Instrumental music (without words/lyrics) Inspirational music A comfy but not too comfy environment No noise or other people or distractions Turn off your phone Turn off your WiFi Set a time slot for working Take breaks Have notes to refer back to in order to get started and stay on track Tell people you're about… Continue reading Tools to Help you Focus When Writing
How to Write Every Day
Have a set writing routine "I will write at such-and-such time every day." Have a set writing environment. Have inspiration tools readily available, e.g. Read a chapter before writing or music or a Pinterest board! Force yourself even when you don't feel up to it. (You can always edit later.) Even writing one paragraph is… Continue reading How to Write Every Day
How Life is Like Driving…
It's scary at first when you're learning, but after a while you get the hang of it and "muscle memory" helps you handle things more smoothly. Anyone can be good or bad at it at any stage or walk of life. There's always someone who can give you advice on how to be better. When… Continue reading How Life is Like Driving…
Why Writers Rock!
Overworked and underpaid - but we do it anyway. We give life to everything. We are the creators of the lines those "awesome actors" you love say. No writers, no films or tv shows. Take nothing and make it into something. We build worlds. We bring people to life. We make many cry, laugh and… Continue reading Why Writers Rock!
How to Be a Better Writer
Read - read a lot and often. The best writers will find time to read every day. This is because it helps you spot bad writing and good writing and learn new things for your own work. Live - I believe that good writers have lived good lives. By good I don't mean perfect, I… Continue reading How to Be a Better Writer
Know the Whys of your Story
You have a great story. It's full of action and drama and brilliant characters, right? Well, if you don't know the whys behind all of that, then I'm sorry but your story isn't really that good. But don't fear! Here's some why questions to ask yourself in order to get started! Why does your character… Continue reading Know the Whys of your Story
How to Write Better Characters
From our last post, you found out that the characters in your work need to be well thought through. But how do you actually make them real? How can you make them shine so that your readers truly engage with them? Well, here's a few tips... Have them have many relationships (family, friends, partner, pets,… Continue reading How to Write Better Characters
Why Characters Matter
Your characters are the ones running the story - not you. I'm sorry but your story is theirs, you can't always control what happens. Sometimes the characters need to decide for themselves. If your characters are real enough, that is... I've read books where you can definitely tell that the characters are simply tools for… Continue reading Why Characters Matter
Pirates of the Caribbean Film Review
Today I watched the new Pirates of the Caribbean film and I have to say I loved it! So much so, I got out my notebook to take notes because it was inspiring me with new fantasy ideas! What I liked: The curses and spells are always so fascinating in these films. It was hilarious… Continue reading Pirates of the Caribbean Film Review
Hey!
I'm just going to introduce my blog, firstly. It will be used to share any writing tips that I've found useful. I'll speak about author life - often with a comedic approach. I'll review any awesome or inspiring books and films, too. And lastly, about any life stuff that I feel I should share with… Continue reading Hey!
S. R. Crawford 