Regarded as one of the greatest writers of all time, it is no wonder that Ernest Hemingway has not only a catalogue of great books he has written, but also individual quotes that are considered great too. Today, we’ll be sharing 26 of the greatest Ernest...
It is hard to believe that 2023 is over. If you never managed to submit to a short story contest, or did so and weren’t accepted, then fear not. A brand new year is upon us, and with it comes a whole raft of brand new opportunities to entering short story...
Your writing could always be better. It’s an unfortunate reality of this job: No matter how long you do it or how much you learn, everything you write has room for tweaking to get a little closer to elusive perfection. You could go cross-eyed re-reading a piece before...
As a writer, you’re creative. You have notebooks full of scribblings in every room. You have sticky notes you can’t even read. Your computer? It’s a mess of bookmarks and files stored in a random collection of folders. It doesn’t matter if you’re a freelance writer...
In January, 2023, I gave away 60,301 books on Amazon, Apple, Barnes & Noble and Kobo combined. And that’s just for one title. I nearly died of excitement. Not only did it mean 60,000 people were willing to take a chance on my book, but it meant exposure, sales and...
Freelance writing involves providing written content or services on a contractual basis to clients, covering diverse subjects, genres and formats. And the world of freelance writing is a vast one, covering an almost infinite number of these subject matters and topics....
Writing about art at first glance may seem a particularly difficult task. Is it possible to truly capture the medium through words alone when it is a visual artform? On top of that, what are the topics a writer should consider and how best to go about them? In this...
To be a freelance writer is to have a specific skill set. Mastering these skills will not only maximize your chances of success as a freelance writer, but will enhance your skill set as a writer overall. The first step in doing this is to break down exactly what some...
A Note To Our Readers: Here at The Write Life, our reviews are meant to be unbiased. In full transparency, we used to be part of the Self-Publishing School platform, a company dedicated to changing lives through books. That said, this review was written before that...
If you feel like you are stuck in your writing, writing prompts might be just what you need to get out of your rut. Whether you’re experiencing writer’s block or you’re tired of your own voice, style or subject-matter, writing prompts can give you a creative jolt to...
