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”
The Writing Life
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
Authors share stories of community-building by subscription. Read More “How to reach fellow writers with a newsletter”
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”
New year, new writing goals (that you’ll actually keep!)
Need some help crafting some quality resolutions you’ll keep long past March? Here are some ideas. Read More “New year, new writing goals (that you’ll actually keep!)”
Featured Posts
Pro tips for avoiding clichéd characters in fiction
Banish those walking clichés from your work for good with these tips. Read More “Pro tips for avoiding clichéd characters in fiction”
Character interlands: A new way to develop the character worksheet
Type “character worksheets” into a search engine, and you’ll find hundreds of resources to develop your protagonist and other characters. Some of the worksheets are … Read More “Character interlands: A new way to develop the character worksheet”
4 ways to instantly tighten your fiction
Editor-proof your stories with these tips. Read More “4 ways to instantly tighten your fiction”