#BecauseSocial
Stepping away from social media and back into what’s most important. Read More “#BecauseSocial”
Essays About Writing
Stuck: When not writing becomes a habit
What can a writer do when she loses her will to write? Read More “Stuck: When not writing becomes a habit”
In defense of writing with pen and paper
It’s cool to go old school. Read More “In defense of writing with pen and paper”
The leisured quest: The art of slow publishing
Should getting published always be the ultimate goal? Read More “The leisured quest: The art of slow publishing”
Accidental progress
Life doesn’t get in the way of a father’s poetry practice. Read More “Accidental progress”
Losing mom and finding Flo
When grief begets fiction. Read More “Losing mom and finding Flo”
Guard the hours
Want to make writing a career? Treat it like one. Read More “Guard the hours”
Going south
A self-imposed writing retreat resets a goal.
Producing manuscripts in sensible shoes
Sometimes parents are thrilled when their children want to become writers. Others are less enthusiastic. Read More “Producing manuscripts in sensible shoes”
Fast times
Kristen Andresen always was a fast writer. Then came motherhood. Read More “Fast times”
Featured Posts
Ten essential resources for nonfiction writers
A creative nonfiction instructor opens up her truthteller’s toolbox and shares the aids she relies on most. Read More “Ten essential resources for nonfiction writers”
The best writing conferences in America
Our readers pick the top event in each state. Read More “The best writing conferences in America”
The psychology of world building
Use these tips and exercises to make any story come to life on the page. Read More “The psychology of world building”