Which Film, Novels, and Music Inspire Your Writing?
In a post on Lit Reactor, Richard Thomas examines how various media have changed him as a writer and how we can use them...
Spite: the Dedicated Writer’s Secret Weapon
In an article on Lit Hub, Vanessa Bee says spite helped her overcome rejection and find a home for her memoir.
When she pitched her...
It’s Ok to Take a Writing Break
In a post on Killzone, Terry Odell says not writing is sometimes your best choice.
In Odell's case, family issues became overwhelming, leaving her little...
Want to Feel More Creative? Try Writing by Hand.
In a post on the Killzone blog, Kay DiBianca compares the benefits of handwriting versus typing. Some research suggests that learners retain more information when...
Strive for Excellence, Accept Imperfection
During an interview with the Creative Penn podcast, Beth Kempton discusses her book, The Way of the Fearless Writer, and how to foster a...
Jeff Vandermeer on Writing Imaginative Fiction
During an interview with Lit Hub's Write-minded podcast, Jeff Vandermeer talks about the imagination and how you can mine the depths of yours to make...
Stressed About Your Writing Weaknesses? Focus on Strengths Instead
In a post on Writers in the Storm, Jenny Hansen says writers would be happier and possibly more productive if we focused on our...
Is Your Internal Hero’s Journey the Right One?
In a post on Writer Unboxed, Tiffany Yates Martin says telling yourself the right story about you is important for your writing success. "I’m...
The Benefits of Offline Time
In a guest post on Jane Friedman's blog, Alexander Lewis says that sometimes the best way to improve your writing is by getting away...
Bring Your Mess to the Page
Every human has emotional baggage of some kind. Some of us keep it tidily arranged in one or two small cases and some of...
