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Welcome to the 9th and final post in my "Free Writing Software Review" series!

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Welcome to Part 1 of my “Free Writing Software Review” Series.   This series provides in-depth reviews of free writing programs available fo

I spent hours testing out multiple writing programs, mostly free, and comparing their features, then turned the data into a handy chart!

My honest review of Scrivener.

A comparison of the benefits of going fingers-to-keyboard versus those of the traditional pencil-to-page method.

If you want your writing to be the best it can be, you will eventually need to revise. here are my top 4 tips for revision.

Don’t just be a stack of wood waiting for the spark.  Ignite that spark that’s inside you, and set the world ablaze.

We connect with memoirs because we can relate to them, and because we feel as if it could've been us. The truth is, it could have.

Even the best writers run into writer’s block.  If you’re stuck in your story, here are 5 suggestions to get your creative mojo back.

6 tips to help young children develop into successful future writers, whether they'll be writing essays, novels, or business proposals.

What’s the difference between a good writer and a, well, not-so-good one?

I have a confession to make:  I spent years thinking of myself as a writer without actually writing anything.

7 Ways to Rejuvenate Your Creative Energy and Avoid Writer Burnout

All writers need outside eyes on their work... even the ones who also work as editors.

Sometimes when I sit down to write, my thoughts are like demons within me, romping about, bickering with one another, tussling in my brain.