Why are writers so prone to self-doubt?
We asked authors, editors, instructors, and psychologists to find out.
Dana Shavin
What do Pushcart Prize nominations really mean, anyway?
With over 10,000 nominations each year, is it ever ok to brag about your Pushcart nod? And how helpful is a nomination for your career in the long term? We spoke to writers and editors to find out.
15 of the most common causes of writer’s block – and how to cure them
Feeling stuck in your manuscript, craft, or career? Here are 15 of the most common problems that can stall a writer’s progress – plus key strategies for overcoming each one.
What are we really looking for when we share creative nonfiction with our subjects?
How far should we go to share our positive stories with the people who inspired them?
Five myths and two truths about getting published
Think this, not that.
When good assignments go bad
You pitched it. Sold it. Researched it. You’re ready to write it. Then calamity strikes.