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From food blogs and travel blogs to craft blogs and cat blogs, the internet is saturated with pages upon pages from regular folks who care to share their passions through the written word. The word “blog” wasn’t coined until the late 1990s when blogs were generally used as a kind of online diary. Blogs have since evolved as a platform for folks to share information and network … [Read more...] about 21 Top Lifestyle Blogs You Should be Reading

If you’re still kicking around the idea of getting into writing and are unsure of whether you actually are a writer, the following 21 signs will help you to figure out whether you truly are destined to put pen to paper for a living. 1. You enjoy watching people.   Image credit: David Hodgson on flickr and reproduced under Creative Commons 2.0   Watching … [Read more...] about 21 Signs You’re Destined to Be a Writer

Everyone could do with a little self-improvement — writers included. In writing, one constantly deals with comments and criticisms on how to improve their work, but how does one begin to improve their mind in a way that reflects in their work? Whether you’re a veteran novelist or an aspiring author, here are 21 of the best self-help books for writers you should consider … [Read more...] about 21 of the Best Self-Help Books for Writers

Although we are living in a more DIY world than ever, as an author, a great sign of recognition remains being published by a traditional publishing house. The benefits of making it into a big publishing house go beyond marketing strategies and financial proof of your work. You get to increase your network, work with people that dedicate their lives to talent scouting and have a … [Read more...] about 5 Top Tips to Help You Make the Transition from Self-Publishing to Traditional Publishing

Mother Teresa is an astonishing example of gratitude and love that single handedly changed a world often described as cruel and cold. Sometimes we, the writers, fall into the trap of struggle and forget the wonder, love and magic of writing. These seven Mother Teresa quotes are meant to open our eyes to what writing is. Writing is an expression of love. So let’s take Mother … [Read more...] about 7 Mother Teresa Quotes and How They Can Inspire Authors to Become Better