Finding the Time To Write
Feeling overwrought by a lack of writing time? Finding time to write is about figuring out what works best for you & your passion. Read More “Finding the Time To Write”
Essays About Writing
Getting to the Heart of a Personal Essay
What I learned from veteran writers at a panel on essays. Read More “Getting to the Heart of a Personal Essay”
Creative Nonfiction: True Stories Well Told
There’s sadly no shortcut to writing something that stands the test of time and has its own life once it has left your fingertips. Read More “Creative Nonfiction: True Stories Well Told”
Broadening the Bookshelves: Arctic & Sub-Arctic Native American Literature
As ever, this month’s topic challenged my assumptions. But this is the first time I’ve taken the time to look closely at how how I’m learning is affecting the way I’m thinking. I hope my learning encourages you to do the same. Read More “Broadening the Bookshelves: Arctic & Sub-Arctic Native American Literature”
Passion To Write: 6 Ways to Rekindle the Flame
If you once loved writing but are no longer sure you like it, don’t walk away yet. Use these tips to reignite the spark, see your work in a new light, and fall in love with writing all over again. Read More “Passion To Write: 6 Ways to Rekindle the Flame”
Top tips to refuel your novel writing inspiration
Add to FavoritesAnd then it happens. You don’t feel so good. The zeal you began with is no longer there, the novel writing inspiration gone. … Read More “Top tips to refuel your novel writing inspiration”
Health Storytelling: A Talk With Marissa Cummings
How powerful is health storytelling in the field of health care? Read More “Health Storytelling: A Talk With Marissa Cummings”
Broadening the Bookshelves: Getting to Know Queer Literature
A literary agent sheds light on her experience struggling for equality with queer literature in the publishing world. Read More “Broadening the Bookshelves: Getting to Know Queer Literature”
How to write a swan song
Ecivda spelled backwards for a modern age. Read More “How to write a swan song”
Broadening the Bookshelves: Getting to know Southeast Asian literature
In this month’s column, we’re exploring Southeast Asian literature. Read More “Broadening the Bookshelves: Getting to know Southeast Asian literature”
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”