Shrugs. Twirls a lock of hair. Wipes forehead. When writing a short story or novel, you can use gestures to make your characters’ thoughts and emotions more vivid and realistic. For instance, you can write “they’re sad,” or you can have everyone brushing away...
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This European City Appears Most Often In Literature | Writer’s Relief
If you’re an avid reader, your virtual passport would be stamped most often with visits to London! In this article Writer’s Relief found on LitHub.com, London is mentioned in literature three times more than any other major European city—making London the European...
7 Ways Trivia Games Can Boost Your Creativity | Writer’s Relief
Trivia games can be a lot of fun! And the mental connections we make and facts we learn during trivia games can lead to better creativity, innovation, and problem-solving skills. At Writer’s Relief, we all enjoy a quick, friendly trivia contest! Whether you’re...
Featured Client: Patricia L. Meek | Writer’s Relief
Click on the video above to hear about Patricia’s experience with Writer’s Relief! It’s not easy to balance a full-time career with a full-time writing life! Patricia L. Meek was working fifty hours a week in behavioral health and squeezing in morning writing...
5 Steps For Writing A Fish-Out-Of-Water Story | Writer’s Relief
In the Outlander book series written by Diana Gabaldon, Claire Randall, a nurse in 1945, suddenly finds herself in 1743. And The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams follows Arthur Dent, a former earthling who must navigate the oddities of the...
Title Or Story: Which Should You Write First? | Writer’s Relief
The title of your story should immediately grab your audience’s attention: If it’s a dud, no one will read the story. But how can you create a great title if you haven’t yet written the story? On the other hand, how will you write a strong, cohesive narrative if you...
How To Create A Strong Story Structure | Writer’s Relief
Your readers may be captivated by the compelling characters or thrilling plot of your story, but they’ll also appreciate something that’s less obvious: a strong story structure. Should you use flashbacks or separate timelines? Will the story be divided into sections?...
Get Writing Inspiration From Your Vacation | Writer’s Relief
Whether you’re headed for warm, sandy beaches; an urban tour of museums, art galleries, and concert halls; or a snow-covered ski lodge, your vacation presents a unique source of writing inspiration. Immersing yourself in new surroundings can provide fresh ideas for...
The 10 Best Audiobooks Of The Summer | Writer’s Relief
Many of us spend the summer months on the go, but we can still chip away at our reading lists by listening to the latest book releases on audiobooks. In this article on LitHub.com, Writer’s Relief found a wonderfully diverse list of newly released audiobooks. From a...
The Buzz: Writing Advice From Summer Insects! | Writer’s Relief
Here’s the latest buzz among writers: You can find writing tips almost anywhere you look! During the summer months, you might be inclined to simply wave away a lingering honeybee or ignore a firefly’s bright Morse code. But at Writer’s Relief, we know that these...