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Writing a novel is like building a wall brick by brick; only amateurs believe in inspiration.

Frank Yerby

4 (Surprising) Tips to Finish Your First Draft

by Our Special Guest | Apr 6, 2022 | Craft, Life

You’ve probably already heard that when writing a first draft the key is quantity over quality, but how exactly do you “get it done”? To accomplish this daunting task, must you resort to mind games and trickery? Absolutely, says writer Liz Scheier, and she offers up 4 ingenious tips to help you accomplish your literary goals.

11 Hard-Earned Lessons from Three Decades of Writing

by Our Special Guest | Mar 16, 2022 | Craft, Life

From staying grounded to tackling writer’s block, guest contributor Erica Ferencik shares 11 Hard-Earned Lessons from her Three Decades of Writing!

Creativity in the Age of Worry

by Our Special Guest | Jan 31, 2022 | Life

The Artist’s Way guru Julia Cameron shares 3 timely new writing exercises to nurture your creativity in times of chaos.

BLACK INK: A Writer’s Journey

by Our Special Guest | Jan 17, 2022 | Craft, Life, Publishing

Writer and educator R. Preston Clark on his journey to the page–and what it means to write in Black ink.

The Writer’s (Inevitable but Reassuring and Kinda Funny in Retrospect) Journey

by Hank Phillippi Ryan | Jan 10, 2022 | Life

There are cycles in writing, the stages of the author’s emotional and creative journey. USA Today bestselling author Hank Phillippi Ryan wonders if your stages match hers.

Reset Your Resolution For 2022!

by Brian Andrews | Jan 5, 2022 | Life

The problem with most New Year’s Resolutions is that they aren’t structured for success. To understand why so many resolutions fall to the wayside, let’s break down the stumbling blocks and reset our resolution approach.