What You Can Learn From Bad Novels
In a post on Writers Unboxed, Kathryn Craft identifies six ways reading bad novels can help a writer improve their skills. "Writers benefit from...
7 Ways You Undermine Your Writing
In a guest post on Jane Friedman's blog, Joni Cole identifies seven very bad habits for writers. "As a long-time workshop leader, I’m in...
A Close Look at Tension
In their latest podcast, the Writing Excuses hosts continue their examination of tension with a close reading of Ring Shout.
It’s Ok for Things to End
In a recent post, Tiffany Yates-Martin talks about knowing when it's time to let go. "Sometimes it’s important to know when to step off the...
As If
In her latest podcast episode, Gabriela Pereira shares how acting "as if" helped her create DIY MFA, her podcast, and her writing career. She...
What’s Your Process?
In a post on Writers in the Storm, Lynette Burrows identifies a number of ways writers can examine their process, which she believes can...
What Does Success Mean to You?
In a recent post, Tiffany Yates Martin examines success and what it means for each of us.
She shares the story of Betty Gordon, an...
Just Do It
In a new podcast episode on DIY MFA, Gabriela Pereira encourages writers to jump in first, and build later. During this episode, she discusses:
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Lessons Learned from Writing 40 Novels
In a post on Writers in the Storm, L.A. Mitchell shares some lessons learned from her experience writing 40 novels for herself and as a...
Should You Write a Novel “Just for Fun”?
In a recent post, Janice Hardy extolled the virtues of writing a novel just for fun.
A few years ago, Hardy hit a roadblock with...