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1. Writing Advice
If Only I Could Find the Time to Write
If you want to be an actual writer that puts words down on the page, you may need to change how
you look writing and make choices to do it. It isn't the forces of the world that conspire against your
time for writing -- it's your own way of approaching the world.
5 Fundamental Tips For Writing Your First Novel
Autumn is the season when word processors develop twitches in keyboards. Writers emerge from
summers abroad, agents hunger for a new voice, publishers...
The Writing Practice: Rituals, the Muse and Luck
The importance of these rituals, and observances of objects as lucky, as somehow pleasing to the
muse, is that they give us something concrete on which to focus.
How To Write Dialogue That Speaks Volumes
By Writer's Relief staff: Let's talk about writing dialogue in a memoir -- a creative nonfiction gray
area that may have you pondering: What were...
Writing Tip: Break All The Rules
At Grammarly, we tend to focus on the nuts and bolts of writing; after all, our business is correcting
other people's grammar. But for every so-called rule there exists an exception. This summer, we
recommend doing something radical: break all the rules.

2. A Hand-Written Letter: Have You Ever Heard of Them?
What would you say is more personal: a handwritten letter or an email? If I asked a sample group of
people over the age of 55, I imagine 98 percent would say a hand-written letter is more personal,
and far classier!
33 Things I've Learned About Writing at 33
Not everyone has to like your work. The arts are full of pretentious cliques, bad art, good art,
wonderfully supportive people, people that can't stand you, people that love you, but the key is to
embrace it all. Enjoy the contrasts.
The Key Element To Success Many Writers Avoid
By Writer's Relief staff: We all know that success as a writer depends on: 1) writing something worth
reading and 2) getting published. (Thanks, Ca...
Actually Useful Tips for Becoming a Writer
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3. Block, How to Write, Writing a Novel, Writing Advice, Books News
"How did you become a writer?" The first time I was asked this, I felt like a fraud. I too, have asked
this question.
How To Begin Your Book
By Writer's Relief staff: How important are the first few paragraphs of your book? Consider this:
Each week, hundreds of submissions flood into any...
When You Just Don't Feel Like It
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Motivation, Writing Advice, Goals, Creative, Third Metric, Healthy Living News
Just because you are on the journey yourself, doesn't mean that you are the only one taking a solo
journey. We can learn and support each other; each journey will have some common roadblocks,
challenges and choices. The path may be different, but the experience is much the same.
5 Smart Ways To End Your Book
By Writer's Relief Staff: Like a great dinner party or once-in-a-lifetime vacation, all good things must
come to an end. Hopefully, a really excell...
Conversations on Writing: Award-Winning Young Adult Author Cindy Pon
By Cora Daniels Cindy Pon, a YA author, writes heroine centered fantasy series set in Ancient China.
Her books are known not only for their action p...

4. The First 3 Steps To Writing Your Life Story
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Writing Advice, Life, Advice for Writers, Memoir Writing, Roberta Temes, How to Write a Memoir,
Writing Tips, How to Write, OWN News
These quick, one-time-only exercises can teach us about ourselves and what we want--and how we
can tell our story. The bonus? You might just end up w...
3 Quick Cures For Writer's Block
By Writer's Relief Staff Sooner or later, every writer comes down with a case of the blahs. Whether
it's just a touch of writing feverishly or a ...
Story Writing From Start To Finish
By Writer's Relief Staff: It's every driver's road trip nightmare. (We know, this is supposed to be
about writing. Stay with us.) You're tryi...
How Writing For The TV Show Community Cured Me
This is something I have never talked about publicly. Five years ago, shortly after my beautiful
daughter's third birthday, I was diagnosed with advanced SWS -- Shit Writing Syndrome.
Never too Early to Nurture a Writer's Voice
By Cora Daniels As parents, we often obsess over firsts. Will Johnny be the first among peers to start
walking? Talking? Reading? Yet how many of us ...

5. 10 Reasons You Should Start Blogging
Blogging can be incredibly valuable
http://modernoffice642.webnode.com/news/a7-steps-to-sell-your-boss-on-social-media-marketing to a
variety of people and for a variety of reasons. Blogging is not just for businesses! I've benefited
personally, professionally, and financially from blogging.
How To Get Your Writing Noticed
By Writer's Relief Staff: We know that many of you are writers with lots of experience. You already
know all the ins and outs of how to write and h...
5 Tips for the Writing Life from Pico Iyer
The great appeal of these particular options for a writing life is that they are likely to define writing
as a priority in our daily lives and are likely to increase awareness of the choices we're making about
how to spend our time, about how to live as writers.
What to Do When You Cannot Write
One year, one month and six days ago I was sitting at Sami's Ground Floor Café. The writers used
to go there after our workshop at the Last Bookstore in Downtown L.A. The café is stark white.
Six Essential Books on Writing
I love knowing that some of my favorite writers share some of my struggles and feel motivated to try
some of their methods for overcoming them. So, without any further ado, a list of my six essential
books on writing.
5 Unconventional Poetry Forms

6. By Writer's Relief Staff: April is National Poetry Month, a time when poets and would-be bards alike
turn their attention to verses both free and f...
You Tawkin' to Me?
The way you speak can mean certain things to certain listeners. You might not have an accent when
you write, but you should always address your reader as if he doesn't quite understand what you're
going to say.