Creating Characters
Character development is an interesting part of writing but may be among the most time consuming and significant in your story.
July 7, 2025
10 Plot Pitfalls to Think About
Plot can be tricky, and, as a writer, you need to be aware of what makes or breaks plot. Take a look at 10 different things to avoid in your own writing.
June 23, 2025
Beginning to Plot Your Story
Plot is more than just the chain of events within a story. There are so many elements to plot to consider when writing. Let’s dive into those elements.
June 2, 2025
Let’s Visit Inspiration
Visiting new places is key to exploring new ideas and finding inspiration. Let’s see the places you can go this summer to spark your next story.
May 19, 2025
Ideas in Day-to-Day Life and Story Writing
Inspiration and ideas can strike at any time. Susan Ludwig details why and how daily life can be our biggest source of inspiration for writers.
May 19, 2025
Why Submitting to Contests is a Win-Win
Should you enter a writing contest or not? If your writing rises to the top, you just might win a prize upwards of thousands of dollars if you’re lucky.
April 21, 2025
The Layers of Revision
To many, writing is revision, and most writers revise their manuscripts numerous times before they’ve shaped it into the best version that it can be.
April 7, 2025
Influential Female Authors: Past, Present, and Rising
We’re going to look at influential female authors of the past, those impacting the present, and whom the industry expects to make a big splash.
March 24, 2025
Understanding the 3 Stereotypes of Female Characters
This week, we’re focusing on how we as writers can create strong female characters that others will look up to, instead of harmful stereotypes.
March 11, 2025
Do You Have a Routine for Success?
Is your writing routine reaching its potential? Maybe it’s time to take another look so you can see what’s possible for your writing.
February 24, 2025
The Secret of Making and Chasing Writing Goals
Instead of waiting for inspiration to strike, it’s amazing how making specific writing goals can jumpstart your energy, motivation, and success.
February 10, 2025
Top 10 Tips for a Great Writing Year (Pt. 2)
We’ve offered you five writing tips and tricks. Today, we bring you five more actionable tips to incorporate into your writing plan this year.
January 27, 2025
Top 10 Tips for a Great Writing Year (Pt. 1)
For this month, we’ve rounded up some of the most motivational and actionable tips shared by our IFW bloggers over the years.
January 13, 2025
Busting 3 Magical Writing Myths
Jan Fields busts three common writing myths and shares how you can be sure these myths don’t derail your writing career before it even has a chance to start.
December 30, 2024
Use Specific Language to Energize Nonfiction Writing
Nonfiction writing doesn’t have to be boring. Learn to recognize generalities and replace them with specific, concrete language and vivid sensory details.
December 19, 2024
Grand Openings: Article Leads that Hook the Reader
The lead that opens an article often seems like the most challenging part to write but it can be done. Use these tips for article leads that hook the reader.
December 3, 2024
Finding and Working With a Literary Agent
Finding and securing a literary agent is just as difficult as it is to land a good publisher for your book. Susan Ludwig shows us the way in this post.
November 19, 2024
What Writers Need to Know About Writing a Book Proposal
When writing nonfiction, editors generally want to see a book proposal before the book is finished. Here’s what you need to know about writing a book proposal.
November 5, 2024
Do You Need an Agent or a Publisher for Your Manuscript?
You finished your manuscript. Hooray! Now what? Instructor Susan Ludwig guides us through whether you should look for an agent or a publisher for your work.
October 22, 2024
How to Indie Publish: Part 2
Indie publishing is a broad topic with many nuances. In part 2, Kristin Dawson gives insights on finding an editor, beta readers, and more! Let’s go!
October 15, 2024
