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Why Writers Must Make Mistakes | The Blank Page

All writers mess up. Successful writers only make a specific mistake once, and never again. How?…
The World Will Tell Writers Not to Be Proud

Even if it’s bragging, who says we don’t deserve to every now and then?
12 Reminders for the Writer on Hiatus — But Not By Choice

We don’t always choose to take a break. Sometimes stepping away is a necessity, not an…
10 Reasons Most Writers Are (At Least a Little) Sleep-Deprived

Sleep is essential. Don’t take this post too seriously. Go to bed!
12 Thoughts Keeping Writers Up at Night

2. I don’t want to kill off my favorite character. So that probably means I have…
Do You Have to Be a Good Writer to Be a Good Editor?

It’s not as easy to become a professional editor as it might seem.
10 Reminders for Writers Who Don’t Feel Like Their Words Can Make a Difference

4. The only way to learn how to do better is by doing.
One Writer. A Million New Ideas. | The Blank Page

It’s a much deeper sensation. An awareness, almost, of what feels like a million storytelling possibilities…
You’re Never ‘Ready’ to Write a Story

There is never a “right time.” Life is unpredictable. If you need to write something, write…
10 Gentle Reminders for Writing When Everything’s on Fire

6. Always share your work with the intent to help, comfort, encourage, or call someone to…