Plan a DIY writing retreat this summer
Sick of staring at your own four walls? Here are tips for creating an alternative writing vacation.
Ryan G. Van Cleave
Seven avoidable pitfalls all freelancers need to know
Want to start freelancing? Here are all the mistakes to avoid when you’re just starting out.
Tips for marketing kidlit in the age of Zoom
How does kidlit book PR work in a social-distancing world?
Lorin Oberweger interview: Tapping your story’s full potential
A Q&A with independent editor, author, and former literary agent Lorin Oberweger.
How to structure your picture books for success
These tried-and-true structures can provide a blueprint for your picture book plot.
Essential questions to ask before signing with a literary agent
Wait! Don’t sign that contract.
Where do agents look for new clients?
Skip the slush pile by putting your writing on display in key places.
So you want to start a blog in 2020? Read this first.
Is blogging still a writer’s best friend? Or is it a waste of time in an overcrowded blogosphere?
The unconventional query
Whether you want to sell a magazine article, business book, or pretty much anything between, the formula is simple: 1) Send query letter. 2) Send … Read More “The unconventional query”
The art of suspenseful fiction
Keep readers on the edge of their seats with these eight pro tips.
Delilah S. Dawson: Making the magic happen
An interview with the best-selling, genre-hopping author.
Tips to supercharge your creativity
Writers share their best advice for breaking writer’s block, overcoming deadline pressure, and brainstorming new ideas.
Virgil Suárez: Reinventing a writer
The poet speaks about craft, career, and perseverance – and why politicians should be required to read poetry and bake bread at least once a year.
Making social media matter
Over razzleberry smoothies a few years ago, a mega-famous author said to me: “You have 20 published books but only 20 followers on Twitter? Huh.” … Read More “Making social media matter”
Book reviewing for beginners
Four reasons why you should do it – and six tips on how to do it well.
David Hagberg on how to write stories that sell
The best-selling novelist provides insight and tips for writing books that are commercially successful.
Quiz: Am I A Writer?
Do you have what it takes to be a writer today? Take this quiz and see if you’re committed to the world of words.
A lifetime of stories: an interview with author Jane Yolen
“I communicate through story. While I don’t always identify myself as a writer, I always identify myself as a storyteller.”
Eight writing commandments to (sometimes) break
When good writing advice goes bad, savvy writers know when to forge their own paths.
Little green monsters: How to handle writer envy
Turn jealousy into motivation.
How to create a salable anthology proposal
Tips for creating and publishing your own anthology.
Robert Olen Butler interview: The art of yearning
Pulitzer winner Robert Olen Butler on how great stories are made.
Should I hire a writing coach?
Writing coaches can boost and bolster a career. Here’s how to choose one.
Show pro: Confessions of a writing conference junkie
Everyone should regularly attend writing conferences. Period.
Nonfiction scene-building secrets from the pros
Make your creative nonfiction sparkle with advice from 3 creative nonfiction experts.
8 steps toward a six-figure freelance writing income
Here’s what $100,000-per-year freelance writers don’t want you to know: none of them – save perhaps one! – is probably that much of a better writer than you.
How professional writers beat writer’s block
Five professional writers share their best tips for getting unstuck.
What should a good creative writing program do?
And what are you really paying for when you enroll?
How to get a great book contract in 5 steps
Reach beyond the obvious to achieve success.