Show, Don’t Tell: How to Master the Art of Writing Descriptions That Engage...
Last Updated on April 4, 2023 by Nathaniel Tower When I was a creative writing teacher, I thought about buying a stamp that said “show, don’t tell.” It would have made grading papers a lot faster. I...
View ArticleShould You Use a Pseudonym for Your Writing?
Last Updated on May 28, 2023 by Nathaniel Tower Imagine you are a writer who has just written a book. You think it’s amazing, and you’re sure it’s going to be a bestseller. There’s just one problem:...
View ArticleOver 100 Great Short Story Ideas to Get Published in 2023
Last Updated on June 14, 2023 by Nathaniel Tower Update: We now have over 100 short story ideas on this list. These are all bona fide story prompts that you can turn into full short stories. These are...
View ArticleMastering the Art of Effective Communication in Essay Writing
Last Updated on June 24, 2023 by Nathaniel Tower Written communication is an important skill to have, especially in the modern age. Most jobs you’ll find require you to communicate in writing through...
View ArticleHow To Sell Short Stories for Good Money
Last Updated on June 21, 2023 by Nathaniel Tower I recently saw a meme regarding Little Women and Jo’s $100 prize for winning a short story contest. According to the meme, the truly sad part of Little...
View ArticleUnderstanding Claims in Writing and How to Craft Effective Ones
Last Updated on July 7, 2023 by Nathaniel Tower In the realm of academic and persuasive writing, a claim holds significant importance. A claim serves as the central assertion or argument made by a...
View ArticleWhen it’s time to accept silence as a rejection
Last Updated on July 6, 2023 by Nathaniel Tower Sending off your writing to be considered by one of your favorite publications can be both exciting and nerve wracking. On the one hand, you are proud of...
View ArticleHow to Pick Your Writing Niche – And Why You Need One
Last Updated on July 23, 2023 by Nathaniel Tower When I tell people I have a writing blog, the most common question I get asked (other than how much money I make from it) is, what is your niche? Wait a...
View Article15 Myths About Writing
Last Updated on August 13, 2023 by Nathaniel Tower If you tell anyone you’re a writer, you are bound to get a lot of opinions. Most of those opinions stink. Unfortunately, many of them can be harmful...
View ArticleCan you submit your AI-generated story for publication
Last Updated on August 16, 2023 by Nathaniel Tower Note: No part of this post was written by, edited, or reviewed by any AI writing tools. With the rise of artificial intelligence writing tools, many...
View Article6 reasons Google Analytics 4 is better than Universal Analytics…and 4 reasons...
Last Updated on February 7, 2024 by Nathaniel Tower If you have a website, you need data. It’s as simple as that. You need to know how people are using your website, where they are coming from, how...
View ArticleHow to Get Over Writer’s Block – 17 Proven Tips
Last Updated on February 18, 2024 by Nathaniel Tower Whether you’re a brand new writer or a seasoned veteran with a handful of bestsellers to your name, there’s one thing that’s inevitable: writer’s...
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