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The rise of social media has given us countless options for creating and marketing content. So much so, that blogging has evolved into a full-time role of its own. While anyone with an internet connection and a flair for writing can now create a fully functional online blog, writing and serving content that engages readers […]

Recently, a first-time novelist by the name of William Giraldi made a disturbing remark about today’s culture: more and more contemporary writers are showing an aversion to reading. Perhaps the most famous of these is J.K. Rowling (from the Harry Potter series) who, despite her claim that she rarely picks up a book – unless […]

Do you want to master the art of writing on social media? Social media is a huge platform in the modern era, and every company, public figure, and anyone who wants to get their messages across to audiences should be a decent writer on social media. Being an effective writer is sure to boost your […]

What is Plotting? In taking a class on genre writing–fantasy, suspense and mystery–from Marvin Kaye at NYU, I was surprised at how closely the plot structure of suspense resembles that of romance. Plot structure sounds very dull to a writer eager to let the words flow, to create, but without a structure to your plot […]

What are the Secrets? My frequent writing partner and I have worked together for over a decade. Also, I have collaborated with other writers on various projects from novels to scripts. Writing can be lonely and isolate you, so it can be fun to write with others. Co-writing means someone to brainstorm with you, a […]