Writers like Quentin Tarantino and Neil Gaiman are known for being on at forefront of cutting-edge cinema and literature, but that doesn't necessarily mean they can't be a little bit old-fashioned, too. They are also writers who are vocal...
Q: What did the duck say to the bartender?
A: Put in on my bill.
Some jokes are better than others. Whether you are aiming to write the next The Importance of Being Earnest or Blazing Saddles, or simply looking add some lighter elements...
While it’s hard to say goodbye to the warm days of leisure during summer break, September and the back-to-school season can mark a stage of new beginnings and exciting plans. Whether you are returning to the classroom yourself (virtually...
Every April is National Poetry Month here in North America, but the lessons learned from the poets among us can apply every day of the year. From Rumi to Dickinson, nearly every person who has put pencil to paper has mused...
The most straightforward answer to the question of how to get your work published would be, of course, to do it yourself. The merits of self-publishing versus going through a pro will continue to be hotly debated, so we...
Here at the Endpaper Blog, we pride ourselves on giving useful advice to fellow writers. Of course, not every tip out there is actually helpful! Everyone is entitled to his or her own opinion, which means that a lot...
Cultivating a positive attitude doesn't cost any money or take up lots of your time. What you'll find with a lot of these reasons to start is that the positive benefits often have a knock-on effect, with one positive outcome...
You finished your novel – great! Now, how to get people to read it?
Whether you're working with an agent and publisher or going the self-publishing route, promoting your work should be a major focus. Creating a "brand" for yourself...
If you’re a writer, you’ll know the importance of possessing the right tools and part of your toolbox should be the correct writing space. Your space is, first and foremost, a work area. But it’s worthwhile creating one that...
For many, the post-holiday "blahs" penetrate all aspects of life. In this cold, dark, seemingly endless month of January it's easy to suffer a sense of letdown after the excitement of the holiday season. If you're finding your creative...