Busywork
Why any time spent with the page is time well spent. Read More “Busywork”
Creativity & Inspiration
Three things: An exercise in specificity for writers
Take inspiration from the season and nourish your own signs of green on the page. Read More “Three things: An exercise in specificity for writers”
Freshen up: A spring cleaning guide for writers
Spring is a season of growth, change, and possibility. What better time to refresh your creative process? Read More “Freshen up: A spring cleaning guide for writers”
From the Front Lines: Mirror works, window works
Add to FavoritesIf you’re anything like me, you already know what kind of reader you are. You know you love young adult (YA), for instance, … Read More “From the Front Lines: Mirror works, window works”
Secrets to life-long creativity from writers who lasted
What we can learn from recent authors’ obits. Read More “Secrets to life-long creativity from writers who lasted”
Secrets to life-long creativity from writers who lasted
Secrets to life-long creativity from writers who lasted. Read More “Secrets to life-long creativity from writers who lasted”
The art of not writing
The art of not writing is a key tool for writers. Here’s how and when to use it. Read More “The art of not writing”
Plan a DIY writing retreat this summer
Sick of staring at your own four walls? Here are tips for creating an alternative writing vacation. Read More “Plan a DIY writing retreat this summer”
Featured Posts
Opportunities for Writers: February 2023 Calls for Submissions
February 2023 Calls for Submissions These are the writing opportunities and contests that caught our eye and are published in the February issue of The … Read More “Opportunities for Writers: February 2023 Calls for Submissions”
Consistency across your YA series
The key to writing a great YA series (or MG series) is knowing your characters and plotlines inside and out – while giving yourself the flexibility to modify things when needed. Here are four things to live by when writing a series, based on tips from middle grade and young adult authors who have been there. Read More “Consistency across your YA series”
25 Sensory Writing Prompts to Improve Detail & Description
By most accounts, there are more than five senses. Some experts say there are seven, some as many as 20. But narrowing in on at least the five classical senses can lend a much-needed “sense” of detail to your writing. Here are five prompts for each of those five classic senses. Read More “25 Sensory Writing Prompts to Improve Detail & Description”