Craft Book Spotlight: On Being Stuck
This week’s spotlight pick asks us to rethink our relationship with writer’s block. Read More “Craft Book Spotlight: On Being Stuck”
Creativity & Inspiration
Tips to supercharge your creativity
Writers share their best advice for breaking writer’s block, overcoming deadline pressure, and brainstorming new ideas. Read More “Tips to supercharge your creativity”
QUIZ: Which new summer 2019 book should you read next?
See which of these new 2019 novels, nonfiction books, and short story collections are right up your alley. Read More “QUIZ: Which new summer 2019 book should you read next?”
Claiming space for your writing life
You don’t just need a room of one’s own; you need to make room for your writing. Read More “Claiming space for your writing life”
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. Read More “Quiz: Am I A Writer?”
Six steps to increase your writing productivity every day
Do you find yourself staring at a blank page despite trying many different tactics to be more productive? Then it may be time to try something new. Here are six tips and tricks that will help you get more done. Read More “Six steps to increase your writing productivity every day”
In defense of procrastination
Introducing the art of loafing. Read More “In defense of procrastination”
Writing to heal: Journaling for writers
How journaling can lead to healthier lives and richer characters. Read More “Writing to heal: Journaling for writers”
Featured Posts
9 manuscript mistakes only first-timers make (and how to fix them)
The first self-published book I edited was written by a longtime newspaper reporter. Seasoned and self-confident, he decided to set sources aside and pen a … Read More “9 manuscript mistakes only first-timers make (and how to fix them)”
What’s the best thing you can do to improve your writing?
Top authors advise how to make your fiction work improve tenfold, and provide steps to making it happen. Read More “What’s the best thing you can do to improve your writing?”
2018 Flash contest winner: The Tower Block: Apartment 1307
Read “The Tower Block: Apartment 1307” by Markús Már Efraím, the winning essay from our 2018 Flash Contest. Read More “2018 Flash contest winner: The Tower Block: Apartment 1307”