As writers, sitting at a computer and typing a story feels as second-nature as breathing. But what about spilling our darkest demons on the page? Writing with vulnerability can be difficult, but in my experience, it’s always worth it. Here are four reasons you should get vulnerable with your words.
Tag: writing life
A Christmas Movie for the Writer in You
Last weekend, I went with a group of friends to see the movie The Man Who Invented Christmas, which follows Charles Dickens and how he came to write A Christmas Carol. As a writer, there were many things I connected with throughout the movie. I won’t spoil too much about the movie, but here are some things a writer can identify with (or groan in agreement with) in this movie.
How Traveling Helps With Humor Writing
How can you consistently generate things to make people laugh? Living in Ireland for a semester gave me some new insights on how to strengthen my funny bone that I’d love to share with you.
Finding Time to Write in a Busy World
Free time never seems to be in abundance. But here’s the secret: You can’t wait for your schedule to magically open up. Here are five must-do’s for writers who want to take their work to the next level.
Writers Watching Movies: Much More Than “I Liked it”
The first time I saw Wonder Woman, I asked my dad what he thought and he replied, “I liked it. It was good.” This simple response boggled my mind.
How to Make Anything into Writing Material
Four of us sat outside the PWR classroom in Nussbaum, ready to learn from a publishing professional about freelance editing. I didn’t even want to become a freelance editor, but I was ready to take notes just the same.
