Writing Prompt #1 – What Is Your Work In Progress About?
The MPL Writer’s Group will occasionally feature writing prompts and other activities on this blog. Writing prompts are helpful for
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Summer Hiatus Update
The MPL Writer’s Group will be taking a summer hiatus for hybrid lectures until September 5th, 2023. We thank you
Read moreA Short Social Media Platform Guide For Writers, Part 3
For this blog post, we’ll be covering two major video-based platforms that are YouTube and TikTok TikTok TikTok
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This post will be a short overview on other social media platforms writers can use. The platforms explored in brief
Read moreA Short Social Media Platform Guide For Writers, Part 1
There is no denying it: social media is part of our daily lives and it is here to stay. This
Read moreDoes Word Count Matter?
Word count often pops up in reader’s circle, but what does it mean? Why is it important? And is it
Read moreA Beginner’s Guide To Poetry
Poetry is difficult to define and there are multiple styles of poetry to be found by a variety of authors,
Read moreWhy Writers Need An Official Blog
“If you build it, they will come.” It is a common phrase with some truth, especially if you are trying
Read moreSelf-Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing
Self-publishing and traditional publishing have their strengths and weaknesses and both forms of publishing are valid. So how and why
Read moreProtagonist vs. Antagonist
In most stories, the hero and the villain are the main focus. They are referred to as the protagonist and antagonist, respectively. But what
Read morePlotter, Pantster, or Plantser?
There are three categories of writers, depending on how they write and how they prepare their manuscripts. These categories include plotters,
Read moreShow, Don’t Tell
“Show, don’t tell.” You have probably heard this phrase before but what does it mean? Let’s go over two examples
Read moreThe Benefits of Notebook Paper
Despite the wide array of word processor technology at our fingertips, nothing beats writing like writing on notebook paper. Writing
Read moreWhy A Fellowship of Writers Is Important
Being a writer is known for being a solitary position. However, writers at times need support of other writers, as
Read moreWhy Reading Is As Essential As Writing
“Reading is as important as writing.” On the surface, that sounds like simple advice and even something to scoff at,
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