Food for Thought

Articles About What and Why We Write

Can Fiction Get Too Close to Life?

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In a post on his Substack blog, George Saunders writes about the ethical considerations you should make when using the experiences of a family...

Fortune Favors the Bold

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In a post on the Killzone blog, James Scott Bell talks about the importance of taking risks in your writing. Bell discusses a number...

Multi-Generational Storytelling Adds Depth to Character, History

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In a post on Writer Unboxed, Vaughn Roycroft explores some of the themes and elements you can explore in a sprawling multi-generational novel or series. "Whether...

There’s Only One You

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In a post on the Stage 32 blog, Matt Ritchey says you shouldn't let "write what you know" get in the way of your...

Write What You Know. You Will Anyway.

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In an article for Writer's Digest, Margo Harrison says "write what you know" will happen whether you plan it or not. For a long time,...

If You Write, You’re a Real Writer

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During an interview with Kristen Tsetsi on Jane Friedman's blog, Nikki Nelson-Hicks says embracing the concept of "a real writer" can inhibit your imagination....

“I Am a Writer!”

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During an interview with Roz Morris' Nail Your Novel podcast, John McCaffrey urges writers to own their vocation by declaring themselves a writer. "I feel...

Write the Characters You Want to Read

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In an excerpt from memoir, Crying in the Bathtub, on Lit Hub, Erika L. Sánchez talks about writing the book she wanted to read,...

The Power of Exploring the Self

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In a post on the BookBaby blog, Janna Lopez asks how much of yourself are you willing to reveal in your writing. "Putting aside...

5 Things You Can Learn from Writing Short

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In an article for Writer's Digest, Dallas Woodburn says that writing short stories can help you grow as a writer and prepare you for writing...

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