The Art of Storytelling: A Guide for Authors
Storytelling is a timeless art form that has captivated audiences for centuries. From oral traditions passed down through generations to modern novels and films, stories have the power to transport readers to different worlds, evoke emotions, and leave a lasting impact. As an author, understanding the art of storytelling is crucial in creating compelling narratives that resonate with your readers.
Author Mindset: Working with Fear as a Writer
As a writer, fear can be a constant companion. Whether it's fear of failure, fear of rejection, fear of not being good enough, or fear of the blank page, it's something that most writers have experienced at some point in their writing journey.
What is Women’s Fiction?
Women’s fiction can be defined as a novel with a female main character who is navigating her role in society as she is faced with significant life change requiring her to transform through emotional reflection and personal growth, which outwardly changes her relationships and surroundings, leading to a hopeful ending.
How to Write with Focus and Efficiency
It’s no secret that we live in a world full of distractions. As writers, we often allow writing to fall to the bottom of our to-do list while wishing we could make more progress, quickly.
The Science Behind Storytelling
What if I told you that the art of storytelling is actually science? That’s right, our brains are literally hard-wired for story. As humans, we’ve told stories since the beginning of our existence. This form of storytelling was a way to pass down wisdom and traditions.
What Is a Writing Coach?
Coaching is designed to help elevate you to the next level in a specific area of focus. When it comes to writing, it can often feel isolating because it is done sitting alone on a computer. That’s why it’s important to remember that expanding into the storyteller we desire to become requires support to keep developing as a writer.
Creating a Writing Practice
Inherently, being a writer means we have a creative brain. That creative brain can often show up in ways that feel like chaos — the best possible kind, but chaos nonetheless. If the phrase “writing process” makes you wiggle in your seat as it did for me, I can assure you this article isn’t about telling you what you’re doing wrong or what you need to change.
What Does It Mean to Have Courage as a Writer?
Have you ever had good intentions to sit down with extra free time only to find yourself doing everything but actually writing? It’s as if the laundry, cleaning, errands, or TV watching need urgent attention. That’s resistance taking shape.