Drills aren’t just for military school. In fact, just about any vocation can benefit from training exercises—writing included. But what drills help boost your writing skills and make you better at your craft? Here are seven to get you started. Try one a day this week, and see how they can help your professional writing grow and flourish. Take a quiz. On something writing related, like spelling, grammar, or vocabulary. Quizzes can be found in magazines or online and can help r

With the holidays fast approaching, you might be thinking about writing a holiday story. What’s great about holiday stories is that they aren’t just for kids. Adults love to read stories with a holiday theme, too. But no matter who your target audience, there are a few things to keep in mind when writing a holiday story. First and foremost, a good story is key. The holiday element matters, of course, but the characters, plot, and writing style matter more. Like any story, a h