When It’s Time to Leave Your Writing Group
It can be hard finding a writers group that fits your goals, personality, and skill level. There are many online and in-person groups, and...
Feedback, Accountability, or Fun? Find the Workshop That’s Right for You
Not all writing groups are created equal. In a guest post on Jane Friedman's blog, Lisa Cooper Ellison offers tips for identifying the weak...
Kill Your Darling Beta Readers
Our theory of writing advice is that the only good advice is the advice that works for you. Everyone has their own idea of...
It’s Tough Out There, Kid: Learn to Make Your Own Opportunities
The days when a (white, male) writer could rely on talent and perseverance to create a writing career are long gone. While a lucky...
Can’t Find a Writing Community? Start Your Own!
We share a lot of articles about finding community among other writers and creative people. Writers tend to be a solitary lot and even...
Are You a Mad Genius or a Kind One?
Writers can be insular, competitive, and resentful of our peers, but we can also be the most generous and supportive community. In a post...
