Here are some dos and don’ts to help you decide when you should and shouldn’t write for free: Do write for free when you’re just getting...

Handwriting seems to be a lost art—or maybe I’ve just lost the art of handwriting. Every time I sit down to write out a greeting card, I...

So you’re well on your way to a blossoming freelance writing career. You’ve got plenty of publishing credits to your name, clients with...

Writing every day isn’t always easy, especially during December. I have to admit, there have been many days this month when I haven’t...

With many of us still enjoying the autumn color and warm afternoons, it’s hard to believe that the holiday season kicks off next month....

Here are a few of the ways I plan to “write” in August. Try these out for yourself. You might be surprised at how much you’ll achieve...

If you don’t already own a good thesaurus, now’s the time to invest in one. A thesaurus isn’t just a useful writing tool; it can turn out...

What's different about this book? First of all, it doesn't address every aspect of writing. Instead, No Average Writer points out common...

As I mentally prepare for our new puppy arriving in March, I contemplate how my writing life will be affected by the upcoming change. If...

With the holidays fast approaching, you might be thinking about writing a holiday story. What’s great about holiday stories is that they...

Do you, like many of us writers, have those days when you wonder why you write? You think maybe all the effort you’re putting into your...

A lot has changed since my original post about my son's rap writing endeavors. For one thing, my son is a year older and no longer a...

There’s a lot to love about the state of Minnesota, but if you’re a writer living here, there’s even more to appreciate—all the great...

If you like contests and you're good at making up words, especially wacky words, you're in luck. I’ve been invited to share information...

An acrostic poem is a poem where the first letter of each line spells out a word or phrase (vertically) that the poem describes. Here’s...

I have to admit I’m a stickler when it comes to grammar. While most people gloss over minor mistakes, whether in email or more formal...

Getting motivated to be productive during a long, cold month can seem daunting, for sure. But here’s an idea: why not begin with some...

An interesting new website just launched by some graduate students from North Dakota State University. Sponsored by Assistant Professor...

When I moved to Minnesota, I didn’t spend much time at my local public library. I would drop in now and then and check out children’s...

Attending a writing event is a great way for writers to learn, network, and make some friends. And with so many options offered, it’s...