Weather or Not: When We Write
by Jenna Kalinsky. So much depends on the weather: how we plan our days, our moods, and whether we…
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In What Ways Is Writing a Novel Like Losing 55 Pounds? All of Them
Tired of not writing your novel? Want to get the junk out of your trunk? Stop torturing yourself by…
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Written on the Body: How to Sit, Stay Fit, and Create a Writing Space to Protect Your Body
Most of us writers take our ability to sit over our keyboards unencumbered as a given—until our comfort is…
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Why We Write
Writers write all for all kinds of reasons, but in the end, we write to give our ideas, expressions…
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Do You Need an MFA to Write a Novel?
A long-held belief continues to pervade emerging writers’ thinking: if you want to become a writer, earning an…
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Can’t Stop Editing Your Novel While Writing? Try Handwriting.
by Jenna Kalinsky. What people have enjoyed in recent years from leaning more and more heavily on typing rather…
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Why Reading About Writing Craft Makes You a Better Writer
Not all works on writing craft are the same, but every one is valuable for what insights and opportunities…
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3 Questions to Ask Your Characters Before You Start Writing Them
When you’re working in fiction and memoir, asking yourself 3 questions before you start writing your characters enables…
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Our Stories Keep Us Alive: Why Writers Must Write
Human beings are made up of stories. Our experiences, our bodies, and our daily actions are one great evolving…
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Why This Non-Profit Founder Wrote a Business Book for Writer Parents
Milda De Voe is the Founder and Executive Director of Pen Parentis, a non-profit organization for writers who are…
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