Optimism for Writers: How to Survive the Slings and Arrows of Publishing
The life of a writer? Dramatic highs and lows. But there’s reason for optimism, if only you know what to let go of.
Read MorePosted by Paula Munier | Sep 26, 2018 | Life
The life of a writer? Dramatic highs and lows. But there’s reason for optimism, if only you know what to let go of.
Read MorePosted by Paula Munier | Sep 16, 2018 | Writing Prompts
Grace. “You can’t work or earn your way into it,” says Rick Bass. “It comes to you, unbidden.” But does it, for your protagonist?
Read MorePosted by Paula Munier | Sep 5, 2018 | Marketing
USP is a marketing term that describes what differentiates your product from its competition. Your story needs a strong USP—and you may not have to look any further than yourself to find it.
Read MorePosted by Paula Munier | Sep 2, 2018 | Writing Prompts
John Irving says that writing a novel is actually searching for victims. Who are the casualties in your story?
Read MorePosted by Paula Munier | Aug 19, 2018 | Writing Prompts
Who are your protagonist’s friends? Write about your hero’s relationship with them, and how he might have to stand up to them during the course of your story.
Read MorePosted by Paula Munier | Aug 13, 2018 | Life
The hardest thing about being a writer is the hardest thing about mastering any craft: It takes time. Here’s what every writer needs for that long haul.
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