31 Ways to Find Inspiration for Your Writing

Writer Inspiration “I'm kind of just chilling in bed and I've been trying to continue writing my story for about 2 hours now, and I still haven't written anything. I'm just hoping this blog will help me become inspired to commence writing” —foodandfictionalcharacters We sure hope it does to! Thank you for checking us out! 7 steps to creativity - how to have ideas A guest post by Simon Townley of WriteMindset As a writer, having ideas is one of the most important parts of your craft. But often it seems like one of the most difficult and challenging parts of the whole process. How do you keep ideas flowing? How to Generate Hundreds of Writing Ideas by Ali Hale Do you ever feel completely out of ideas? Sometimes, I’ve got time to write – but I’m just not feeling inspired.

Writers on Writing - The Myth of Inspiration - Quotations on the Writing Process - Twelve Professional Writers Are you the sort of writer who has to be in just the right mood before the words start to flow? Professional writers say that waiting for inspiration to strike is usually just a striking waste of time. In one episode of Bill Watterson's sorely missed comic strip, Hobbes asks Calvin if he's come up with an idea for a story yet. "No," the boy says, "I'm waiting for inspiration. You can't just turn on creativity like a faucet. You have to be in the right mood." WRITER'S TOOLBOX: 35 Best Tools for Writing Online Whether you’re new to the world of authorship or a veteran trying to make the most of Web services and applications, there are a number of online tools for writers of all types. From blogging platforms to networking hotbeds, and job boards to real-world gatherings, and more, the supply of utilities is comprehensive, to say the least. But finding them all can be hard-going, so we’ve taken the liberty to make the discovery process easier by arranging our top finds here for your perusal. Here are 35 of the best social media tools for writers. Have one that you'd recommend? Tell us about your favorites in the comments!

50 Title Ideas for Writing Articles and Blog Posts Thank you to guest blogger Michelle Shaeffer Sometimes you just need a little spark to help you come up with your next blog post or article idea. Well, sharpen your pencil or sit down at your keyboard and get your creative juices flowing with these 50 title ideas. Thanks for trying the Visual Thesaurus The Visual Thesaurus is an interactive dictionary and thesaurus that allows you to discover the connections between words in a visually captivating display. With a subscription you will also get access to the Spelling Bee, VocabGrabber, and Online Magazine. 14 day risk-free trial! Visual Thesaurus

Eight Simple Tips for Editing Your Own Work Editing her own work One key factor that separates mediocre writers from good ones (and even good from great) is the quality of their editing. If you’re working for a big magazine or publishing house, you’ll have an editor who goes through your work, checks for any clumsy or ambiguous phrasing, and fixes any typos – but if you’re working on your first novel, or publishing posts to a blog, you’re almost certainly going to be on your own. It’s hard to edit your own work. You might end up skipping editing altogether because you hate it – or you might spend hours trying to get a piece right. These eight tips will help you develop your editing skills: