Advice

Constructive Criticism
People always say they’re open to constructive criticism, but they usually mean they’re open to praise. It doesn’t take much pride and ego swallowing to accept praise; even Donald Trump can do it. However, constructive criticism may need a grain or two of sugar going down.
By Harper Lewis23 days ago in Writers
I Wrote Every Day for 6 Months and Burned Out Completely. Here’s What I Was Doing Wrong.
Six months of writing every single day without a single missed day, and I was proud of that streak. But I was also completely exhausted, resentful, and starting to hate the thing I'd committed to doing.
By Ellen Frances23 days ago in Writers
How My FOMO Slowly Lost Its Power By 2026
There was a time when FOMO controlled my thoughts more than I like to admit. It wasn’t loud or dramatic—it was quiet, constant, and exhausting. It sat in the background of my mind while I tried to move forward, reminding me that others were getting ahead while I felt stuck.
By Mubarik Ahmad 23 days ago in Writers
I’ve Started 23 Writing Projects. I’ve Finished 2. Here’s Why.
I have a folder on my computer called "Writing Projects." It contains 23 documents. Each one is a project I started with full conviction that this was the one. There is a book that would I would call my masterpiece. And the series that would take off. Most are ideas that were too good not to pursue.
By Ellen Frances23 days ago in Writers
Analyse this!. Top Story - February 2026.
Wanna know how to improve your writing? There is a simple, quick, tried and tested method. Tried and tested by who? By me, as it happens, and I can guarantee that it will work for you. I know what I am talking about. Not always, of course, but certainly in this case.
By Raymond G. Taylor24 days ago in Writers
How to Write When You’re Afraid Your Ex/Boss/Family Will See It
I hover over the "publish" button for three full minutes before I finally click it. I do this every single time. As soon as I publish, my article goes live. What I've written is now searchable, findable, and anyone can read it. I mean, literally anyone.
By Ellen Frances24 days ago in Writers
If You Write A Book, Don’t Tell Anyone. Top Story - February 2026.
There are days when I’m grateful Amazon doesn’t tell me specifically who has bought my book and who hasn’t. If they did, I would be heartbroken when I read the list and noticed all the important names in my life were not on my list of customers.
By Ellen Frances24 days ago in Writers
How To Write When You Can't Write
I think the only way to write when you're experiencing any type of emotion that could be a potential blocker is to simply write.
By Destiny S. Harris25 days ago in Writers
Prayers That Go Deeper Than Politics
Prayers for safety, prayers for peace, Prayers that violence would finally cease.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast25 days ago in Writers
Red Envelopes for Strangers
Red Envelopes for Strangers The night train to Xi’an was always too warm in winter. Liu Shan sat by the window, her coat folded on her lap, watching frost blur the glass. Outside, villages flickered past like brief memories. Inside, the carriage smelled of instant noodles, oranges, and tired people going home.
By Zidane25 days ago in Writers
When Safety Becomes a Daily Habit: A Quiet Story of Family Protection
The Morning That Changed Nothing—and Everything Every morning in the Khan household begins the same way. A kettle whistles. School bags are checked twice. Someone reminds someone else to eat breakfast. From the outside, it looks ordinary—almost forgettable.
By CEO A&S Developers26 days ago in Writers
They Lied
I have been going back and forward on where to start this and how to start it, it seems to be my biggest challenge when telling a story. Stories have to have a beginning, middle and end but my stories never do. It’s more like they latch on to part of me and Im actually never sure when it began or even if it ends. They follow me.
By Ella Loftus26 days ago in Writers