In writing, pacing refers to how fast or slow a story moves for the reader. When a story’s pacing works well, the reader probably won’t even notice. They’re able to navigate the…

In writing, pacing refers to how fast or slow a story moves for the reader. When a story’s pacing works well, the reader probably won’t even notice. They’re able to navigate the…
We’ve said it before, but good writing is more important than perfect grammar. In fact, sometimes good writing means breaking the rules of grammar to get your point across more effectively or…
It’s not easy to make a full-time living as a writer, but it’s possible. Many writers are able to earn a decent living with their writing, and it’s not as uncommon as…
If you want to improve your writing skills, it takes practice. The more often you write, the more time you have to find your voice, experiment with word choice, and look for…
Paulette Perhach is the kind of writer who makes you want to be a better writer. From her viral essay, A Story of a F*ck Off Fund, to her writing in Hobart,…
Whether it’s a book proposal or a blog post, titles and headlines matter. They don’t just summarize your story, post, article, or essay, they also entice an audience to read your words…
As I write this, my inbox is empty. Which, in any other context, would be great, right? We’re all striving for Inbox Zero. But when you’re a freelancer, Inbox Zero is not…
As Come Write With Us grows, Alex and I have been giving a lot of thought to the kind of writing community we want to cultivate. It’s pretty simple, really. We want…
Let’s get one thing out of the way: Having the perfect, Instagrammable workspace won’t make you a better writer. You don’t need a hip, aspirational home office to get your best work…
We’ve said it before, but good writers are made, not born. And that means you should think of your writing as a skill that you’re constantly improving — which is why it’s…