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...
8 Tips for Good Beta Reading
The best way to find writer friends to read and critique your work, is to be a writer friend who reads and critiques work. In...
Do You Have the Writeforce?
In a post on DIY MFA, Mason Engel shares the secret of maintaining the motivation and discipline to write. "As a writer, you’ve probably finished...
Sometimes Motivation Isn’t Enough
In a guest post on Jane Friedman's blog, Allison Williams says that motivation alone doesn't finish books. "Finishing your book isn’t actually about motivation,"...
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...
Celebrate Your Wins!
Writing a novel is a long process. We almost always work alone and for months (or years) at a time. Other than personal gratification,...
