Dr. Seuss’ Alien Invasion – Short Fiction
In a green, green meadow by the white, stark tundra, stood a bright, young girl beneath a spaceship’s dark umbra. With her mouth in the shape of a big, empty “O,” she watched the […]
6 Books that Taught Me How to Write Better
Most writers learn by reading their favorite books. These books taught me how to write better – and not how you might think.
Selfless – Short Fiction
Stop everything. Within forty-eight millionths of a second, the world locked in place. I couldn’t lift my arms, nor move my lips. Drops of rain came to a halt, some frozen in the air
How to Pace Your Story
There was a nervous energy rippling through the rows of people. Through the window, I could see the brilliant orange and purple sunset dripping below the horizon. I couldn’t pinpoint the exact moment the airplane started moving,
The Man with the Golden Pun
A drop of sweat rolled down his forehead, and slid into his eyes. It stung. Mr. Blond sucked in his breath. He turned his head away, making a clandestine attempt to wipe away the sweat
How Long Does it Take to Write a Book?
How many hours does it take to write a first draft? The short answer is it should take around 100 hours to finish your first draft. And when I say around, I mean it could
Writing and the Importance of Imperfection
Perfectionist writers: this is the story of how I learned to love my stories’ imperfections – and how you can too.
Fear of Writing
My name is P.S. Hoffman and I’m afraid of writing. It’s a subtle thing, a small thing that’s hard to notice, but it’s always there. In between every word, there is a pause, a tick