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”
The Writing Life
From the Front Lines: Clearing the clutter
The joy of KonMari’ing your writerly expectations. Read More “From the Front Lines: Clearing the clutter”
How to (realistically) make six figures as a writer
How one author brings home six figures each year without a day job – and how you can, too. Read More “How to (realistically) make six figures as a writer”
From the Front Lines: The post-book blues
Happiness is a fallacy, and other things you tell yourself once your book is published. Read More “From the Front Lines: The post-book blues”
Bragging about books
What if you’re a writer who isn’t a voracious reader? Read More “Bragging about books”
Nine strategies for handling criticism as a writer
Follow these tips to develop a thick skin and avoid popping when people react negatively to your writing. Read More “Nine strategies for handling criticism as a writer”
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?”
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”
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”