What can be twisted and taken, both given and withheld?
Something that in one light is sacred and in its shadow is profane. Something pitted as a weapon and explored like it has a lid. Something everyone can hold but that needs breath to live.
A word.
At Ideas Write Now we tackle the shape-shifting beast of words to tell better stories.
You can read some of those stories here. We’ve also been busy writing advice articles and compiling submission lists for you to download for free.
This is Your Brain On Writing
What happens when writers win the fight for time in their busy lives to get to the page? They are happier, healthier, and closer to their higher good!
11 Christmas Gift Ideas For Writers
If you’ve got a writer in your life and you’re looking for the perfect gift for the holidays, we’ve got you covered. As writers ourselves, we’ve been on the receiving end of countless journals and ballpoint pens for Christmas. We pulled together this list of 11 unique Christmas gift ideas for writers so that you can give the writer in your life a gift that holds a lot more meaning than the blank page.
You’re Reading All Wrong and It’s Killing Your Creative Process
How do you navigate the advice of reading to become a better writer without tipping too far into indulgence? How do you read as a tool and not as a distraction from your writing? Exploring what, when, and why you’re reading will help you read with the purpose of polishing your creative writing and finding a balance in your creative process.
Four Aspects of Stephen King's Writing You Can Use in All Genres
What is there to learn about writing memoir from a thirty year master of fiction like Stephen King? Everything! Learn to write with honesty, direction, habit, and attention in all genres of writing.
Keep Your Writing Momentum After 30 Days Of Writing
How I kept the momentum after my 30 day writing challenge. By removing distractions I found time for writing. The big secret? I ditched my tv and made time for writing.
30 Days Of A “Just Do It” Writing Practice
What I learned in committing to 30 days of writing alongside my full-time job. Top tips so that you can work writing into your busy life. Scheduling writing practice as a priority in an active life.
How to Tame an Overly Inspired Mind and Finish Projects
To churn new ideas into completed projects, you have to find a balance. By figuring out your focus, pursuing real passion projects, and setting goals with tangible steps, you can transform overstimulation into productivity — a critical skill every creative can master.
A Big List of Publications Including Ones That Pay For Your Writing
Our list of publications that pay for writing is meant to cut out the lengthy research so you have more time to write submission letters and queries.