While logic would dictate that a work is either fact or fiction, in reality, a good deal of writing falls into special categories. As a writer, the responsibility rests on you to translate the learning and discoveries of complex fields into words that are meaningful to other professionals or accessible to the general public. With […]
Options for Fiction Writers
Fiction writers, unite! There’s something special about the ability to create new worlds, one-of-a-kind characters, and never-before-experienced history. An author of fiction can present ideas that would be resisted, if not rejected outright, in non-fiction. So if you’ve been holding back because you’ve been told that fiction is just “escapism,” read on.
Options for Non-fiction Writers
Many writers—and readers—prefer factual material over fictional. The options for non-fiction writers are limitless: The universe is literally at their fingertips. From the endless reaches of space to the intricate machinery of the tiniest cell, and from an in-depth examination of history to projections for the future, any subject is fair game for the non-fiction […]
How to Choose Your Genre
You’re a writer. You love to write. You want people to read your writing. Probably you want people to pay to read your writing. The question is: What should you write? Actually, there are a number of questions related to that one. Who is your audience? Are they old or young? Rich or poor? Where […]
Isolation
Writing is an admirable goal. If it’s your dream to write, you can expect to spend many hours in a room by yourself, composing, revising, proofreading—and throwing drafts away. Is it worth isolating yourself? If you had envisioned a dream of book tours with fans lining up to ask you to sign their books after […]
Suspension
Suspension can be a good thing. Or it can be a bad thing. I’m sure the kayakers pictured would have to agree it’s a bad thing. A very bad thing. All their well-laid plans for an invigorating cruise down a scenic river have ground to a halt. How will they deal with this unexpected challenge? […]