This is the fifth and final article in the series, The Five W’s of Writing (Who, What, When, Where, and Why). Writing is hard work. Have you ever asked yourself, “Why am I doing this?” Honestly, I’ve had that thought a number of times myself. Sometimes it’s a good idea to remember why you started […]
Five W's of Writing
Five W’s of Writing: Where Do You Write?
This is the fourth article in the series, The Five W’s of Writing (Who, What, When, Where, and Why). Do you have a special place to do your writing? Or, do you write wherever you are? The key is to find what works best for you. Home Office The very word “office” conjures up visions […]
Five W’s of Writing: When Do You Write?
This is the third in a series of five articles applying the Five W’s of Journalism to writing for publication. The Five W’s are: Who, What, When, Where, and Why. You’re a writer. Writers write—but when? Whether you have a day job or not, making time to write can be a challenge. Here are some […]
Five W’s of Writing: What Do You Write?
This is the second article in the series, The Five W’s of Writing (Who, What, When, Where, and Why). So you’re a writer. What do you write? When people ask me this question, I don’t know exactly what to say. I formulate my answer depending on who’s asking. If the question comes from another writer, […]
Five W’s of Writing: Who Are You?
This is the first in a series of five articles applying the Five W’s of Journalism to writing for publication. The Five W’s are: Who, What, When, Where, and Why. Who are you? Your identity as a writer is partly defined by What you write and Why. But, who you are as a person contributes […]