What to take to a writing residency or retreat
Based on their previous experiences, writers provide packing tips and advice on how to maximize a writing residency or retreat. Read More “What to take to a writing residency or retreat”
The Writing Life
When it’s OK to write ‘hack’
Sometimes, self-care for writers means writing to pay bills first – and not feeling guilty about it. Read More “When it’s OK to write ‘hack’”
A writer’s guide to internet safety
Don’t let your day of writing get derailed by a sneaky computer virus, a rogue link, or an infected ad. Read More “A writer’s guide to internet safety”
Three ways to sustain your writing career with minimalism
Accomplished and best-selling authors provide tips for writers to improve their careers by not doing it all. Read More “Three ways to sustain your writing career with minimalism”
Ranking rejection
All writers will receive rejection letters, but all “no’s” are not equal. Read More “Ranking rejection”
Six counterintuitive goals to shake up your writing routine
Don’t be distracted by lofty goals and ambitious dreams. Set attainable objectives for yourself and begin accomplishing more. Read More “Six counterintuitive goals to shake up your writing routine”
Innovative ways to help other writers (and help yourself, too)
From mutual book promotion to providing advice and accountability, supporting other writers’ careers can help your own bloom. Read More “Innovative ways to help other writers (and help yourself, too)”
Introducing yourself as a writer
“What do you do?” How to answer this deceptively difficult question. Read More “Introducing yourself as a writer”
Eight writing commandments to (sometimes) break
When good writing advice goes bad, savvy writers know when to forge their own paths. Read More “Eight writing commandments to (sometimes) break”
Be careful helping aspiring writers
Why one writer refuses to read unpublished manuscripts – and why you may consider doing the same. Read More “Be careful helping aspiring writers”
Featured Posts
5 things a personal essay needs to succeed (and sell)
Here are the five components that should be in any truthteller’s toolkit. Read More “5 things a personal essay needs to succeed (and sell)”
Gigi Will Know: Are editors sick of COVID-19 pitches yet?
“I want to write about the COVID-19 pandemic, but I’m worried literary journal editors are saturated with similar submissions.” Read More “Gigi Will Know: Are editors sick of COVID-19 pitches yet?”
Virtual learning opportunities for writers
Since conferences aren’t back on the table for most writers just yet, here are some online learning resources for craft-hungry scribes. Read More “Virtual learning opportunities for writers”