Craft Book Spotlight: What Editors Do
Writers and editors alike will find a wealth of professional knowledge in this ode to publishing’s gatekeepers. Read More “Craft Book Spotlight: What Editors Do”
Products for Writers
Top gifts for writers inspired by classic children’s books
Whether you write for young readers or you’re just young at heart, these products inspired by classic kidlit authors are sure to please your inner child. Read More “Top gifts for writers inspired by classic children’s books”
Craft Book Spotlight: The Jottery
This prompt-packed book is sure to banish even the worst case of writer’s block. Read More “Craft Book Spotlight: The Jottery”
Craft Book Spotlight: 1,001 Tips for Writers
Love quotes for writers? This book is for you. Read More “Craft Book Spotlight: 1,001 Tips for Writers”
Craft Book Spotlight: Brevity
Brevity may be the soul of wit, but it’s a deceptively difficult soul to seek out. Enter Brevity: A Flash Fiction Handbook by David Galef, which aims … Read More “Craft Book Spotlight: Brevity”
Craft Book Spotlight: Welcome to the Writer’s Life
Wish there was a freshman orientation for becoming a writer? Thanks to Paulette Perhach, now there is one. Read More “Craft Book Spotlight: Welcome to the Writer’s Life”
Craft Book Spotlight: Editor-Proof Your Writing
Banish foggy writing – and sell your book – with the help of this revision guide from Don McNair. Read More “Craft Book Spotlight: Editor-Proof Your Writing”
Craft Book Spotlight: Sell Your Story in a Single Sentence
This book aims to help writers sell their screenplays, novels, and scripts with clarity and confidence. Read More “Craft Book Spotlight: Sell Your Story in a Single Sentence”
Our ultimate 2018 holiday gift guide for writers
Treat the writers on your list to something special this holiday season. (Or treat yourself – we won’t tell St. Nick.) Read More “Our ultimate 2018 holiday gift guide for writers”
Craft Book Spotlight: “In Praise of Profanity”
This week’s Craft Book Spotlight just might be your %$#@ing cup of tea. Read More “Craft Book Spotlight: “In Praise of Profanity””
Featured Posts
Advice for memoirists: No one wants to hear your whole life story
No one wants to hear your whole life story. Just because your life started in childhood doesn’t mean your memoir should. Read More “Advice for memoirists: No one wants to hear your whole life story”
Do you really have to write every day?
What does an ideal writing life look like? We asked successful authors to share their essential goals, habits, and routines. Read More “Do you really have to write every day?”
How to cope with making mistakes
Every writer’s worst nightmare is finding an error in print…but it happens, often, and to the very best of us. Here’s how to cope. Read More “How to cope with making mistakes”