Category: Writing Tips

• August 30, 2022

  The Simple Key to Writing an Argumentative Essay that Changes Minds

  Whether you’re writing an editorial for your local paper, an argumentative essay for class, or a ranting blog post, you want to change minds. Use this one, simple tactic to knock your opponent’s viewpoint and elevate your own.
• August 28, 2022

  3 Surprising Ways to Improve Your Creative Writing

  My creative writing has taken off lately. Whatever the reason, below are three surprising ways I’ve improved my creative writing over the years. Perhaps they’ll help you improve, too!
• April 9, 2015

  Inspire Yourself with these 6 Themes

  This post is part of the Countdown Series on ShariLopatin.com, re-publishing my top “writing tips” blog posts from the past five years. The Countdown Series will culminate NEXT WEEK with the announcement of my business’ (Shari’s Ink) new arm, which will benefit other WRITERS! Originally published Jan. 6, 2012 I’ve been on a creative binge lately. And for the New Year, I want to…
• April 6, 2015

  Write What You Love & Forget Everything Else

  This post is part of the Countdown Series on ShariLopatin.com, re-publishing my top “writing tips” blog posts from the past five years. The Countdown Series will culminate in a few weeks with the announcement of my business’ (Shari’s Ink) new arm, which will benefit other WRITERS! Originally published Oct. 13, 2011 I just finished THE HELP last week. And then I read author…
• April 3, 2015

  Turn Your ‘Ah Ha!’ Moments into Amazing Characters

  This post is part of the Countdown Series on ShariLopatin.com, re-publishing my top “writing tips” blog posts from the past five years. The Countdown Series will culminate in a few weeks with the announcement of my business’ (Shari’s Ink) new arm, which will benefit other WRITERS! Originally published June 27, 2011 When was the last time you had an “ah ha!” moment? Mine…
• January 29, 2015

  4 Ways a Journalist Can Help Creative Writers

  This post is part of the Countdown Series on ShariLopatin.com, re-publishing my top “writing tips” blog posts from the past five years. The Countdown Series will culminate in a few weeks with the announcement of my business’ (Shari’s Ink) new arm, which will benefit other WRITERS! Originally published Feb. 15, 2011 A creative writer once referred to me as a “writing scientist.” I…
• January 26, 2015

  The Best Dialogue Tip EVER

  This post is part of the Countdown Series on ShariLopatin.com, re-publishing my top “writing tips” blog posts from the past five years. The Countdown Series will culminate in a few weeks with the announcement of my business’ (Shari’s Ink) new arm, which will benefit other WRITERS! Originally published Oct. 6, 2011 I can’t write a story without dialogue. I mean, dialogue brings a…
• January 22, 2015

  Be the Chicken Nugget in a Bag of Vegetables

  This post is part of the Countdown Series on ShariLopatin.com, re-publishing my top “writing tips” blog posts from the past five years. The Countdown Series will culminate in a few weeks with the announcement of my business’ (Shari’s Ink) new arm, which will benefit other WRITERS! NOTE: This post was Freshly Pressed! Originally published Jan. 5, 2011 My boyfriend found a chicken nugget in…
• January 19, 2015

  10 Reasons Every Writer Should Keep an Idea Box

  This post is part of the Countdown Series on ShariLopatin.com, re-publishing my top “writing tips” blog posts from the past five years. The Countdown Series will culminate in a few weeks with the announcement of my business’ (Shari’s Ink) new arm, which will benefit other WRITERS! Originally published June 1, 2011 How many times have I heard a (professional) writer tell me, “I…
• January 15, 2015

  Are You Writing in Passive Voice? 3 Ways to Know

  This post is part of the Countdown Series on ShariLopatin.com, re-publishing my top “writing tips” blog posts from the past five years. The Countdown Series will culminate in a few weeks with the announcement of my business’ (Shari’s Ink) new arm, which will benefit other WRITERS! Originally published Dec. 20, 2010 “Mistakes were made.” Perhaps my all-time favorite politician quote, made famous by…