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Writing Exercise 4: Bringing Objects to Life

This is part of my writing exercises workbook, available to members. This exercise is intended to focus on the details that bring important objects within a story to life and make the reader care.  Making it come alive to the reader is important because it forces writers to focus…

Writing Exercise 3: Describe an unfamiliar place you've never been to

This is part of my writing exercises workbook, available to members. In this exercise, we'll focus on attention to detail and crafting a scene that draws the mind's eye into your own. Additionally, we want to use language that creates a sense of feeling for the reader. Maybe it's…

Writing Exercise 2: Character Traits & Quirks

This is part of my writing exercises workbook, available to subscribers. As writers, we often spend countless hours crafting our characters - their personalities, backstories, and unique traits. But what if you could jumpstart this process by focusing on specific aspects of your …

Writing Exercises Workbook

This is my workbook of writing exercises free for download and use by all members. It is published under the Creative Commons CC BY-NC 4.0 License. writing-prompts-and-exercises-for-inspiration (MS .docx) writing-prompts-and-exercises-for-inspiration (pdf) Membership has its perk…

Writing Exercise 1: Character Development

As writers, we often find ourselves staring at blank pages or screens, searching for inspiration to bring our characters to life. One effective way to spark creativity and develop unique characters is through creative [writing exercises] (/page/writing-resources#writing-exercises…

Writing Exercises for Inspiration: Unlocking Creativity

As writers, we often find ourselves at a loss for inspiration. The blank page stares back at us, taunting our creativity. However, there are ways to spark new ideas and breathe life into our stories. Writing prompts and exercises can provide the necessary tools to unlock your ima…

The Power of Persistence: Stories of Writers Who Refused to Give Up

Have you ever felt like throwing in the towel after receiving yet another rejection letter, or seeing slow sales for those of us self-publishing? Believe it or not, some of the most successful writers in history faced rejection countless times before finally achieving their dream…

Free Writing

I've been struggling to get back in my writing groove. Hence my las post about writers block. One technique that is often suggested when you're feeling blocked is Free Writing. Here's a little more on this helpful technique. Free writing is an excellent technique for breaking thr…

Unlocking the Keys to Overcoming Writer's Block

Writer's block can be a daunting obstacle, but it doesn't have to derail your creativity. In this article, I’ll share some tried-and-true techniques that will help you break through those mental roadblocks and get your writing flowing again. 1. Take a break: Sometimes, the best w…

World Building (pt 10) - Another Example

Let's perform the same exercise again, using a different scene to illustrate how world building can be inserted into an opening for a story to quickly establish a foundation for a new world. Putting it in Practice: Opening Scene : Trading Technology The skyline of New York City s…

World Building (pt 9) - Pulling it Together

I've written a lot about building a world and probably scared a few readers off. It doesn't have to be that difficult. The fun thing about building an imaginary world is that you get to decide how much detail is enough and share it through the narrative of the story. Let's take a…

World Building (pt 8) - Brick by Brick

Incorporating technology and infrastructure into your world building is essential for creating a rich, immersive, and believable fantasy setting. By examining how these elements function within a society, you can add depth, complexity, and intrigue to your story. Establishing the…