Stories engage readers. Use them whether you’re writing fiction or nonfiction.

What Makes a Book a Page-Turner
How to Write a Page-Turner Good pacing is a vital part of good writing. You know good pacing when you don’t find yourself skimming through …
Where’s Your Stroke of Genius??? . . . . .
Research shows that getting yourself into a happy, relaxed state is the key to creativity-on-command.
Crucial Tip for Setting up Your Book/Blog/Letter
Setting up Your Book/Blog/Letter Basically, every good piece of writing, whether it’s a business letter, a blog or a book, has a beginning, …
3-Word Sentences
3-word sentences – a great way to outline your next project.
Clarifying Narrative and Creative NonFiction
Clarifying Narrative and Creative NonFiction Memoir writers imparticular have a lot of questions when it comes to creating a story based on true events while …
Two Pieces of Worthy Advice for Writers
The most important thing you can do while writing is to spend time absolutely and completely NOT writing. The cliché is taking long country …

What Grabs Most Readers?
How do you give readers what they want? Write a good story. Here’s how.
Tips for Self-Editing
The first draft is black and white. Editing gives the story color ~ Emma Hill Writing without revising is the literary equivalent of waltzing gaily out of …
Is Your Mind Your Master or Servant?
We know that blindly believing everything we hear is ignorance. The same is true for believing everything our mind tells us. A negative thought …