On These Magic Shores: A Journey By Yamile Saied Méndez
“What’s your favorite thing you’ve ever written?” This is a question kids ask me a lot when I do school visits and Skype chats, and it’s a tricky one. The truth is, my answer depends on what I’m working on and where I am in the drafting or revision process…
Work Life Balance by Carrie Jones
“What’s your favorite thing you’ve ever written?” This is a question kids ask me a lot when I do school visits and Skype chats, and it’s a tricky one. The truth is, my answer depends on what I’m working on and where I am in the drafting or revision process…
Marie Rutkoski on Practicing the Art of Storytelling
Have you been researching different ways to strengthen your craft? Or how to build tension in stories? How about strategies for finding time to finish your manuscript? We talk about…
Linda Camacho on Being Persistent with Your Creative Pursuits
Curious about breaking into the publishing industry and becoming a literary agent? Or how to craft the best query letter for your story? How about the common mistakes to avoid…
What to Do If You Fall Out of Love with Your Book by Laurie Morrison
“What’s your favorite thing you’ve ever written?” This is a question kids ask me a lot when I do school visits and Skype chats, and it’s a tricky one. The truth is, my answer depends on what I’m working on and where I am in the drafting or revision process…
From the Desk of a Not-Terribly-Secret Agent by Victoria Wells Arms
When it comes to revision, no one has your answers—they only have theirs. Elsie’s revision process is to begin…no matter the fear. In fact, (read her gorgeous post) because of the fear. Each of us needs to build our own approach to revision. But this doesn’t mean we can’t borrow techniques from others.
Samira Ahmed on Saying Yes to Yourself
Curious to discover creative ways to fit in time for your writing even with a busy schedule? How to be more kind to yourself during your writing journey? Or how…
Sara Zarr on Choosing a Gratitude Mindset
Are you curious about how to lean into the slower periods and making the most out of that time? How about learning more about publishing deadlines and how to best…
