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Writing in a journal can make you a better writer. How? Here are 5 ways.

There is a lot of misinformation out there about self-publishing. Here are 5 self-publishing myths to help clear up some of the confusion.

Writing productively is always easier with enough sleep. If you’re having trouble getting enough sleep, here are 10 tips to help.

As an author, or an architect who uses words, it’s important for you to know basic rules of grammar and to continue increasing your current skills. So how can you improve your grammar? Here are some great ideas!

There is only so much writing practice you can do in a day, but there are also a lot of non-writing activities you can do that will make you a better writer. Read on for some ideas!

Being a writer can be lonely and hard, but there are many reasons writers write. Here are 25 reasons that can give you motivation when the going gets tough.

Writing contests can be a great way to hone your writing, try something new, and maybe win a prize! Here are 7 writing contests that you can try your hand at.

Reading is important for authors because it helps improve writing skills, but what should you read? Here are some ideas!

Here are 9 reasons why writers need to read.

Here are a few infographics on punctuation topics that writers often struggle with most.

Whether you’re a full-time or a part-time writer, finding time to write with all the distractions of life can be difficult. Here are some tips to help you start and maintain a writing habit.

Are you looking for good ideas for a gratitude list? Or just want a gratitude pick-me-up? Read on for a list of what we and some of the authors we spoke to are grateful for.

Is your plot slowing down? Maybe you need a horse, dog, or cat to liven things up. Animals can play a large role in your next book. Here are a few ways you can use animals to enrich your fiction.

So you’ve written a children’s book and want to get it published. If you want to try your hand at self-publishing a children’s book, here are some steps to help you get there.

Are you a self-published author looking for more information about what print-on-demand service you should use? You’ve come to the right place!

Do you like to listen to music before or while you write? Here are 3 music apps that you may want to try if you like to listen to music before or during writing.

Like any other book, a book for children needs to be marketed well. That means most of the marketing has to be done by you. But with some careful planning it’s not as difficult as it might seem.

Here are some easy tips for writing a book that you may not have heard before.

If you are a self-published author, it may be a good idea to start a publishing company. Read on for reasons why becoming official may be a good idea and for tips on how to start a publishing company.