There’s Only One You
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.
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
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!”
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
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
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
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...
Forge Your Own Path in Fiction
In a post on CrimeReads, Ann McMan says that forging your own path in fiction is challenging, but worth it.
"The harder we try to...
Writing Should be Fun
In a post on Lit Hub, Marcy Dermansky offers advice for revising your novel without making yourself crazy.
We've all been there: working on a...
Sometimes the Smallest Moments are More Meaningful
In a new blog post, Jami Gold shares some more lessons learned from the film Everything Everywhere All at Once. In this article, she...
