Process

What Exactly Is "Cliche"?
The biggest problem you will have is the cliche problem. Far too many people will use it as an excuse to hate your writing, and so this needs to be discussed.
By Jamais Jochim5 months ago in Writers
The Promise in the Rain. AI-Generated.
The sky was heavy that evening, filled with the scent of rain and memories. Ayaan stood under the same bus stop where, two years ago, he had last seen her — Mira.
By Yasin5 months ago in Writers
3 Tools I Use That Actually Maximize My Writing
Writing isn’t magic. It’s mostly sitting down with a few decent tools and convincing yourself that typing words counts as progress.
By João Pedro5 months ago in Writers
🧰 The Writer’s Toolbox:
If writing is both an art and a calling, then productivity is the scaffolding that holds it up—holding space for creativity, clarity, and the occasional spiral into chaos. Whether you’re a seasoned author, a hopeful NaNoWriMo participant, or a blogger looking to streamline your workflow, your tools can make or break your writing lifestyle.
By Georgia5 months ago in Writers
Everything I've Ever Written is Regurgitated- And Yours Is Too!
Recently, I was flipping through facebook reels— yes, I’m old— when I saw an ad that caught my attention. On screen: colossal beasts with gleaming mechanical skeletons and ragged, battle-scarred hides stomped through a scorched wasteland, flanked by ragtag scavengers and grim-faced soldiers leveling rifles like it's their last stand.
By Sandor Szabo5 months ago in Writers
How I wonder 💭
I've loved, in a space that was free, but became too small— to breathe. I broke,
By Kiana Carda5 months ago in Writers
Published on Halloween!. Top Story - November 2025.
Submitting to publications is grueling enough as it is, it's chalk-filled with disappointment all on its own, you don't need to be adding your own self-inflicted wounds to the party. A writer can run out of body parts to absorb these blows.
By Stephen Kramer Avitabile5 months ago in Writers
Time And Me
Introduction Sometimes people ask me how I do so much on Vocal, and in the Vocal Group I administer (and the others I support administratively) and I am not too sure.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 5 months ago in Writers
THE CODE OF FIRE AND GRACE
I walk the line between worlds— between fury and forgiveness, between the sword and the open hand. My words are not weapons.
By THE HONED CRONE5 months ago in Writers
Writing this novel is just free CBT
I think what’s going on is that I’m scared to write my main characters. Even think about them…maybe? I mean, I did a lot of thinking on them when I first ran headlong, maybe foolishly, into this endeavor. And now, honestly, I feel like they’ve turned into these feral little raccoons that I’m keeping at bay with a stick in this little corner of my mind.
By Guia Nocon5 months ago in Writers
Kalibayan Lore Drop: Divine but Confused
I didn’t set out to write a Genesis story this last week. I was working on scenes about political corruption, magical strip-mining, and some light spycraft. But then some gods showed up.
By Guia Nocon5 months ago in Writers
Why Good Equipment Is Not an Expense but an Investment in Efficiency
In the competitive world of manufacturing and industrial operations, every decision affects the bottom line. From production schedules to maintenance cycles, efficiency is the silent engine that drives profitability. One of the most overlooked contributors to that efficiency is the quality of the equipment itself. While some businesses view premium tools and machinery as costly overhead, smart operators understand that reliable industrial equipment is an investment that pays dividends over time.
By sammmy5 months ago in Writers