Creativity & Inspiration Archives

From the Front Lines: How adopting a growth mindset can help you grow as a writer

Yi Shun Lai Updated May 27, 2020

Hope Lyda Published January 13, 2020

Here are the benefits of using writing prompts to help boost your creativity and stir up your writing. Read More “Rekindle the flame: 8 writing exercises to boost your creativity”

Published October 24, 2019

Published June 6, 2019

This week’s spotlight pick asks us to rethink our relationship with writer’s block. Read More “Craft Book Spotlight: On Being Stuck”

Ryan G. Van Cleave Updated June 3, 2019

Writers share their best advice for breaking writer’s block, overcoming deadline pressure, and brainstorming new ideas. Read More “Tips to supercharge your creativity”

Updated May 24, 2019

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?”

Nicki Porter, senior editor Published May 15, 2019

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”

Ryan G. Van Cleave Updated January 24, 2019

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?”

Jen Glantz Updated October 25, 2018

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”