Life

Never stop when you are stuck. You may not be able to solve the problem, but turn aside and write something else. Do not stop altogether.

Jeanette Winterson

The Secret to Finding More Time to Write

by Jessica Strawser | May 31, 2021 | Life

We all have our own light bulb moments. Here’s one worth sharing—with inspiration and motivation to make room in your life for a big writing dream.

What You Need to Know to Write Your Novel

by Hank Phillippi Ryan | May 10, 2021 | Life

Even though manuscripts are unique, the pitfalls that trip up emerging writers are fascinatingly similar. Here’s what every single writer– including the most successful –always needs to remember.

CONFESSIONS OF A BEACH WRITER: One Writer’s Story

by Our Special Guest | Apr 14, 2021 | Craft, Life

Writing on a beach sounds like a good plan, but plans go awry. Novelist C. Michele Dorsey on her search for the best place to write, one beach at a time.

Where Ideas Come From

by Our Special Guest | Mar 3, 2021 | Craft, Life

Where do ideas come from? Tilia Klebenov Jacobs says: The great minds of history seem to have arrived at a consensus on this notion with no debate whatsoever: ideas come to us—and they come seeking partnership.

Writing Groups—Why Join, Where to Find, and How to Master

by Brian Andrews | Feb 24, 2021 | Life, Publishing

A writing group can be a tremendous boost to your work ethic, can lift your self-confidence, can improve the quality of your work, and challenge you. But it can also have some downsides. Should you join or not?

Are you a Real Writer?

by Dana Isaacson | Jan 4, 2021 | Life

What qualifies you to be a REAL writer? Take this tongue-in-cheek survey and find out if you’ve got what it takes.

A Career Authors Holiday Wish

by Hank Phillippi Ryan | Dec 23, 2020 | Life

Happiest of Holidays–and much joy from all of us via Hank Phillippi Ryan (and Clement C. Moore.)

Beyond the Page: Reviews, Interviews, & Panels

by Brian Andrews | Dec 16, 2020 | Craft, Life

There’s more to writing than writing—Jeff Ayers talks Book Reviews, Interviews, and Conference Panels in this “Beyond the Page” Career Authors Guest Blog Post.