A veteran journalist shares her path to success
How a string of menial jobs made one writer a better journalist. Read More “A veteran journalist shares her path to success”
Essays About Writing
Missing keys
The English language only has 26 letters at its disposal. One writer discovered she could work with even less – and gained a new perspective on her memoir in the process. Read More “Missing keys”
The benefits of blogging
Starting a blog allowed one writer to peel back the layers of her life, and helped her find a career, a community, and a voice. Read More “The benefits of blogging”
Safe haven: Writing cozy mysteries in a not-so-cozy world
For one mystery author, writing about fictional crime brings solace in a world filled with violence. Read More “Safe haven: Writing cozy mysteries in a not-so-cozy world”
It’s never too late to pursue your passion
After years of making excuses as to why she couldn’t write, Anna Kahoe decided it was time to pursue her passion. Read More “It’s never too late to pursue your passion”
Feet in two boats
A writer struggles to follow professional and creative journeys at the same time. Read More “Feet in two boats”
The 33 The-ses
An article on an underappreciated article: How much thought have you given to the English language’s most commonly used word? Read More “The 33 The-ses”
Hear myself and I: When someone else narrates your audiobook
Listening to your life, as read by someone else. Read More “Hear myself and I: When someone else narrates your audiobook”
The editor, the excavator
Sometimes it takes another set of eyes to see what your story is REALLY about. Read More “The editor, the excavator”
Labors of love
For mother-writers, “finding the time” is a myth. Read More “Labors of love”
Featured Posts
2019 Essay Contest Winner: What I wish I’d known
Read the first-place winner of our 2019 Essay Contest Read More “2019 Essay Contest Winner: What I wish I’d known”
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”
Here are our picks for the best writing books of 2019
Treat the writer on your list to one of these excellent craft books published in 2019. Read More “Here are our picks for the best writing books of 2019”