What some writers have in common with the Backstreet Boys

March 21, 2021

I heard a conversation the other day regarding the relationship between writers and their readers (aka the “audience”). And this …

How to generate ideas for memoir

March 16, 2021

Photo Credit: MarkGregory007 Flickr via Compfight cc I distinctly remember writing an essay in a writing workshop and then thinking, …

March 10, 2021

I love Jen Sincero! Her books and daily calendar inspire me. This particular quote really stood out. I did a …

February 24, 2021

I’m in the process of querying my manuscript and that means getting a lot of rejections. It takes patience to …

February 5, 2021

God bless Jami Attenberg. If you don’t subscribe to her “Craft Talk” writing newsletter, I highly recommend doing so. She’s …

February 3, 2021

By Rachael Hanel Perhaps you’re like many people who have filled long hours at home by putting together jigsaw puzzles. …

January 19, 2021

How often have you said, “It’s just easier if I do it myself!” It’s hard to give up control, I …

January 7, 2021

What do you need to go after with fearless tenacity? For me, it’s my writing career. I’m done looking at …

January 5, 2021

I could use a boost of writing confidence, so I went back to the cards and notes I received after …