Everyone loves a gripping story, right? But peel back those layers of plot twists and scenic descriptions, and you’ll find the beating heart of any tale: its characters. Whether they’re wizards on a mission, detectives on a gritty city street,…
Time Management Tips: Maximizing Your Writing Hours around a Busy Work Schedule
If you’re anything like me, you’re juggling a passion for storytelling with a day job that, let’s be…
by Famous Writing Routines September 20, 2023
Turning up the Volume: How Background Music Can Elevate Your Writing Process
The sensory experience of writing isn’t just about putting words on paper or typing away at a keyboard.…
by Famous Writing Routines September 18, 2023
Story Arc Mastery: How to Hook Your Readers from Start to Finish
Ever settled into a comfy chair with a book, and before you know it, hours have gone by?…
by Famous Writing Routines September 15, 2023
Finding Inspiration at Your Day Job: Turning Daily Interactions into Story Ideas
Isn’t it easy to fall into the trap of thinking our day jobs are just barriers to our…
by Famous Writing Routines September 15, 2023
Predictive Text: Harnessing AI for Faster, More Efficient Drafting
Have you ever been typing away and noticed those little suggestions popping up, trying to guess your next…
by Famous Writing Routines September 15, 2023
Show, Don’t Tell: Mastering the Art of Descriptive Writing
Imagine curling up with a book, eager to dive into a new world. Now, think about the difference…
by Famous Writing Routines September 15, 2023
Finding Your Voice: Tips for Authentic and Unique Storytelling
Ever read a piece and thought, “I’d recognize this writer anywhere”? That’s the power of a writer’s “voice.”…
by Famous Writing Routines September 15, 2023
Fact-checking in Real-Time: AI Tools to Ensure Accurate Non-fiction Writing
The digital age. We’re swimming (or perhaps drowning?) in an ocean of information. Every time you scroll, click,…
by Famous Writing Routines September 15, 2023
Weekend Warrior Writing: Making the Most Out of Your Days Off
Have you ever found yourself staring at your computer screen during the week, aching to dive into your…
by Famous Writing Routines September 15, 2023
Interview with Aaron Philip Clark: “Los Angeles is a character in most of my novels.”
Aaron Philip Clark is a native of Los Angeles, CA. He is an ITW Thriller Award-nominated novelist and…
by Famous Writing Routines September 14, 2023
Interview with Claire Fuller: “I let them unfold in an organic way.”
Claire Fuller is the author most recently of The Memory of Animals (Tin House). Her previous novels include…
by Famous Writing Routines September 14, 2023
Interview with Lucas Mann: “I have a perverse fascination with famous polymaths and workaholics.”
Lucas Mann was born in New York City and received his MFA from the University of Iowa, where…
by Famous Writing Routines September 14, 2023
Interview with Michelle Dowd: “I try to give my creative work the first hour of my morning.”
Michelle Dowd is a journalism professor and contributor to The New York Times, The Los Angeles Book Review,…
by Famous Writing Routines September 14, 2023
Interview with Ciara O’Rourke: “My days are often dictated by deadlines.”
Ciara O’Rourke is a freelance journalist based in Austin, Texas. Her work has appeared in publications including The…
by Famous Writing Routines September 14, 2023
Interview with Ashley Hutson: “Good reading hygiene helps keep the fire going.”
Ashley Hutson is a writer living in rural Maryland. Her debut novel, One’s Company, was published by W.W.…
by Famous Writing Routines September 14, 2023
Interview with Brian O’Hare: “I keep moving forward, always, regardless of circumstances.”
Brian O’Hare is a graduate of the US Naval Academy and former Marine Corps officer. His career began…
by Famous Writing Routines September 14, 2023
Interview with Zach Schonfeld: “People still seem to crave good writing.”
Zach Schonfeld is a freelance journalist and writer based in New York. He is a former senior writer…
by Famous Writing Routines September 14, 2023
Interview with Kevin Sands: “3000-4000 words a day is what I aim for.”
Since escaping from university with a pair of degrees in theoretical physics, Kevin Sands has worked as a…
by Famous Writing Routines September 14, 2023
Interview with Alexandra Joel: “When I’m in the thick of things I work obsessively.”
Alexandra Joel is a former editor of the Australian edition of Harper’s Bazaar and of Portfolio, Australia’s first…
by Famous Writing Routines September 14, 2023
Interview with Melissa Marr: “World-building is my happy place.”
Melissa Marr is also the author of The Hidden Knife. She writes fiction for adults, teens, and children,…
by Famous Writing Routines September 14, 2023
Interview with Lisa Hsiao Chen: “Pay attention to how your sentences swing.”
Lisa Hsiao Chen is the author of Mouth (Kaya Press) and Activities of Daily Living (W.W. Norton), a…
by Famous Writing Routines September 14, 2023
Write Now, Edit Later: The Importance of Letting Your Ideas Flow Freely
Every writer, whether seasoned or just starting, grapples with a certain dilemma: that nagging urge to edit every…
by Famous Writing Routines September 13, 2023
Balancing Writing with a 9-to-5 Job: Tips for Integrating Writing into Your Daily Work Routine
The age-old conundrum: having a burning desire to write, yet being tethered to a demanding 9-to-5 job. For…
by Famous Writing Routines September 9, 2023
A Writer’s Hour: Is There a Best Time of Day to Write?
We’ve all been there, right? Staring at the blank page, wondering if there’s some mystical hour when the…
by Famous Writing Routines September 9, 2023
AI and the Future of Fiction: How Machine Learning is Influencing Storytelling
You know, it’s an exciting time to be a writer. Why? Because the once distinct lines between AI…
by Famous Writing Routines September 8, 2023
Crafting Authentic Dialogue: Secrets for Making Your Characters Come Alive
Imagine opening your favorite book and flipping to a section of dialogue – you instantly recognize the character…
by Famous Writing Routines September 8, 2023
Writer’s Block: Effective Strategies to Overcome the Dreaded Slump
We’ve all been there. One moment, words flow like a river, and the next, the well dries up.…
by Famous Writing Routines September 8, 2023
Revision Techniques: Transforming Your First Draft into a Polished Gem
So, you’ve penned down your first draft. Congrats! But as most seasoned writers will tell you, this is…
by Famous Writing Routines September 8, 2023
World-Building 101: How to Create an Immersive Universe for Your Readers
The magic of world-building! It’s the secret sauce that transforms words on a page into vast landscapes, bustling…
by Famous Writing Routines September 8, 2023
Writing Side by Side with AI: Harnessing Technology for Creative Endeavors
Ever caught wind of the whispers (or maybe shouts) about AI taking over writers’ jobs? Let’s sit down,…
by Famous Writing Routines September 8, 2023
Interview with Sloane Crosley: “I produce better work when things are regular and silent.”
Sloane Crosley is the author of The New York Times bestselling essay collections, I Was Told There’d Be Cake (a 2009…
by Famous Writing Routines June 1, 2023
Interview with Melissa Sevigny: “I’ll write under uncomfortable circumstances if I must.”
Melissa L. Sevigny is a nonfiction author and science reporter who grew up in Tucson, Arizona, where she…
by Famous Writing Routines May 24, 2023
Interview with Justin Heckert: “I rarely think about structure.”
Justin Heckert is from the Bootheel of Southeast Missouri and his writing has appeared in ESPN, Vanity Fair,…
by Famous Writing Routines May 16, 2023
Interview with Pamela Erens: “That can at the least make us less lonely.”
Pamela Erens is an acclaimed author of three adult novels, a novel for young teens, and a nonfiction…
by Famous Writing Routines May 15, 2023
Interview with Craig Buchner: “I suffer from believing in pure inspiration.”
Craig Buchner is an acclaimed author hailing from the Adirondack Mountains in New York. Having lived in diverse…
by Famous Writing Routines May 15, 2023
Interview with Sarah L. Kaufman: “I just write until it feels time to stop.”
Sarah L. Kaufman is a Pulitzer Prize-winning critic, author, journalist and educator. For more than 30 years, she…
by Famous Writing Routines May 15, 2023
Interview with Brandon Presser: “I appreciated that everything is part of the writing process.”
Brandon Presser, hailed as a “rough-and-tough adventurer” by Entertainment Weekly, is a seasoned traveler, author, and television personality.…
by Famous Writing Routines May 14, 2023
Interview with Fonda Lee: “My laptop goes just about everywhere with me.”
Fonda Lee is the author of the epic fantasy Green Bone Saga, beginning with Jade City, continuing in…
by Famous Writing Routines May 10, 2023
Interview with Lisa Cupolo: “I try not to have any intentions when I start a story.”
Lisa Cupolo has been a paparazzi photographer in London, an aid worker in Kenya, a script doctor in…
by Famous Writing Routines May 10, 2023
Interview with Kevin Hazzard: “I’m the only writer I can be.”
Kevin Hazzard is an accomplished journalist, television writer, and former paramedic based in Atlanta. He made his literary…
by Famous Writing Routines May 10, 2023
Interview with Zein El-Amine: “I grew up among storytellers.”
Zein El-Amine is a Lebanese-born poet and writer. He has an MFA in Poetry from the University of…
by Famous Writing Routines May 10, 2023
Interview with Grant Faulkner: “A story you love will love you back in so many unexpected ways.”
Grant Faulkner is the Executive Director of National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) and the co-founder of 100 Word…
by Famous Writing Routines May 10, 2023
Interview with Meghan Gilliss: “A story tells you whether it demands 500 words or 50,000.”
Meghan Gilliss is a fiction writer whose debut novel Lungfish (Catapult) was a New York Times Book Review…
by Famous Writing Routines May 10, 2023
Interview with Peter Abrahams: “I love what I do. Love seems to clear a lot of paths.”
Peter Abrahams is an award-winning American author of crime fiction for both adults and children. He was born…
by Famous Writing Routines May 10, 2023