By Karen E. Bender November 8, 2018 I asked the question. Most writers, at some point, ask the question. I marched toward the office of poet Thom Gunn, who taught the poetry workshop I took as an undergraduate at UC Berkeley. I had submitted some poems for acceptance into his workshop, and I wanted to … Continue reading If You Have These Traits, You Might Be A Writer

I was in my early forties. Not a young man but not old either. I knew her from acquaintance, gathering of the clans. *** In 1222 I resumed the post of law speaker, which I kept for the next ten years. I made it well known that I was willing to settle disputes, as Jon … Continue reading Chapter 92 – 1222 CE

To be an effective writer requires using words and sentences as tools to express ideas and emotions in a way that is distinct to you. Great writers—whether they are fiction authors, historians, memoirists, poets, or bloggers—must work to find their own voice. Consider these four qualities of a good writer: Clarity: A good writer communicates effectively with … Continue reading 4 Qualities of a Good Writer

It was an interesting and fruitful time for me, in Norway, but it was also when the mess started. I thought I was more important than I really was, and when I took it upon myself to act like I had importance, I allowed myself to be duped, inebriated by my own self-indulgence. Earl Skuli … Continue reading Chapter 91 – 1219 CE

BY KALEIGH MOORE, CONTRIBUTOR, INC.COM@KALEIGHF Effective writers are devoted to improvement. Are you? It's hard to know if you're a good writer--especially if no one has ever torn apart a piece you've written or "ooohed" and "ahhhed" over your work. But one of the easiest ways to spot a great writer is through the qualities he/she … Continue reading 6 Characteristics Every Great Writer Has in Common