Writing Hacks

Before Taylor Swift drops The Life of a Showgirl, here are some of our favorite lyrics and why they resonate.

Choose your fighter—word search edition! Here are 5 word search websites we love.

Here are 5 writing tips and habits from world-renowned authors just for you.

A show should know when to end. But too often, storytelling drags on past its prime, plagued by creative fatigue and unresolved arcs.

Let’s be honest. Writers are not exempted from having nasty habits. Let’s talk about 5 that hurt your writing—plus how to overcome them.

Learn the different types of playlist that can accompany you in writing your drafts.

Making your writing more disability inclusive shows you are being a responsible writer. Here’s a blog post to guide you on how to write content that celebrates every person and their uniqueness.

An argumentative essay takes a stand on an issue and backs it up with research, logic, and evidence. Here's how to write one well.

Don’t fear formulaic writing—plot structures are tools, not traps. Learn how to use them creatively and keep your stories fresh.

If you’ve been wondering how to spice up your mystery novel, this crash course is you. Who knows, you might just be the next Arthur Conan Doyle?

The case of creative nonfiction has always been interesting. Let’s take a look at how this genre took a legitimate spot in literature.

Me Before You by Jojo Moyes—an emotional journey that will make you laugh, cry, and reflect on life’s toughest choices.

Whether you're a pro at the craft or just starting out, here are just 10 tips to help you become a better writer without burning out.

As Mental Health Month ends, we’re spotlighting five narratives that made us feel seen and heard.

Turn stock characters into compelling leads! Learn how to develop stereotypes into relatable main characters with these creative tips.

The fanfic-to-trad pub pipeline is endangering fandom–let’s talk about it.

How we frame our personal stories shapes mental health. Explore how self-narratives fuel anxiety or build resilience and how rewriting them can transform our lives.

In Sunrise on the Reaping, we gain a much better understanding of Haymitch through his experiences before, during and after the 75th Hunger Games.

Heroes come in all shapes and sizes, and some even make us question their heroism. Read about the 10 kinds of heroes in literature.

As writing styles evolve, so do the genres and subgenres that shape the literary world. These unconventional stories break away from traditional norms, blending elements of fantasy, historical fiction, and the bizarre.