Truman Capote: Voice is a Process of Self-Discovery
Truman Capote embodied the concept of "extra" before it was a thing. While we might have found his company a bit much, there's no...
Feel Like You’re Running Out of Time? You Are.
We don't share too many articles on productivity, especially those focused on finding time to write, generally because they get a bit same-y after...
How to Conquer Creativity-Killing Self-Doubt
We've all felt it: the nagging notion that we're not up to the task, that we don't have enough talent, that we're not worthy...
Cheryl Strayed: Tap Deeper Stories with Talismans
In a conversation with Lit Hub, writer Cheryl Strayed (Wild) offers her observations on the journey to publication, including her financial struggles and efforts...
Attack Your Writing When It Least Expects It
A post on the Writers Write blog shares writing advice from renowned SF forefather H.G. Wells. We love #1: "If you are in difficulties...
Is Your Writing Life Sense-Less?
More frequently than we'd like, we hear writers talk about writing as though it were some sort of torture: the sitting down, the staying...
Khanh Ha’s Advice for Writers
In a guest post on DIY MFA, writer Khanh Ha (Mrs. Rossi’s Dream) offers advice for writers on topics ranging from writing routines to...
Write With Your Eyes Closed
In a post on Killzone, James Scott Bell suggests that you try writing with your eyes closed. "If you close your eyes and let...
The Freedom of the Bad Version
In a new post on his blog, Steven Pressfield suggests a trick to use when you get stuck on an element of your story....
No One Cares What Your Mom Thinks
In a post on Writers in the Storm, Jenny Hansen tackles an age-old writerly question: What will my loved ones (or employers) think if...
