I’m a Writer Because…
In a post on DIY MFA, Grace Bialecki says remembering why you write can help you keep going, even when the going gets rough....
Could Your Next Bad Idea be a Great One?
In a post on Writers in the Storm, Joseph Lallo says writers should put every scrap of writing they create to good use. "If...
How do Ideas Evolve?
In a post on Writer Unboxed, Sarah Callender examines the hoary yet important question: where do ideas come from? A recent lecture on neuroscience...
Five Things to Know Before You Start to Write
In a guest post on C.S. Lakin's blog, Luke Lovelady identifies five things he wished he knew before he wrote his first novel. "There...
Writing Should be Fun
In a post on Lit Hub, Jane Roper says it's time to stop hating writing and get back to having fun. "When I first...
Are You Wasting Time Reading This?
In a new post, Angela Ackerman suggests ways we can all waste less time when we write. "On one hand, we may putter a...
Does Your Brain Needs Flushing Out?
In a post on Writer Unboxed, Kelsey Allagood says now's a good time to give your creativity a spring cleaning. "When my mind feels...
Poets Discuss How Cinema Influences Their Work
In an article on Lit Hub, several poets share how cinema influences their work.
"A cinematic scene is orchestrated in a way that is useful...
Working Through the Disappointment of Negative Feedback
In a post on the BookBaby blog, Michael Gallant offers advice for bouncing back after receiving negative feedback or a rejection. "Even when life...
Have You Tried Morning Pages?
In a new post, Mary Carroll Moore examines what she calls "download writing" - also referred to as morning pages - stream of consciousness...