First lines: How We Win and Revolution Sunday
It all begins by opening a book and starting with the first page. That being said, first lines are captivating, perhaps even intoxicating. Here are some of our first lines from our two latest… Read more »
Jacqueline Woodson on the hardest thing about writing
The writing process is personal, layered and complex. There are parts of the writing journey we love and there are parts of the adventure that we absolutely cannot stand. Often… Read more »
6 writing rules from George Orwell
On a quest for solid writing advice? Look no further than George Orwell. The writer’s fine-tuned prose has remained fresh and clear. Orwell argued against unclear and clumsy prose in his… Read more »
Kurt Vonnegut on how to write a short story
Want to write a short story? Sure, that’s not too hard. But what about a good short story? That’s a little trickier. But, it’s worth it. The art of writing… Read more »
How to share your writing with others, part two
So, you just joined a writer’s group. And you have to share a piece of writing at the next meeting. For some writers, this prospect might trigger an entire flurry… Read more »
How to share your writing with others
Writing is wonderful, sharing it with other folks is the hard part. If you’re chugging along through NaNoWriMo this month or just working on a novel draft, getting some insights… Read more »
First lines: Death and Other Holidays, Ways to Hide in Winter, University of Nike, and Chalk
It all begins by opening a book and starting with the first page. That being said, first lines are captivating, perhaps even intoxicating. Here are some of our first lines from our… Read more »
Fell behind on your 2018 reading goals? Here’s how to get back on track
Well folks, it’s November and 2018 is coming to a close sooner rather than later. As fall turns into winter and 2019 approaches, it’s time to check in with your… Read more »
What to do when you’re stuck: check out Neil Gaiman’s writing advice
Are you oh-so-slowly plugging along at that novel manuscript? Did your plot hit a plateau? Are your characters falling silent and dull? Writing can be a frustrating and vexing process.… Read more »
The best writing advice George Saunders received in just four words
If you’re plugging along through NaNoWriMo this month, odds are, you could use some writing advice. So, take a cue from the fiction writer George Saunders. As a graduate student,… Read more »