As we continue into this digital age, I’ve begun to notice how we’re moving further and further away from physical media. I remember when...

At last, it’s happened: you’ve finished your piece. It might be a chapter, a short story, maybe a poem. Most importantly, it’s beautiful,...

Have you sneezed at all in the past day or so? Well, if you have, first of all, bless you, but also did you know that you’re deathly ill...

What’s one lie you keep telling yourself? I’ll go first. “I’m going to write today”. Five words is all it takes. Just five words act as...

Life keeps us on our toes, I’m sure many would agree. Work, school, family, friends, you name it. For those of us who live in the...

One of the issues, I think, that we as writers face is the question of whether or not anyone would like to read what we write. Especially...

When writing a story, a small detail that authors might not pay much attention to is food. But we all need food, and so do your...

In my Junior Year of high school, I remember being able to attend an event where various writers and creatives, such as comedians,...

As graduation looms around the corner, it’s a great time to reflect on what I’ve learned in the Writing Arts program at Rowan. Generally,...

When you think of a good writing day, what pops into your head? Perhaps it’s you seated in front of your computer, keyboard clacking,...

Learn how to fit writing in your busy schedule.

American novelist Jack London once said, “You can’t wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club.” Sure, that might be...

Plotting vs Pantsing is a common topic among writing articles, but how much do these approaches matter when it comes to the first draft?

This blog post provides five writing exercises that may assist a writer in creating meaningful and believable character development.

There's a lot that I love about books - a clever turn of phrase, a shocking plot twist, an emotionally gripping read that brings me to...

When it comes time to name a character, many authors find it difficult to choose the one that best represents their creation. I have...

What is the secret to writing a good scene? Whether you’re working on a novel, short story, play, or screenplay, crafting an effective...

by Gianna Forgen Every writer knows the struggles of dealing with writer’s block; no matter how hard you want to write, nothing comes to...

Let me let you in on a little secret: we, as writers and as people, want to be happy. We tend to use writing as an escape in the best of...

by Gianna Forgen We’ve all been there: you sit down to write that great story idea, and something is missing or falling flat. Sometimes,...