Sometimes writers require a dark room too.  However, this room is on their computer.  More specifically, it is a software program that completely blacks out the computer screen.  When there are no buttons and features visible to distract you from what you’re writing, the creative energies are free to flow.
When it comes to writing, I am no different.  In an attempt to find a way to help me write better, longer, with the least amount of internet distractions, I decided to see what freeware I could find.  That is how …

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No matter how long I write, I have 3 techniques I use which will always remain consistent.

I write by hand;
I keep an idea book; and
I gather inspiration where I can find it, by reading.

Physically writing is therapeutic and it can spark inspiration on it’s own. I couldn’t live without a pen and notebook. Then there is my little idea book. It’s no bigger than a pocket notepad but it offers me refuge when I can’t get an idea for an article out of …

Writing is a process. Whether it’s a book, or even just a short story. Their are a few a things that every writer should try to remember. I am just going to limit it to the top 5 things I think are the most important. At the end of this advice article, feel free to leave your own list of things you think writers should remember in the comment section.
Number One
Start writing! The sooner you start, the sooner you’ll be done. Don’t make excuses for …

Freelance writers know the importance of good resources. Whether it’s for a writing job or a source they can use to find other good resources for an article they may be working on. Since I’ve started Ask Angel, I’ve long since learned how important it can be to find all those great reusable resources that I can go to again and again when I need a good link to answer a question or some information before I write a post. So today’s advice article is dedicated to …