by Mint Miller | Nov 30, 2019 | Blogging
Titles can be the hardest part of writing. They’ve got to be perfect, because the best blog titles will attract all the readers and guarantee your blog is a success—and the wrong titles will leave it sitting in the dark. Or maybe not. I’ve also fallen for the crazy... 
by Mint Miller | Nov 28, 2019 | Writing
Writing dialogue can be challenging, but it’s also the make or break test of your characters. Dialogue—not eyes—is your reader’s window into the characters’ souls. Dialogue goes so far in revealing and building your characters. That’s why I’ve rounded up... 
by Mint Miller | Nov 13, 2019 | Writing
Writing on Medium is both a rewarding journey and an uphill battle. You write, you garner fans, you get a great practice going. Just when you think you’ve written the perfect post, Medium’s curators pass on the piece. Without curation, your hard work sits there... 
by Mint Miller | Nov 6, 2019 | Writing
Bestselling authors often give great writing quotes—not just for inspiration but for improving your craft. Great writers have found their way with prose. So, their advice is often a great place to start discovering your own way of writing. From advice on plotting to... 
by Mint Miller | Oct 2, 2019 | Writing
There’s one thing all my favorite fiction characters have in common. Villains, heroes, side characters—all good characters share one thing. Not gleaming pectorals or a sob-inducing backstory. Not catchy theme song or cool costume. What is it? It’s conflicting... 
by Mint Miller | Aug 28, 2019 | Writing
I know writing is about coming up with your own words, but hey! Sometimes I like to borrow other people’s words, especially good writing quotes. They inspire me, they give me hope, and they make me feel like a better writer. I love saving them for a day when I’m... 
by Mint Miller | Aug 26, 2019 | Uncategorized, Writing
In order to write, you have read like a writer. Read widely, read wisely, and read closely. Writers are always reading more and more. I’ve heard this mantra many times and racked my brains trying to figure out how to read like a writer. Figuring out how your favorite... 
by Mint Miller | Aug 19, 2019 | Writing
Inspiration is hard. Writer’s block is far easier to come by. There are plenty of days when my brain doesn’t want to do its job and instead leaves me to sip coffee and stare blankly at my keyboard. Unfortunately, I don’t have the time to let my mind go free and only... 
by Mint Miller | Aug 12, 2019 | Blogging, Writing
Some writers wouldn’t be caught dead working on a smartphone. Apps for writers aren’t what you need. Computers are the tool of a professional, they’d maintain. So unless you’re Jack Dorsey, put away the smartphone and write. But that’s not my philosophy. Sure, I... 
by Mint Miller | Aug 2, 2019 | Blogging, Writing
Looking for some writing help but not sure where to start? The life of a writing newbie can be challenging, but I’d like to make it a little easier. I’ve rounded some of the resources for writers I’ve found most helpful. From photos to feedback, here are some of...