From the Front Lines: How to tell when you’re too close to a subject
Writing can be great therapy. It just might not be for anyone else’s consumption. Read More “From the Front Lines: How to tell when you’re too close to a subject”
Creativity & Inspiration
From the Front Lines: A month of writing every day
I still don’t believe “write every day” is great advice. But it can teach you a few things. Read More “From the Front Lines: A month of writing every day”
From the Front Lines: How a little constraint can improve your craft
Go ahead, tie yourself up in knots. Read More “From the Front Lines: How a little constraint can improve your craft”
From the Front Lines: How adopting a growth mindset can help you grow as a writer
Why what you believe about yourself may be in your way. Read More “From the Front Lines: How adopting a growth mindset can help you grow as a writer”
Rekindle the flame: 8 writing exercises to boost your creativity
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”
13 spine-tingling quotes from classic & modern horror authors
Words of eerie wisdom from Shirley Jackson, Stephen King, and more. Read More “13 spine-tingling quotes from classic & modern horror authors”
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”
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”
Featured Posts
5 things a personal essay needs to succeed (and sell)
Here are the five components that should be in any truthteller’s toolkit. Read More “5 things a personal essay needs to succeed (and sell)”
Gigi Will Know: Are editors sick of COVID-19 pitches yet?
“I want to write about the COVID-19 pandemic, but I’m worried literary journal editors are saturated with similar submissions.” Read More “Gigi Will Know: Are editors sick of COVID-19 pitches yet?”
Virtual learning opportunities for writers
Since conferences aren’t back on the table for most writers just yet, here are some online learning resources for craft-hungry scribes. Read More “Virtual learning opportunities for writers”