Writing Exercise

One Week of Pleasing and Angry Things
Anne Bernays and Pamela Painter — What if? Writing Exercises for Fiction Writers prompts — The Exercise: Over the period of a week or so, write down ten things that made you angry, but don’t try to explain why. Over the same time period, do the same for ten things that pleased you. Be very specific. Statements like, “I felt good when I woke on Wednesday morning,” are too vague to carry any conviction~~ and this could have happened to anyone. “I ran into Ms. Butler, my third-grade teacher, in the Star Market, and she said hello to me by my right name” is specific and could only have happened to you. The Objective: You may not use most of what you’ve written down, but you will have practiced viewing your immediate world as a garden full of fictional seeds.
By Denise E Lindquist6 months ago in Writers
Get Paid to Write on Scripted.com: Earn $100 per Project
Many people wish for a career where they control their work. They want to set their own hours. They also seek high-paying projects. Freelance writing often offers this freedom. It provides a path to significant income.
By vijay sam6 months ago in Writers
The Inked Empire: How Vogue Became Fashion’s Bible
The Inked Empire: How Vogue Became Fashion’s Bible From glossy covers to cultural authority — the story of a magazine that shaped beauty standards.
By waseem khan6 months ago in Writers
Life Is a Cause and Effect Relationship
It's been almost a year since I founded my company, and I'll soon be submitting my poetry book, which draws on real-life quotes, to a publishing house. I published it myself on Amazon, but it never sold. That's why I'm negotiating with publishing houses.
By TheNaeth6 months ago in Writers
Trusting Your Gut in Writing Competitions
When entering writing competitions, your gut often knows the story better than you do. That's been my experience taking part in a few competitions outside of Vocal - and it's a lesson worth sharing.
By Paul Stewart6 months ago in Writers
New Writers Can Earn $600 from Copywriting—Here’s How
The path to earning income as a writer often appears unclear. Many aspiring authors struggle to convert their writing ability into a consistent revenue stream. Copywriting, a specialized form of writing, offers a direct route to financial compensation. It provides flexibility and significant earning potential, even for those new to the field.
By vijay sam6 months ago in Writers
Get Paid to Write Tech Articles:Join the SitePoint Contributor Program
The demand for high-quality technical content continues to grow. Developers, designers, and tech enthusiasts constantly seek new information. This creates a prime opportunity for writers with deep technical knowledge. Imagine sharing your expertise and earning money for it. SitePoint offers a premier platform for this exact purpose.
By vijay sam6 months ago in Writers
Chasing Dreams in the Chaos of Everyday Life. Top Story - August 2025.
I never know how much time I’ll get, so I’ll be honest and plunge right in: I’m a mom writing during quiet moments — lunch breaks, nap times, late evenings — whenever the fires are out and the world calms.
By Ashley Orellana6 months ago in Writers
One Bully I Encountered At An Early Age
Anne Bernays and Pamela Painter — What if? Writing Exercises for Fiction Writers prompts — The Exercise: First, think about your childhood between the ages of six and twelve and try to recall someone whose memory, even now, has the power to invoke strong, often negative feelings in you. Was that person the class bully, the clown, the daredevil, the town snob, the neighborhood bore, etc? Write down details of what you remember about this person. How she looked and talked. Did you ever have any encounters with this person? Or did you just observe her from a distance? Next, if you haven't seen this person for ten years or longer, imagine what she is doing now, where she lives, etc. Be specific. If you had a long acquaintance with this person, or still know her, imagine where she will be ten years from now. The Objective: To understand how our past is material for our imaginations and how writing well can be the best revenge.
By Denise E Lindquist6 months ago in Writers
The Loneliness of Writing
“Writing is a solitary act, but storytelling is never done alone.” Let’s be real: writing can be lonely. There’s something beautiful about sitting with your characters, your worlds, and your words… but it’s also you, a blinking cursor, and the nagging suspicion that maybe no one will ever read what you’re pouring your heart into.
By Georgia6 months ago in Writers
Crafting Fantasy Maps:
“Maps don’t just show us where we’re going — they tell us who we are.” If you write fantasy, sooner or later, you’re going to face The Map Question: do you make one? And if you do, how detailed should it be? Do you go full Tolkien with mountain ranges, rivers, and ancient trade routes, or do you sketch out a vague coastline and hope nobody asks how long it takes your characters to cross the continent?
By Georgia6 months ago in Writers
Dialogue Tags: Said Is Not Dead
“Good dialogue is invisible; bad dialogue waves its arms and screams.” Let’s talk about one of the most hotly debated topics in writing communities, especially if you hang around TikTok or writers’ forums: dialogue tags. You’ve seen it, right? The endless discourse about whether we’re allowed to use anything other than said. Spoiler: you are. But also… you don’t have to.
By Georgia6 months ago in Writers