What happens when your family reads your memoir for the first time?
An author shares how different family members reacted to reading her memoir. Read More “What happens when your family reads your memoir for the first time?”
The Writing Life
Stop trash-talking your first draft
Want a surefire way to have a happier, more productive writing life? Stop calling your writing names. Read More “Stop trash-talking your first draft”
When our writing gets us in trouble
Sharing hard truths can lead to hard consequences. Is your story worth the risk? Read More “When our writing gets us in trouble”
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?”
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”
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”
Featured Posts
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!)”
All the things I wish I’d known as a beginner horror writer
Want to write horror? Read this first. Read More “All the things I wish I’d known as a beginner horror writer”
From the Front Lines: Wanna write more in 2021? Try these tips.
A little shift in consciousness can create life-altering creativity. Read More “From the Front Lines: Wanna write more in 2021? Try these tips.”