Category: Writing

Your first draft is rarely your final draft. Writing is a process of discovery, and it is through rewriting that ideas are clarified, structure is strengthened, and meaning becomes sharper. Although good writing depends on revisiting and refining your work, there is a balance to be struck. Overwriting, or endlessly tinkering, can sometimes dilute…

WHAT’S YOUR MOTIVATION? When people ask themselves why they want to write, they usually land on things like: WHAT’S YOUR GOAL? What are you actually trying to do here? Research shows that money isn’t a great motivator. Plus, there’s no guarantee you’ll make money, and if you’re self-publishing, you’re actually going to spend money…