Like in any profession, a writer needs his/her tools. These tools may be analog–special pens, paper–or the digital kind–grammar and spell checkers, style guides, and the like.
Here, we have gathered a few tools for you, which you may find helpful. The value of any tool rests in its application and consistent use, so try these out and see what you think.
If you have a tool that helps you write, let us know, and we’ll share it with the group.
This course walks you step-by-step through all aspects of the Life Writers website.
We’re proud of the direct and personal connections Life Writers make by being part of a buddy group. Members are paired up with two or three other writers to offer support, encouragement, and accountability.
The Buddy Group Orientation form will pave the way for your new buddy group to connect and support one another in a way that suits each of you. There are also some suggestions included for ways to stay in touch and help each other.
The idea of giving people feedback on their stories and hearing feedback on your work can be quite scary.
Fear not. We are a supportive bunch who help each other improve our writing skills. You don’t have to be an expert editor to give good and valuable insight into a story.
This video explains the feedback process Life Writers follows, and it then leads you through a sample feedback session. You’ll follow this feedback process in your buddy groups throughout each Life Writers session. You’ve got this.
I Wrote Today! – Here’s a pen-and-paper tool you can use to check off each day you wrote or enter the number of words you racked up.
Print this sheet and keep it nearby, so it’s easy to reward yourself with a big, fat checkmark or a nice, round number.
Clearing your cache will fix 90% of the technical problems you have with Life Writers.
Do this before you post your problem in the forum or email us. It will be the first thing we ask, “Did you clear your cache?” If you haven’t, we won’t go any further until that has been done.
It is so easy. Simple hold down the shift key and click on refresh at the top of your browser page. If you use Chrome, MS Edge, or Firefox, the refresh button is at the top left of the URL bar. If you use Mac products and the Safari browser, it is at the top right.
If you experience any internet trouble whatsoever, take these actions before contacting us for help. More often than not, clearing the cache will do the trick.
Microsoft Word contains a number of useful tools for writers, including a speech-to-text function, a read-aloud feature, and track changes, which records all changes to a document. Click on the button below to access a course that shows how to use these tools.
