“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” Franklin D. Roosevelt I’ve always loved the idea of being physically active, so I joined my university’s taekwondo team. I trained with them for over a year before I had to stop for reasons beyond my control. During that time, I learned the basics and…
“You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” Zig Ziglar You’re about to write your first book. For as long as you can remember, you’ve wanted to become a published author—yearning to share your thoughts with the world and reach others who may be facing challenges like…
With tides moving from traditional methods of earning to the creator economy, being identified as a writer in this digital age is one of the most lucrative professions you can ever pursue. Writing was once seen as a lazy man’s job. No parent wanted to hear their child say they wanted to be a writer,…
I once visited a compound whose floor was tiled with interlocking bricks. It was done in such a way that you couldn’t see the ground underneath. I fell in love with the tiling because I believed that it would keep grasses from sprouting. How wrong I was. For a while, the compound maintained its new…
Storytelling has evolved. With social media, how we tell stories and communicate has been revolutionized. This has transformed traditional narratives to more sophisticated methods, providing unique and interactive experiences. People have successfully connected on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Thus, bridging the gap between creators and their audience. This allowed stories to unfold in…
Being productive as a writer is often overlooked. Many people assume that writing comes easily, flowing effortlessly from the mind to the page. However, the reality is that creating and maintaining a productive writing space is crucial for consistent output. Productivity doesn’t just happen; it requires deliberate effort and the establishment of effective habits. As…
Writing is one of the best skills on the Internet today. It can pay you as much as any other skill, depending on your knowledge about it. As a highly paid writer, you have the opportunity to influence, educate, and entertain audiences while earning a substantial income. The flexibility and diversity in writing make it…
You decide to write a book. You lay out your tools—notebook, pen, and laptop—on your writing desk and realize that you’re at a loss for where to begin. You decide that maybe today’s not your day and pack up your things for another time. As your schedule would have it, that day never comes, and…
You’re seated in your writing space with a notebook, laptop, and a pen before you. You power on the laptop, open a new page, and you’re set to begin writing. You title the write-up, and after that, it feels as though someone sucked your mind clean of ideas. No matter how hard you rack your…
Are you feeling stuck in a writing rut? It happens to the best of us. Even seasoned writers sometimes find themselves staring at a blank page, unsure of how to get started. That’s where writing prompts come in handy. These ideas of inspiration can ignite your creativity and get your words flowing. In this article,…
