The Writing Life
Interview: Jack Smith Talks Writing, Publication Process, and His New Book “If Winter Comes”
When Fanny Kemble, an acclaimed nineteenth-century British actress, marries Pierce Butler, a Philadelphia aristocrat, she is yoked to a philanderer, a liar, and, as she soon learns, a slaver. She…
Read MoreConcise Writing: How to Omit Needless Words
This article is all about concise writing, summed up in the timeless phrase “Omit needless words.” We’ll examine some of the best advice on writing concisely, define what concise writing…
Read MoreCommon Writing Mistakes: Creative Writing Tips for Beginners
Creative writing mistakes are nothing to feel down about. All good creative writing is not just writing: it’s writing, revising, editing, and proofreading—not only to polish the beauty of our…
Read MoreThe Best Online Creative Writing Courses: 12 Things to Look For
Are you looking for the best online creative writing courses? You may have found some promising classes online, but you may also be unsure if the course is actually good.…
Read More24 of the Best Places to Submit Poetry Online
What is the best place to submit poetry online? Just like poetry itself, the answer is often complex. Finding the right home for your poetry can take a lot of…
Read More24 of the Best Writing Exercises to Become a Better Writer
The best writing exercises bring out our latent creativity. Especially if you ever feel stuck or blocked, making creative writing exercises part of your daily writing practice can be a…
Read MoreOvercoming Writing Anxiety
Editor’s Note: In this article, instructor Dennis Foley gives his best tips and perspectives on overcoming writing anxiety. His advice is geared toward novelists, but is equally valuable for any…
Read MoreSeven Questions for Your Writing Journey in 2020
In our view, writing should not be a popularity contest, a struggle for validation, or a competitive sport. Instead, writing is a personal journey: an ongoing exploration, personally meaningful in…
Read MoreIs Self-Publishing on Amazon All It’s Cracked Up to Be? Pros and Cons
If you’re struggling with or uninterested in conventional publishing, you’ve likely considered self-publishing. One of many options within this route is self-publishing on Amazon: with its Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP)…
Read MoreDealing with Rejection as a Writer: 12 Tips to Get Through
Dealing with rejection as a writer hurts, full stop. Writing is an extremely vulnerable act, and when we then submit that work for publication and have it rejected, it can…
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