Dictation gives modern fiction writers a way to “speak” their stories into existence, much like the way folktales were first shared. And with a few simple tricks, you’ll find yourself writing faster than you ever thought possible.

In November and December, inboxes explode with “last chance” and “one day only!” messages. When you’re creating email content for your holiday book marketing, it can be challenging to know what will actually pique the interest of your subscribers enough to actually open your email.

As everyone begins decorating for Halloween, planning Thanksgiving meals, and jotting down Christmas gift ideas, writers are preparing for another kind of season filled with new characters, fresh stories, and the excitement of creative goals.

As you write your next protagonist or side character, move past basic backstory. Ask what they’d wear, what songs they’d replay, how they’d argue, or which dreams keep them awake. Assign a type and build from the inside out: watch how personality threads drive the story forward.

Every writer’s journey is unique, marked by wins, setbacks, late nights, and the quiet pleasure of crafting something truly one’s own. But for many, the most significant perk isn’t the acknowledgements or even the dream of awards. Instead, it’s the freedom that writing brings: the power to work when, where, and how inspiration strikes. 

Every writer starts small, like a child cross-legged on the floor, scribbling odd letters and stories only they can decipher. Over time,...

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When you step into a character’s shoes and experience the world through their senses, you create scenes that become  more vivid and feel real.

Let’s explore The Where, The Who, The What, The When, The Why, and The How in a way that connects directly to your everyday life as a writer.

Here, we’ll look at two distinct writing styles: sprint writing (inspired by NaNoWriMo) and the slow and steady cross-country method.