December 1986: Sue Grafton on making time
Find time when you don’t have time. Read More “December 1986: Sue Grafton on making time”
The Writing Life
Two writers, one voice
Veteran partners share skills and one voice. Read More “Two writers, one voice”
Twofer
Writing partners share a special bond through respect and trust – despite challenges. Read More “Twofer”
8 Foods to Beat Writer’s Block
It happens to all of us: that moment in the middle of that work day when we hit a roadblock. These energy foods can help boost your productivity. Read More “8 Foods to Beat Writer’s Block”
Help! I’ve been hacked
Four ways to protect yourself online. Read More “Help! I’ve been hacked”
Keep your writing resolutions all year long
Set yourself up for year-long success by February. Read More “Keep your writing resolutions all year long”
Getting clubby with a nonwriters’ book club
Can a writer get something from a book group of nonwriters? Read More “Getting clubby with a nonwriters’ book club”
Translations: A speaker in the dacha
What does it take to translate Russian effectively? Read More “Translations: A speaker in the dacha”
Last writes
If you’re the family scribe, chances are you’ll be asked to produce (and deliver) a eulogy. Are you ready to speak of the dead? Read More “Last writes”
Off the Cuff: Soldier on
Every writer faces rejection. The key to success? Keep at it. Read More “Off the Cuff: Soldier on”
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”