The Writer's Guide

10 Writing Tips You Can Apply Now

Tried and true rules and guidelines (and some to break)

Dec 1 • Robert Roy Britt

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November 2025

Wanna Be a Successful Writer? Square Your Foundation First

Whether you’re just getting started, trying to level up, or maybe change genres, here are some basics you need for a solid footing on which to build a…

Nov 17 • Robert Roy Britt

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On Avoiding 'Us vs. Them' Writing

Looking beyond dichotomous characterizations of a seemingly polarized populace yields a notably more nuanced picture of people

Nov 3 • Robert Roy Britt

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October 2025

Wrestling with the Creative Process

Lessons from a writer who paints, or a painter who writes

Oct 20 • Robert Roy Britt

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Ever Get in a Writing Funk?

I'm in one, and that's OK. Here's the strategy.

Oct 6 • Robert Roy Britt

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Special for Medium Writers: SEO Advice

Plus a bit of social media advice for writers who eschew social media

Oct 1 • Robert Roy Britt

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September 2025

Avoid Wishy-Washy Stories

Find a solid premise and commit to it, or don’t write the story

Sep 15 • Robert Roy Britt

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Don’t Make an Ass of Yourself

Everyone knows you should not make this stupid writing mistake!

Sep 3 • Robert Roy Britt

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August 2025

How to Format Your Stories: Visual Design Basics

When and why to employ (or avoid) special formats and devices to enhance (but not ruin) your writing

Aug 18 • Robert Roy Britt

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Why This Story, Now, By You?

Every successful piece of nonfiction depends on having good answers to these three questions

Aug 4 • Robert Roy Britt

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July 2025

My Most Concise Writing Advice

Tight is right

Jul 7 • Robert Roy Britt

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June 2025

Why it Works: A Story About the Psychology of Clutter

This editor’s take on one well-crafted story

Jun 23 • Robert Roy Britt

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