How Late Is Too Late To Become A Writer? Mary Shelley wrote Frankenstein when she was 19, Zadie Smith wrote White Teeth when she was 24 and F. Scott Fitzgerald’s debut novel came out when he was just 23. There are countless examples, much lauded in the press, of writers who got their first big break when they were barely out of high school. Younger writers are seen as … [Read more...] about How Late Is Too Late To Become A Writer?
Writing Inspiration
Top 10 Horrible B-Horror Movies
Here are out Top 10 Horrible B-Horror Movies. I created this list a long time again, basically for fun, but you have to admire all of these for how truly bad they really are. I guess, for writers, they are a good example of what happens when the writing and everything else is bad. These are very entertaining movies and certainly worth a watch. 1. Rawhead Rex (1986) Sadly one … [Read more...] about Top 10 Horrible B-Horror Movies
What You Never Knew About The Inner World of a Successful Writer
What You Never Knew About The Inner World of a Successful Writer When you think about Stephen King, you are probably wondering how exactly he creates his worlds. This is a perfect example as Stephen King is known as one of the most productive writers who produces high-quality novels every time. His inner world is the perfect example of what is going on inside the head of a … [Read more...] about What You Never Knew About The Inner World of a Successful Writer
10 Great Places to Inspire your Horror Writing
10 Great Places to Inspire your Horror Writing Robert Frost once said, "No Tears in the Writer, No tears in the reader." This sentiment is particularly true when it comes to horror. If you aren't afraid when writing the story, or if the story doesn't at least scare you, you can't expect your readers to be afraid. Here are 10 places you can go to get scared where you can … [Read more...] about 10 Great Places to Inspire your Horror Writing
5 Places for Great Writing
5 Places for Great Writing. Writers write everywhere, but when you have trouble we have 5 suggestions for where to gain inspiration. These are simple and to the point, and they work. If you don't believe us try them. They are in no particular order. 1. Forest If you can find a forest these days they will inspire you. They are quiet (quiet from the world) and much … [Read more...] about 5 Places for Great Writing
MFA Writers Vs NYC Writers, What?
by Jack Richards (Guest Writer) There is this notion going around literary circles and MFA circles and the circles of NYC, that people have found a distinct difference between literary writing and genre fiction. This chatter goes so far as to claim that the economics and culture of writers in America are split between basically NYC and everywhere else. The argument is … [Read more...] about MFA Writers Vs NYC Writers, What?
A Cruise for Writers?
A Cruise for Writers? It's getting to be that time of year when everyone gets a little itchy for warm weather. The winter also drives people and writers to seek the warm waters of the Caribbean. Is it good for writers to soothe that desire with a cruise? Will going on a cruise give you a chance to write? Can you get some work done? For many years artists have used art … [Read more...] about A Cruise for Writers?
11 Tips for Writers in Programs
Back to School: 11 Tips for Writers in Programs Universities across the country and the world have either already started or will be starting in the next couple of weeks. I wanted to tell a little story about the importance of University life to writers. A long while ago, we looked at the idea of a college for writers in Should I Get an MFA in Writing? If you are still … [Read more...] about 11 Tips for Writers in Programs
