Write your own story

You can listen to me read this essay here (35 minutes) . How to shift overwhelm, procrastination, resistance and perfectionism Like me, I suspect you’ve been seduced by one or more facets of this gem called creative resistance (AKA artists/writer’s block)​: perfectionism, procrastination, resistance and overwhelm. And, like me, I suspect you’ve been trapped in […]

Bestselling author Louisa Deasey shares how to write your memoir manuscript in 3 months and why the first draft of your memoir needs to be written quickly.

Reading comprehension, writing exercises and critical thinking all in one worksheet which can also be used as the basis for conversation or a classroom discussion. Suitable for group work as well. REMARK: THE PREVIEW OF THIS HANDWRITTEN WORKSHEET LOOKS A BIT UNTIDY, BUT ONCE YOU DOWNLOAD AND PRINT THE QUALITY IS ACCEPTABLE. Students can be ask to tell their story to the class in order to practice speaking or presentation skills. - ESL worksheets

Today I’m wrapping up our 2017 recap with a look back at some of my personal favorite posts from 2017! We’ve already covered fun DIY projects, favorite cocktails, sweet baby shower invitations and birth announcements, playful and colorful wedding invitations, and romantic and understated wedding invitations – all of which I absolutely love – but […]

Looking for short story ideas that will help you get published? Check out this list of over 100 story ideas to help you write great stories.

The writing process can seem daunting if you're just finding out how to start writing a novel. Here are some tips and resources from my own writing process.

If you’re wondering how to get writing inspiration and plot ideas, these story writing questions can help you figure out what your novel plot should be. Starting a story is always exciting, but sometimes writer’s block and not having a clear idea about plot development and character goals can stop us from writing. Read this post for the best novel writing questions and follow Protagonist Crafts to learn how to start writing your own book.

Every memoir has two conflicting desires, this post outlines the questions you need to ask yourself to find these desires.

Looking for memoir writing advice? Check out these do's and don'ts for struggling memoir writers.

Learn how to write a short story that you can submit to publishers confidently. Read about the short story writing process.