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5 Things Writers Should Know About the Language of Demons, Evil, and ‘The Enemy’ in Politics Author and professor Michael E. Heyes shares five things writers should know about the language of demons, evil, and "the enemy" in politics. The post 5 Things Writers Should Know About the Language of Demons, Evil, and ‘The Enemy’ in Politics appeared first on Writer's Digest. https://www.writersdigest.com/5-things-writers-should-know-about-the-language-of-demons-evil-and-the-enemy-in-politics #BeInspired #TheWritersLife #GoodVsEvil #Language #politicalnonfiction

The Joy of Writing for Yourself (and No One Else) Deanna Martinez-Bey explains the importance of tapping into the joy of writing for yourself (and no one else), including tips for doing so. The post The Joy of Writing for Yourself (and No One Else) appeared first on Writer's Digest. https://www.writersdigest.com/the-joy-of-writing-for-yourself-and-no-one-else #BeInspired #TheWritersLife #WritingHabitsandPractices #HealthyWriters #JoyofWriting

Why You Shouldn’t Give Up Author Ande Pliego shares success stories that would've never happened without persistence and why writers shouldn't give up. The post Why You Shouldn’t Give Up appeared first on Writer's Digest. https://www.writersdigest.com/why-you-shouldnt-give-up #BeInspired #TheWritersLife #WritingHabitsandPractices #GiveUp #KeepWriting

Fictionalizing Your Day Job: Turning a Pathologist Into a Crime Writer Author Allan Gaw discusses fictionalizing your day job, both the positive outcomes and the potential hurdles. The post Fictionalizing Your Day Job: Turning a Pathologist Into a Crime Writer appeared first on Writer's Digest. https://www.writersdigest.com/fictionalizing-your-day-job-turning-a-pathologist-into-a-crime-writer #BeInspired #TheWritersLife #WritingHabitsandPractices #dayjob #LifeExperience

The Art of Specificity in Writing: How to Dial in on Detail and Why It Matters Author Jennifer Shoop discusses the art of specificity in writing, including how to dial in on detail and why it matters. The post The Art of Specificity in Writing: How to Dial in on Detail and Why It Matters appeared first on Writer's Digest. https://www.writersdigest.com/the-art-of-specificity-in-writing-how-to-dial-in-on-detail-and-why-it-matters #BeInspired #TheWritersLife #WritingHabitsandPractices #bestwords #CommonTerms

The Art of Specificity in Writing: How to Dial in on Detail and Why It Matters Author Jennifer Shoop discusses the art of specificity in writing, including how to dial in on detail and why it matters. The post The Art of Specificity in Writing: How to Dial in on Detail and Why It Matters appeared first on Writer's Digest. https://www.writersdigest.com/the-art-of-specificity-in-writing-how-to-dial-in-on-detail-and-why-it-matters #BeInspired #TheWritersLife #WritingHabitsandPractices #bestwords #CommonTerms

When Life Haunts Art Award-winning author Tamika Thompson shares the phenomenon of when life haunts art and how to respond when what you wrote actually happens. The post When Life Haunts Art appeared first on Writer's Digest. https://www.writersdigest.com/when-life-haunts-art #BeInspired #TheWritersLife #WritingHabitsandPractices #gunviolence #LifeImitatingArt

Get Started Right Writing Task: 011 Get each week started on the right foot with Get Started Right Writing Tasks. For this week’s task, check in on your writing goals. The post Get Started Right Writing Task: 011 appeared first on Writer's Digest. https://www.writersdigest.com/get-started-right-writing-task-011 #BeInspired #TheWritersLife #WritingHabitsandPractices #GetStartedRightWritingTasks #writinggoals

Get Started Right Writing Task: 007 Get each week started on the right foot with Get Started Right Writing Tasks. For this week’s task, write about a vulnerable moment. The post Get Started Right Writing Task: 007 appeared first on Writer's Digest. https://www.writersdigest.com/get-started-right-writing-task-007 #BeInspired #TheWritersLife #WritingHabitsandPractices #GetStartedRightWritingTasks #Memory

Rewriting Our Inner Narrative: From “Struggling” to “Evolving” Writer Deanna Martinez-Bey discusses the importance of rewriting our inner narratives as writers, especially when we think we're struggling. The post Rewriting Our Inner Narrative: From “Struggling” to “Evolving” Writer appeared first on Writer's Digest. https://www.writersdigest.com/rewriting-our-inner-narrative-from-struggling-to-evolving-writer #BeInspired #TheWritersLife #WritingHabitsandPractices #HealthyHabits #HealthyWriters

Get Started Right Writing Task: 006 Get each week started on the right foot with Get Started Right Writing Tasks. For this week’s task, submit your writing. The post Get Started Right Writing Task: 006 appeared first on Writer's Digest. https://www.writersdigest.com/get-started-right-writing-task-006 #BeInspired #TheWritersLife #WritingHabitsandPractices #GetStartedRightWritingTasks #NonfictionSubmissions

Agent in Your Pocket: Stop Trying to Deserve the Yes Literary agent Jessica Berg explains why it's important for authors to feel worthy and project confidence when querying and communicating with literary agents. The post Agent in Your Pocket: Stop Trying to Deserve the Yes appeared first on Writer's Digest. https://www.writersdigest.com/agent-in-your-pocket-stop-trying-to-deserve-the-yes #BeInspired #FindaFictionAgent #FindaNonfictionAgent #GetPublished #TheWritersLife

Writing Against the Clock Author Haley-Grace McCormick discusses dyslexia, constant movement, time, being present, and writing against the clock. The post Writing Against the Clock appeared first on Writer's Digest. https://www.writersdigest.com/writing-against-the-clock #BeInspired #TheWritersLife #WritingHabitsandPractices #AuthenticRepresentation #Dyslexia

Turning Trauma Into Purpose: How I Turned a Traumatic Brain Injury Into a Writing Mission Author John R. Miles shares how a game of tag changed his life and led him on a path to turn a traumatic brain injury into a writing mission. The post Turning Trauma Into Purpose: How I Turned a Traumatic Brain Injury Into a Writing Mission appeared first on Writer's Digest. https://www.writersdigest.com/turning-trauma-into-purpose-how-i-turned-a-traumatic-brain-injury-into-a-writing-mission #BeInspired #Childrens #Genre #TheWritersLife #WriteBetterFiction

Get Started Right Writing Task: 004 Get each week started on the right foot with Get Started Right Writing Tasks. For this week’s task, write about a weird habit or tradition. The post Get Started Right Writing Task: 004 appeared first on Writer's Digest. https://www.writersdigest.com/get-started-right-writing-task-004 #BeInspired #TheWritersLife #WritingHabitsandPractices #GetStartedRightWritingTasks