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Seven By Seven
Introduction I was thinking how September was originally the seventh month. September was historically the seventh month in the Roman calendar, but it became the ninth month after January and February were added, shifting the subsequent months out of their original numerical positions. The name "September" comes from the Latin word septem, meaning "seven".
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 5 months ago in Writers
The Role of Doubt in the Creative Process
“Doubt is a sign you’re doing something that matters.” — Me, spiralling at 2am (but also kind of right). Let me be honest with you: I doubt myself all the time. Like, more than I probably should. I doubt my ideas, my voice, my plot choices, my sentence structure. I’ll write something, love it, and then reread it two hours later and cringe like I’ve just texted my ex.
By Georgia5 months ago in Writers
Worldbuilding Through Religion and Mythology
“Gods tell us who we are, and myths tell us who we’ve been.” I’ll admit it — I’m a sucker for a good pantheon. Whether it’s celestial goddesses ruling the tides or trickster spirits shaping fate with a grin, I love when a fantasy world leans deep into its religious roots. Not just for the aesthetic (though let’s be real, holy temples and bone-laced prayer beads? Yes please), but because religion and mythology give your world depth. They shape history, identity, politics, conflict — and the soul of your story.
By Georgia5 months ago in Writers
The 5 Most Common Grammar Mistakes
“Good writing is clear thinking made visible. Bad grammar just gets in the way.” Let’s be real: we’ve all made grammar mistakes — yes, even the ones who correct other people’s texts in group chats. Grammar might feel like the least fun part of writing (unless you’re a language nerd like me), but it’s one of the most important tools in your writer toolbox.
By Georgia5 months ago in Writers
10 Things You Learn Fast As a New Writer. Top Story - August 2025.
“If you want to be a writer, you must do two things above all others: read a lot and write a lot.” — Stephen King There’s a lot of commentary in the writing community about what it means to live the writer’s life. It’s a little bit different for everyone, but there are a lot of commonalities that almost all writers can resonate with.
By Leigh Victoria Phan, MS, MFA5 months ago in Writers
Why Writers Are Obsessed With Stories About Stories
“We tell ourselves stories in order to live.” — Joan Didion Writers are notorious for being a little obsessed with… well, writing. But more than that, we seem to have a deep, borderline spiritual fixation on stories about stories. You know the ones: tales where characters fall into books (Inkheart), rewrite their fates (The NeverEnding Story), or become aware they’re part of a narrative (The Princess Bride, anyone?).
By Georgia5 months ago in Writers
Creating Magic Systems:
“Magic, like any good lie, needs a little logic to make it believable.” Magic is the heartbeat of fantasy. It’s the sparkle in the air, the impossible made real. But as any fantasy writer will tell you, magic isn’t just about flashy spells and enchanted swords. It’s about rules. Or the lack of them. Or… something in between.
By Georgia5 months ago in Writers
How to Build a Daily Writing Routine
“Discipline is choosing between what you want now and what you want most.” Let’s be honest: every writer wants a daily writing routine. It sounds so romantic, doesn’t it? You, at your desk, a steaming mug of something nearby, words flowing like magic. But the reality? Life is messy. Energy is limited. And most of us are juggling work, families, and about seventeen tabs open in our brains.
By Georgia5 months ago in Writers
Short Observation On Lack Of Interaction With Vocal Stories
Introduction I tend to publish two or three Vocal stories a day and comment on at least ten (though I feel I don't do enough), and usually a dozen stories by other authors each week, but I am perturbed by these recent observations.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 5 months ago in Writers
Charleston Literary Magazines & Newspapers: Publication Opportunities for Lowcountry Writers in South Carolina
Charleston writers, take note: Whether you're a poet, journalist, or fiction writer, the South Carolina Lowcountry offers a wealth of publication opportunities right in your own backyard. From glossy lifestyle magazines to prestigious literary journals, this guide helps Charleston writers get to know some local publications that accept writing submissions. Whether you're just starting out or seeking your next placement, there's a home for your work in one of Charleston's many local magazines and newspapers.
By Heather Holmes5 months ago in Writers
Measuring Value
You are an employee that goes beyond the "craft to execution" and "problem-solving to initiative". You bring strategic impact along with your market vision that directly influences that company's bottom line. But your rank and net pay in the hands of your employer does not change. Not because you are not valuable to them but because they can not afford your services at the market rate nor can they re-design the upper echelon to accommodate your growth and talents without causing "waves". If you give far too much for the same old, you are the majority of the talent stuck within dormant companies that have no systems of recognition of talent based on merit.
By Narghiza Ergashova5 months ago in Writers
Character-Driven vs. Plot-Driven:
“A good story needs a plot, yes. But it’s the characters who make us care.” Let’s talk about one of the oldest debates in the writing world: Should your story be character-driven or plot-driven?
By Georgia5 months ago in Writers