A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Started as a Writer
Following the eleven steps below can help you begin your writing career BY VESELINA YANEVA Step 1: Read. Read. Read. ‘You can’t be a good writer without being a devoted reader,’ states J.K. Rowling. Indeed, it is well documented that successful writers are also voracious readers. The more you read, the more influenced you are […]
6 Tips to Gain Unshakeable Confidence as an Aspiring Writer
By Andrea Gouws Pursuing a writing career can be intimidating at times. Self-doubt, writer’s block – it’s all part of the process! Here are 6 helpful tips to drop those insecurities and jumpstart your career as a successful writer. Writer’s tip #1: Gain experience and exposure Yes, it’s easier said than done. How does a […]
How to Use Anecdotes to Invigorate Your Writing
The following tips by writer Veselina Yaneva will help you add colour to your writing with anecdotes. One of the most effective techniques writers practise is to ‘show not tell’. A great way to demonstrate your idea instead of telling readers what to think is to incorporate short narratives about people and events that illustrate […]
