A class on how to fall down
On the art of recovery in an industry rife with rejection. Read More “A class on how to fall down”
Essays About Writing
Last typo standing
An open letter to the one that got away. Read More “Last typo standing”
What are we really looking for when we share creative nonfiction with our subjects?
How far should we go to share our positive stories with the people who inspired them? Read More “What are we really looking for when we share creative nonfiction with our subjects?”
Mud Month
Finding hope in the slog through the slush pile. Read More “Mud Month”
Finding hope through story
A young adult novelist uncovers the truth she never meant to write. Read More “Finding hope through story”
New year, old fear
The start of a new year can bring as many anxieties as it does possibilities. Will this really be your year, the year you eat … Read More “New year, old fear”
Idea generating machine
Walking helped this writer heal physically and create more story ideas. Read More “Idea generating machine”
Reaching for books that go bump in the night
Why do we reach for dark stories in dark times? Read More “Reaching for books that go bump in the night”
The writer’s heartbeat
“This is an engine problem, not a heart problem.” The cardiologist stares steadily into my eyes, calm and reassuring. He isn’t rushed – yet I … Read More “The writer’s heartbeat”
Where (not) to look for meaningful material
Don’t go slumming, suggests one writer to her fellow essayists. Read More “Where (not) to look for meaningful material”
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”