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”
The Writing Life
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!)”
10 ways to eviscerate a bad case of writer envy
Jealous thoughts invading your brain? Show that green-eyed monster to the door. Read More “10 ways to eviscerate a bad case of writer envy”
Featured Posts
Opportunities for Writers: February 2023 Calls for Submissions
February 2023 Calls for Submissions These are the writing opportunities and contests that caught our eye and are published in the February issue of The … Read More “Opportunities for Writers: February 2023 Calls for Submissions”
Consistency across your YA series
The key to writing a great YA series (or MG series) is knowing your characters and plotlines inside and out – while giving yourself the flexibility to modify things when needed. Here are four things to live by when writing a series, based on tips from middle grade and young adult authors who have been there. Read More “Consistency across your YA series”
25 Sensory Writing Prompts to Improve Detail & Description
By most accounts, there are more than five senses. Some experts say there are seven, some as many as 20. But narrowing in on at least the five classical senses can lend a much-needed “sense” of detail to your writing. Here are five prompts for each of those five classic senses. Read More “25 Sensory Writing Prompts to Improve Detail & Description”