The more often you write, the more “accidents” you’ll experience.
The Accidental Spark
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When the Rules Shift Under Your Pen
Writers of every stripe face these evolving rules. Novelists who once relied on brick-and-mortar bookstores might scramble to master online marketing. Essayists might see traditional literary magazines fold and get replaced by digital publications.
Harnessing an Overflowing Imagination in a Limited World
Here’s a secret: constraints don’t have to curb your imagination. They can shape it in remarkable ways. When you face limitations—like a word count restriction or limited tech know-how—you’re forced to get creative.
Creating Ripples with Your Writing
It’s easy to believe your words won’t matter—especially with so many voices shouting for attention. But here’s the truth: Your writing can make a difference, even if it’s one reader at a time. When you write with authenticity and purpose, you create ripples. Maybe you...
A Call for Improvement in Your Writing Practice
If you’re not sure where to start, pick a specific element of craft to level up. Maybe you’ll focus on creating more vivid sensory details, or building tension more effectively. Then, measure your progress by reviewing your older pieces. Can you see evidence of improvement? Celebrate those mini-victories, and then set a new goal.
The Right Lens for Your Words
The right lens helps you see potential, not just flaws. And once you see potential, you can shape it into something remarkable.
Our first Asengana giveaway – win a 1940 Corona Flat Top typewriter
Our first Asengana giveaway – 1940 Corona Flat Top typewriter – is over. We are contacting now the winner and will post updates once is confirmed.
Un auteur, une IA et une machine à écrire entrent dans un bar…
Prenez la machine à écrire Corona Flat Top des années 1940 – ce n’est pas seulement une relique, mais un symbole de l’âge d’or de la narration.
Asking AI to wear an editor’s hat – Claude vs. ChatGPT4
Claude vs. ChatGPT. Every feedback you can get it will help you in your writing journey. The “AI” will not write in your place, but it will definitely help along the way.
Le stylo est plus puissant : le pouvoir d’écrire tous les jours
L’écriture tous les jours est un outil puissant qui peut aider les écrivains à atteindre leurs objectifs. Que vous soyez un écrivain en devenir ou un auteur établi, faire de l’écriture une habitude quotidienne est une étape essentielle pour devenir un écrivain réussi et productif. Alors, consacrez un peu de temps chaque jour à écrire et ressentez les bénéfices par vous-même.
Utiliser les notes de recherche comme processus de construction du monde pour votre roman
Lorsque vous commencez à écrire votre roman, il peut être utile de rassembler toutes vos notes et vos recherches en un seul endroit. En utilisant une approche wiki de construction de monde pour votre recherche de livre, vous pouvez facilement garder une trace de tous les différents aspects du monde que vous créez. Lorsque vous ajoutez de nouvelles informations, il vous suffit de les ajouter à la page appropriée de votre wiki. Cela vous aidera à maintenir la cohérence de la construction de votre monde et à vous y référer facilement pendant que vous écrivez. De plus, en mettant vos recherches à la disposition des autres, vous pouvez même obtenir des commentaires utiles qui peuvent améliorer votre histoire. Alors pourquoi ne pas essayer ? Vous pourriez être surpris de l’utilité d’un module de notes de recherche sur la construction du monde.
Les différences fondamentales entre un traitement de texte et un logiciel de rédaction de livres – le manuscrit
Il y a de nombreux facteurs à prendre en compte pour choisir le meilleur logiciel de rédaction de romans pour les auteurs et comment le module de manuscrit Asengana peut être un meilleur outil d’écriture qu’un simple traitement de texte.
How to build a free tool for writers – Writing Reminder – the KISS way
Writing Reminder – Our proposed solution was simple to implement for us and accessible by any writer (not only the members of the Asengana Community). Preferences were for daily, weekly, or monthly. Personally, I prefer daily.
Convert all your stories to eBooks (ePub) for FREE with Asengana in 30 days
Let’s assume you have quite a few short stories and novels that you didn’t self-publish yet. With a little love and 30 days of Asengana free access, you could give new life and strengthen your writer online presence.
For writers who are almost (but not quite) satisfied with their own writing and can’t figure out what’s missing
No, this is not an article about why you should be using Asengana. This is an article about the fact that it makes sense to learn, work, and fill in all the missing things in your writing as long as you’re happy when you write.
How to create a consisting writing practice – a hero’s journey
Do you have a hard time sticking with writing? Check out these great tips to help you create a consistent writing practice.
It’s called writing skills for a reason
If you practice, you’ll see improvement. If you don’t practice, you won’t. It’s that simple. Saying “I can’t do it” is self-defeating and does nothing for you. Sometimes it’s difficult to see the improvement you’ve made in your writing. But trust me, your readers notice. That is one of the gifts of publishing – getting real feedback about your progress from your readers.
Do you think writers are broke and ignorant? I don’t think so.
The constructive feedback kept coming. Our Concierge – Jira Service Desk – proves to be a very easy to use and efficient communication tool. It’s a pleasure to answer back to writers and tell them “Hey, we made last night the change you suggested. Please check and let us know if it’s what you needed. Also, thank you because we are sure the other writers will benefit from it too.”
And then comes the other type of feedback revolving around the next two ideas…
How many words do you read and write every day?
Six months and 200,000 words later, yes, you read correctly: 200k, I was looking at the screen wondering about the meaning of time and words.
The six true reasons for not writing and publishing a good book – based on real conversations with future, actual, or never-going-to-happen writers
Disclaimer:
This article is not for fragile egos. Words can hurt.
If in doubt and a double-espresso will brighten your day, keep reading.
If you’re one of us, a thick-skin writer who takes work seriously, this article is for your amusement.
“Have you read my book?” expectation vs. the reader’s goodwill
Reading your book competes not only with other books but with all other activities I do in a day. It competes for a precious resource: my time. Even offering me a free book it’s not enough. I know it’s not what you expect to hear. After all, it’s your mind’s baby in which you poured hours of work, your soul on paper.
Let’s stop here and now and accept the definition of a bestseller: it sells.
The writer in me cringes to write this. After all, what makes a good book should be the storytelling skills of the wordsmith.