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Writing is driven by heat, a burning need to say and express. But the sight of a blank page can quickly cool us down.
Rev up your writing by finding and tapping into your story engine!
Read MoreNational Novel Writing Month at FriesenPress continues! As NaNoWriMo hits the halfway point, we sat down with our NaNo group to talk about the highs & lows of writing and – more importantly – cheer on and celebrate their progress!
Read MoreJoin us in cheering on our intrepid group of National Novel Writing Month participants as they attempt to write a novel, from scratch, in just 30 days.
We caught up with our diverse group of NaNoWriMo veterans, sophomores, and newbies on November 1st for a Day 1 check-in.
Read MorePublishing a book as a stay-at-home-parent can feel intimidating, but it doesn't have to BE intimidating. Here’s how FriesenPress author Malgosia Krol balanced parenting and publishing her award-winning children’s book Quest-terrestrials Vol 1.
Read MoreSummertime means slowing it down. Here’s how being mindful about a slower pace can help you engage your senses for productive (and exciting) writing sessions.
Read MoreLet’s change the way we think and speak about writer’s block. Here are 8 top tips on how to write when the writing gets tough!
Read MoreAs a writer, voice is everything. When you “find your voice,” you feel a whole lot more competent. How do you get there? Here are three critical voice-discovering rules to try.
Read MoreBeta readers’ feedback can turn a good book into a GREAT book. But “It’s good. I liked it.” won’t get you there.
Luckily, Kristina from Fictionary is here to help.
Read MoreWith a little effort and the right mindset, you can make a writing mentor out of someone you’ve never met. All you need is an eye for work that speaks to you and a willingness to get lost in a writer’s world.
Read MoreIn writing, it's easy to get stuck. It's also easy to get unstuck.
But we can't swim by looking at the water - we have to dive in somewhere. Here are 5 surefire writing prompts that will get your ideas and words flowing.
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