by Cole Salao
There’s constant pressure to write and finish writing. So you set quantifiable goals that you need to meet—no matter what. You do them at a speed that often ignores the sustainability of your craft. That can lead to burnout. Writing slowly seems counterintuitive, but...
by Cole Salao
You’ve heard of purple prose but did you realize there are other colors of prose you need to avoid? A primer on all three could prevent you from excessive rewrites. Purple Prose Purple prose is flowery or overly ornate language. You’ll find a lot of this in some...
by Cole Salao
Have you read or watched something and spotted a character with a familiar name? Maybe it’s the name of someone famous or someone you know. This could be a “tuckerization,” a trick writers use to personalize their stories. What is Tuckerization? Tuckerization is...
by Cole Salao
Being a journalist means being the eyes and ears of society. You have the power to uncover truths and a responsibility to inform the public. Understandably, it can be quite a high-pressure career. To thrive in this profession, you must learn multiple skills and...
by Cole Salao
Writing is a craft that requires discipline. However, it’s also one of those crafts with no clear path and a need to explore. As such, many writers follow rules, guidelines, and advice that are patterned to their personalities, writing styles, goals, and motivations....
