the first pages, even the first chapters, of a book without ever getting an English degree or spending years training with great writers.

But what about when that doesn’t work anymore? When you find yourself in over your head with absolutely no idea what you’re doing or where to go next—what then?

You Wrote a Novel. Now What Do You Do With It?

You Wrote a Novel. Now What Do You Do With It?

So you wrote a novel. Now what do you do with it? The life of an indie writer is rife with challenges. When it comes to publishing and marketing a book you’ve written, there are countless decisions to be made and lots of work to be done.

How to Become a Travel Writer: Eric Hanson

How to Become a Travel Writer: Eric Hanson

What does it take to become a travel writer and build the creative life of your dreams? How do you go from hoping for a big break to creating that big break yourself?

In this episode of Character Test, I talk with an outdoor adventurer and television host about what it takes to make it in competitive creative fields.

Here’s What People Are Saying About My New Book, Crowdsourcing Paris

Here’s What People Are Saying About My New Book, Crowdsourcing Paris

A couple weeks ago, my new book, Crowdsourcing Paris, was published. It’s an amazing feeling to launch a book you’ve been working on for five years. I’m so proud of it.

It’s even more fun when people start reading it and enjoying it. The reviews have been pouring in, and I’ve loved hearing what readers have to say.

How to Enjoy Writing and Make the Most of NaNoWriMo

How to Enjoy Writing and Make the Most of NaNoWriMo

Do you hear that sound? The furious scratching of pens and the clacking of keyboards has begun around the world as the month of writing abandon is finally here. Whether or not you’re participating in NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month), here are a few quick tips to help you enjoy writing this month, no matter what your goals are. 

3 Writing Goals You Should Set

3 Writing Goals You Should Set

Goals can help you do a lot of things. They keep you focused, they help you strive to be better, and they challenge you.

There are several different kinds of goals you should set for yourself. I’m thinking of three specifically. And trust me when I say they’ll help you immensely.

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