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Tag: tips and tricks

Make it Snappy: The Art of the Six-Word Story

March 4, 2024 pwrtaylor

Hemmingway made a wager among his writer friends, claiming he could write a story in six words. They took him up on the bet, and on a napkin, Hemingway wrote the famous words: “For sale: baby shoes, never worn.” His friends paid him $10, no questions asked. 

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Tips and Tricks for Successful Blogging

September 11, 2019 pwrtaylor

Blogging is a genre, and like any genre, it has its own expectations and challenges. Here are some simple tips to better blogging.

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Dialogue: From Good to Great

April 30, 2019 pwrtaylor

Many of us fall somewhere in the middle of the dialogue spectrum—not terrible, but not great either. How can we make our dialogue sing from the page?

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Finding Time to Read in a Busy Schedule

April 23, 2019 pwrtaylor

I get it. I’ve been there. As life is hectic around you, you suddenly realize that it has been weeks since you’ve even touched a book to read for fun. Here are three ways to return to the wonders of reading.

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