On Plagiarism: Understanding Your Thief
Plagiarism is a common crime particularly here in the internet. While writings on books and magazines can be harder to plagiarize, online articles are easy as ‘copy pasting’. This is not an article of damnation for those who do this horrible act, but something like putting ourselves into their shoes. Why do they do it? Are plagiarists as bad as parasites as they are branded with?
Causes and Cures of Writer’s Block
Writer’s block is a condition in which an author loses the ability to produce new work. The condition can range from the inability to perform a specific writing task to the inability to write at all for periods of up to several years. Authors have been known to abandon their careers when they’ve been unable to overcome their block. Fear not, writer’s block can be overcome.
Letter to a Writer
Writers are a different breed of people. Full of ego and yet, doubt. Dreaming big and finding reality to be very small. Have some hope, Dear Innocent Writer!
Writing Motivation: Great Pain, or Great Joy? What Inspires You The Most
Unlike other genres of writing, literature gets its strength from the force that drives the writer to create it. Poetry, satire, novels, plays — the whole bunch — spring from a fountain of emotions translated into measured verse and prose either for exploration, for exposition, or as a mere outlet for the author’s feelings.
You Can’t Wait for Inspiration
Sometimes writing ideas dry up. Rather than moan about that, a writer needs to go out in search of inspiration.
How to Find Things to Write About When You Can’t Think of What to Write About
Somedays I can’t think of anything to write about that is when I get creative and start exploring the world around me for ideas.
Writing Inspiration: Time to Read Those Ancient Indian Texts!
Do you need writing inspiration? Reach out and read those timeless Hindu classics such as the Ramayana, the Mahabharata, the Bhagavad-Gita and the Vedas. These ancient Hindu texts can renew any writer’s waning creativity and a writer’s block good bye.
How to Find Inspiration as a Writer
At times it can be very challenging for a writer to find inspiration and come up with something to write about. Ideas may come and go, but you still may not have anything to write about when you finally sit down behind a desk with pen and paper or your laptop. In the following article you will learn how to effectively come up with interesting and creative ideas to write about and produce great literary works.
10 Inspirational and Motivational Posters for Writers
I love creating inspirational and motivational posters because they allow me to indulge in my three passions; art, writing and personal development. I created the posters below using stock photos which I then matched with my own words. I hope you find them both inspiring and motivating.
How to Keep Yourself Writing
Tips on how to write, even when you don’t feel like it.
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