An archive consisting of posters and memorabilia previously displayed across London’s Tube network (what we call the subway system in the US) has been donated to Cambridge University Library. The Poems On The Underground project, initially conceived by writers Judith...
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Here’s a special collection of posts from the Writer’s Relief, Self-Publishing Relief, and Web Design Relief blogs. Whether you’re searching for writing advice, inspiration, writing submission tips, self-publishing insights, or author website ideas and strategies, you’ll find lots of great information and guidance for your publishing journey!
5-Step Creative Writing Exercise Using The 5 Senses | Writer’s Relief
If you want to fully immerse your readers in your short story, poem, memoir, or novel, it’s important to incorporate all five senses into your writing. The experts at Writer’s Relief note that too often writers focus on sight and ignore the other four senses. Yet,...
Why Writers Also Need “Butt-Out-Of-Chair” Time | Writer’s Relief
It’s important to block out some writing time on your busy calendar—every writer needs uninterrupted “butt-in-chair” time to focus solely on works in progress. But the experts at Writer’s Relief know that the muse’s bolts of inspiration and great ideas for your short...
7 Novels About Women Over 60 Who Defy Expectations | Writer’s Relief
Celebrate Women’s History Month with novels about women who are over 60 and old enough to have their own unique histories! In this article Writer’s Relief found on ElectricLiterature.com, author Andrea Carlisle explores novels from around the world that feature older...
Writing Advice Hidden In Timeless Irish Sayings | Writer’s Relief
Ireland is known for beautiful, rolling green hills, Guinness, step dancing, Saint Patrick, and of course, wise (and often humorous) proverbs. These timeless Irish sayings are meant to help you navigate life, but the research experts at Writer’s Relief have made an...
New Online Bookshop Allstora Will Share Profits With Authors | Writer’s Relief
Allstora, the latest online bookstore, is helmed by none other than RuPaul, and it has a lot to offer—including a cross-country traveling Rainbow Book Bus! This article that Writer’s Relief found on LitHub.com explains that authors who sign up for the Allstora Author...
Why Literary Editors Aren’t Publishing Your Stories Or Poems | Writer’s Relief
The writing process for creating poetry or short stories requires an imaginative, inventive mindset. But when it comes time to submit your work to literary agents for publication, many writers make a big mistake: They forget to stop thinking like a creative. The...
Leap Year Inspiration And Ideas For Writers | Writer’s Relief
Every fourth trip around the sun brings us a Leap Year with its gift of an extra day! If you’re an author trying to squeeze more writing time into your busy schedule, February 29 offers you twenty-four additional hours to brainstorm, create, and participate in...
Jane Austen’s Heroines Ranked By Their Detective Skills | Writer’s Relief
Many of Jane Austen’s heroines have the fortitude, insight, and intelligence to give Sherlock Holmes a run for his money. But which of these Georgian Era characters would make the best detectives? In this article Writer’s Relief found on CrimeReads.com, author Jessica...
Can Prewriting Really Improve Your Writing? | Writer’s Relief
Whether it’s brewing a pot of strong coffee, hanging a “keep out” sign on the door, going for a walk in the park, or donning a favorite cardigan, we all have rituals that help kickstart our writing process. While these are all great ways to get yourself into a writing...