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
Pro tips for avoiding clichéd characters in fiction
Banish those walking clichés from your work for good with these tips. Read More “Pro tips for avoiding clichéd characters in fiction”
Character interlands: A new way to develop the character worksheet
Type “character worksheets” into a search engine, and you’ll find hundreds of resources to develop your protagonist and other characters. Some of the worksheets are … Read More “Character interlands: A new way to develop the character worksheet”
4 ways to instantly tighten your fiction
Editor-proof your stories with these tips. Read More “4 ways to instantly tighten your fiction”