Fail Better
What does success look like?
(Hint: Sometimes it looks like failure.) Read More “Fail Better”
Essays About Writing
Homeward bound
Acting out a character brings a writer’s voice to life. Read More “Homeward bound”
Anthropologist of love
How far would you go online to find love (and stories)? Read More “Anthropologist of love”
Proximity to accomplishment
Do you ever forget the first writing teacher who steered you toward a career? Read More “Proximity to accomplishment”
Not for robots
In a technological world, let us not forget that behind every virtuoso work is a human – and some sweat. Read More “Not for robots”
Finding Fitzgerald
The actor Scott Shepherd has performed the entire text of The Great Gatsby hundreds of times onstage. What does he know about F. Scott Fitzgerald? A lot, old sport. Read More “Finding Fitzgerald”
The books chose me
Working as a bookseller has unintended perks, such as stumbling upon titles you may never have picked up before. Read More “The books chose me”
A lawyer-turned-writer’s contest bets paid off
Add to FavoritesAfter 25 years as a trial lawyer in Los Angeles, I made the nail-biting decision in 2006 to pursue my long-deferred dream of … Read More “A lawyer-turned-writer’s contest bets paid off”
Where’s the mystery?
A writer laments the ubiquity of the author photo and the culture of celebrity. Read More “Where’s the mystery?”
Featured Posts
Opportunities for writers: July 2022 calls for submissions
Here are the deadlines that caught our eye this month. Read More “Opportunities for writers: July 2022 calls for submissions”
Seven ways to build a writing habit in 2022
Ready to make the new year your best year yet? These tips from the pros will help you keep writing all year long. Read More “Seven ways to build a writing habit in 2022”
15 summer writing prompts for your personal, professional, & creative writing practices
“In summer, the song sings itself.” —William Carlos Williams Read More “15 summer writing prompts for your personal, professional, & creative writing practices”