Celebrating 135 years of good writing
Timeless craft tips from our archives, featuring Margaret Atwood, Walter Mosley, Isabel Allende, Ursula K. Le Guin, and more. Read More “Celebrating 135 years of good writing”
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Reach readers with a newsletter for writers
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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”
Set yourself up for a year of writing success
Preparing our writing lives for the year ahead starts now. Here’s a list of questions to get you started. Read More “Set yourself up for a year of writing success”
Gifts to give yourself as a writer this holiday season
Love it or loathe it, the season of giving is upon us. However you feel about white elephant exchanges or using “gift” as a verb, now is the perfect time to present yourself – and your writing – with a few generous gifts to bring more sparkle and joy to your creative process throughout the year to come. Read More “Gifts to give yourself as a writer this holiday season”
How to reach fellow writers with a newsletter
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Why are writers so prone to self-doubt?
We asked authors, editors, instructors, and psychologists to find out. Read More “Why are writers so prone to self-doubt?”
Reaching readers in the midst of a pandemic
During COVID-19, writers discover inspiration and opportunity. Read More “Reaching readers in the midst of a pandemic”
When should writers return to old, abandoned work?
We asked seasoned fiction authors to find out. Read More “When should writers return to old, abandoned work?”
5 tips for staying organized all year long
These five simple strategies will make for a more organized workspace and writing practice. Read More “5 tips for staying organized all year long”
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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”
2021 Essay Contest Winner: “A brand-new ending”
Sexy. Whenever I think of Perry and how it was, I think sexy. The thought makes me smile. A buoyant inner smile, almost smug. Falling … Read More “2021 Essay Contest Winner: “A brand-new ending””
15 winter writing prompts for your personal, professional, & creative writing practices
These personal, professional, and creativity-boosting winter writing prompts will keep your creative wells filled all season long. Read More “15 winter writing prompts for your personal, professional, & creative writing practices”