Finish What You Write: Top 10 Motivational Writing Tips
How do successful writers finish writing a book? IFW Instructor Victoria Sherrow reveals 10 motivational writing tips to get you from draft to finished project.
May 3, 2022
Pay Yourself First: Prioritize Your Writing
Today, we use investment strategies to prioritize your writing and manage your time just like you would your money. Make a plan to dedicate time to your stories.
April 19, 2022
A Couch to 5k Plan for Creativity: Writing a Novel
Whether you’ve been away from your writing for a while or just haven’t been making as much progress as you’d like, here are some things to consider as you recommit to writing a novel.
April 5, 2022
How to Write a Personal Essay
Personal essay writing offers endless opportunities for personal expression and publication. Find out how to write a personal essay that gets noticed.
March 22, 2022
How to Write a Short Story That Gets Noticed
Karen Hammond talks about how to write a short story. Let’s look at some of the elements making up a short story that will attract an editor’s eye.
March 8, 2022
Inspiring Connections for Writers
Inspiring connections for writers include connecting with role models, fellow writers, and writing instructors. Discover how networking can lead to writing success.
February 21, 2022
Need Inspiration to Write? Try Action.
Do you need inspiration to write or does the act of writing bring inspiration? Victoria Sherrow shares how your writing process can inspire you to write a novel or story.
February 8, 2022
How to Find Killer Ideas for Your Novel – Institute for Writers
A novel idea can give you an advantage in writing your novel and also in getting it published. Let’s talk about how to find killer ideas for your novel.
January 25, 2022
Read Like a Writer
Studying how a book is put together can help us with our own writing. IFW Instructor Kris Franklin shows us how to read like a writer.
January 11, 2022
Creating a Useful Series Bible
Grab a 3-ring binder and start creating a series bible with bestselling author Jamie K. Schmidt.
December 28, 2021
4 Tips for Planning a Series
There’s a lot to consider when planning a series, author Jamie K. Schmidt shares her tips for planning your next successful book series.
December 14, 2021
It’s a Date: Wooing the Muse
The Muse won’t always turn up, but she is much more likely to put in an appearance if you put in the effort. Here’s how to attract and hold her attention.
November 30, 2021
The Energy of Groups: Group Writing
The support and energy of group writing can often spur writers to accomplish more than when writing on their own.
November 16, 2021
How to Write a Novel in Only 15 Minutes a Day
IFW Instructor Kristin Wolden Nitz shares the secrets for how to write a novel in only 15 minutes a day.
November 2, 2021
Making Money as a Writer: Passive Income
Author Jamie K. Schmidt explores opportunities for writers to get some extra cash in their bank account through passive income streams.
October 19, 2021
Making Money as a Writer: Audio Books
Author Jamie K. Schmidt encourages us to consider audio books when looking for ways for making money as a writer.
October 7, 2021
The Best Christmas on Mars
What can you hope to gain by entering a writing contest? IFW Instructor and contest judge Lynn Smith shares why entering a contest can improve your work.
September 21, 2021
Lights! Camera! Action! Creating Dramatic Action Scenes
IFW Instructor Kris Franklin illustrates how to build more tension in your story by showing and not telling.
September 7, 2021
Types and Topics: Nonfiction That Doesn’t Get Old
A look at magazines published one, five, ten, and twenty or more years ago will reveal the same categories of nonfiction and many of the same topics. Why? Because they address universal needs and aim to help readers improve their lives.
August 24, 2021
Planning Ahead for Timely Submissions
What’s (Going to Be) Happening? Victoria Sherrow helps us plan ahead for timely submissions.
August 9, 2021
