5 Reasons to Write What You Shouldn’t
In a guest post on Jane Friedman's blog, Katie Bannon gives writers multiple reasons to write about topics they are told are off limits....
Why Read Literary Fiction?
In an article for Writer's Digest, Michael Woodson discusses literary fiction as a writing style, what makes it unique, and how studying it can...
How Will You Keep Your Momentum After Finishing Your Next Big...
In a post on the DIY MFA blog, contributor JD suggests writer write a palate cleanser after completing a big project. "What do you...
What You Can Learn from Trying New Forms
In a post on Lit Hub, Quan Barry urges writers to expand their craft by trying different forms. While some writers want to be...
You Have to Love the Work
In a new post, mystery author Zara Altair says that loving your novel can help you power through problems and challenges. "What drives your...
Write as if Every Word Could Be Your Last
During an interview with Lit Hub's Thresholds podcast, author Sam Lipsyte talks about rediscovering a passion for writing and the revelation that if you realize nobody...
Yes, Steal
In a post on CrimeReads, Stephen Hunter says it's ok to steal from books you love. "I steal," he says. "I steal words, conceits,...
Toni Morrison: Clichés Live On for a Reason
In an excerpt from an interview included in Black Women Writers at Work, Toni Morrison discusses how to work with and reimagine clichés. "A...
Write What You Want
In a post on LitReactor, Chelsea Stickle says you don't have to write about everything. "Depending on your life experiences, you may feel obligated...
Why Write A Novel? Why Anything?
In a post on Lit Hub, Suzanne Bern asks why we should write or read novels and why now? "The truth is that writing a...
