Why Do My Stories Feel All Out of Balance?
How do I balance the amount of description and dialogue and thoughts and things in my fiction? I feel like I go on a tear and overdo one way over the others for long passages.
Might As Well Write
Darkly encouraging advice for creators who aren't quite ready to give up
Might As Well Write
Darkly encouraging advice for creators who aren't quite ready to give up
Month July 2021
What Do You Do with Rejected Stories?
How often do you approach the box where you keep your past works and revisit writing that was rejected to improve your writing now?
Should I Major in English?
I want to be a writer. Should I major in English?
Why Hooman Love Write More than Me?
My hooman is normally quite considerate. But there are these times when he begins writing and forgets it is treat time! Please help!
How Do I Stick with a Story Even When It Seems to Suck?
How can I remain devoted to seeing a story through from start to finish?
What Level of Detail is Enough for Fiction That Feels Alive?
When I write fiction, it feels too thin, more like the outline of a story or a script of one. How do I know how much detail to put in so it feels more like a real story?
What Tools Can Help Me Keep My Writing Organized?
How do you keep your larger writing projects organized?
How Can I Sell the 10% of My Soul I Don’t Use All Day?
After transitioning into a “creative” career, my writing output dropped off. What is your advice for good writer day jobs / careers that allow a fruitful healthy writing life?
Is There a Way to Stay Visible Online While Preserving My Emotional Health?
How do you maintain balance and distance between what seems to be required of us as writers nowadays (promotion! community! etc.) and what writers typically need (silence, space, distance) in order to create and evolve?