If you’re in the messy middle or feeling swamped by details or drafts, remember: this is all part of the dream. Maybe you’re already living your dream and just need reminders.

This month, your writing challenge is to create something small and worthwhile—and then share it.

When we elevate our tone beyond our own understanding, our language sounds stilted. Yet, as an exercise, writing this way can be fun.

This August, take a short vacation from your usual writing style and try something different. Get folksy.

The author’s voice communicates so much about a novel and its characters; Mason Engel shares three examples from accomplished authors.