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Why one writer refuses to read unpublished manuscripts – and why you may consider doing the same.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”
The Writing Life
Little green monsters: How to handle writer envy
Turn jealousy into motivation. Read More “Little green monsters: How to handle writer envy”
Reading, writing, & romance: Literary power couples
Three couples share their secrets of collaborative success. Read More “Reading, writing, & romance: Literary power couples”
Is your home office causing you pain?
Learn how to set up your home office in the most ergonomically-friendly way. Read More “Is your home office causing you pain?”
Can a progress chart help you stay motivated to finish your novel?
Writing is hard. Writing a full-length manuscript is harder. How can authors stay motivated to reach the finish line? Read More “Can a progress chart help you stay motivated to finish your novel?”
The devil knocking: Why you should never write for essay mills
When unethical jobs tempt hungry writers. Read More “The devil knocking: Why you should never write for essay mills”
How to protect your writing from a computer emergency
Don’t lose your novel to a computer crash. Here’s a plan for a technical emergency. Read More “How to protect your writing from a computer emergency”
Finding a support system for your writing career
It takes more than talent to keep you writing. Read More “Finding a support system for your writing career”
Tips for more productive writing sessions at home
Working from home means working in a place of constant distractions, imposed by both ourselves and others. Here’s how to block them out. Read More “Tips for more productive writing sessions at home”
Choosing a co-author for your book
Five essential questions to ask before you co-author a book. Read More “Choosing a co-author for your book”
Featured Posts
9 manuscript mistakes only first-timers make (and how to fix them)
The first self-published book I edited was written by a longtime newspaper reporter. Seasoned and self-confident, he decided to set sources aside and pen a … Read More “9 manuscript mistakes only first-timers make (and how to fix them)”
What’s the best thing you can do to improve your writing?
Top authors advise how to make your fiction work improve tenfold, and provide steps to making it happen. Read More “What’s the best thing you can do to improve your writing?”
2018 Flash contest winner: The Tower Block: Apartment 1307
Read “The Tower Block: Apartment 1307” by Markús Már Efraím, the winning essay from our 2018 Flash Contest. Read More “2018 Flash contest winner: The Tower Block: Apartment 1307”