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Ten Ways to Break your Writer's Block (Without ChatGPT)
The worst part about being a writer can be the empty page. It's just as daunting as it is depressing, even though there are some (liars) that say the joy of endless possibilities of the blank page can be the best part.
By Athena Pajer5 months ago in Writers
I Was a Bestseller… Then I Lost It All Overnight
“A photo from 2015, before my books were silenced. These young readers reminded me why stories matter — and why I had to find my voice again.”
By Cenk Enes Ozer5 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
Tips for Avoiding Complications During Tibial Intramedullary Nail Fixation
Tibial intramedullary nail fixation is one of the most common surgical techniques for stabilizing tibial shaft fractures. It offers strong mechanical support, allows early mobilization, and has high success rates. However, like any surgical procedure, it carries risks. Complications such as malalignment, infection, hardware irritation, and nonunion can occur if precautions are not taken. The good news is that many of these problems can be minimized through careful planning, precise technique, and good post-operative care. Below are practical tips that surgeons, surgical teams, and even patients can keep in mind to reduce the likelihood of complications.
By Siora Surgicals 5 months ago in Writers
Ai-Powered Content Repurposing: Boost Your Strategy. AI-Generated.
Have you ever felt like your content's potential is limited to just one platform? Imagine if you could effortlessly transform a single piece of content into multiple blog posts, reaching audiences worldwide.
By Ethan Larkins5 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
Putting Your Heart On The Page
Author's Note: May trigger memories for others of previous childhood abuse. Anne Bernays and Pamela Painter — What if? Writing Exercises for Fiction Writers prompts — The Exercise: Make a notebook entry on an early childhood event that made you cry or terrified you, or that made you weak with shame or triumpant with revenge. Then write a story about that event. Take us back to those traumatic times, relive them for us through your story in such a way so as to make your experience ours. The Objective: To learn to identify events in your life that are still capable of making you laugh and cry. If you can capture these emotions and put them on paper, chances are you will also make readers laugh and cry as well.
By Denise E Lindquist5 months ago in Writers
Felipe Robertson: The Sheung Wan Incident & Mentorship
Felipe Robertson's sentence is not just a reflection of his professional success but a testament to the depth of his character, compassion, and leadership. One of the most defining moments in his journey occurred during an incident in Sheung Wan, a seemingly small encounter that turned into a life-changing experience for both him and a young individual. This incident encapsulated Felipe’s core values of mentorship, empathy, and the powerful impact of kindness.
By jimmie Lotte5 months ago in Writers
Tailored Contracts: Customize Your Agreements for Success. AI-Generated.
Imagine having the power to craft contracts that truly fit your needs, no matter where in the world your ideal candidate might be. With the concept of tailored contracts, this is more than just a possibility—it's a reality you can achieve effortlessly.
By Writer5 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