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...
Who are Your Writing Mentors?
Harry had Dumbledore. Luke had Obi-Wan and Yoda. But who is your writing mentor?
"Whether it's craft, career, or creativity advice, we benefit from being...
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...
How to Answer When Someone Asks About Your Book
In a post on Writers in the Storm, Karen DeBonis offers advice for solving a conundrum many of us struggle with: how to talk...
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...
Advice for Overcoming Project Abandonment
In an interview with Joanna Penn, Roz Morris talks about the most common reasons why writers don't finish their books —and how can you overcome...
