You’re Smarter Than You Think
We've all experienced it: that moment when the giddy rush of creating a new story collapses into the certainty that everything we've just written...
What Would You Write Without Fear?
This week's Write the Book prompt is more aspirational than inspirational. Guest Jessica Nordell suggests taking some time to consider what you would write...
A Writer Must Read
In a new post, Kristen Lamb wonders what we should call a writer who doesn't read. "Whenever I am reading samples, I can ALWAYS…ALWAYS...
Your Next Story Will be Your Best Story
In an interview with Lit Hub's First Draft podcast, Jack Driscoll (Twenty Stories) says the best story he's written is the one he's going to...
Should You Write a Serialized Novel?
In an essay on Lit Hub, Bill McKibben shares his experience writing his serialized novel, The Other Cheek. "It famously worked for Dickens: everyone’s...
7 Resolutions for 2023
In an article for LitReactor, Max Booth III discusses New Year resolutions that writers should consider. He suggests that writers should:
Resolve to read...
Music for Every Writing Mood
In a post on the Novlr blog, Pamela Koehne-Drube says that creating a playlist and writing with music in the background is a great...
Five Tips to Bolster Your Writing Confidence
In a post on the BookBaby blog, Janna Lopez discusses various habits and techniques that can help writers improve their writing skills. Lopez suggests...
Create Your Own Literary Canon
In a post on DIY MFA, Melissa Haas suggests a few leisurely ways to continue your literary learning. Haas suggests studying the writing habits...
Defending Your Turf
In a new blog post, Chuck Wendig offers a simple New Year's resolution: "Be vigorous in your defense of your work."
This doesn't mean defend...
