“When do I stop learning about writing and publishing and just write and publish?” That’s a question I get asked frequently. The answer: “As soon as you ask that question, it’s time to begin implementing what you’ve learned.” Actually, here’s my best advice: Learn something, and then implement what you just learned. Don’t learn something new until you have that…
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Every year, writers set goals. Write daily. Finish the manuscript. Start a blog. Build an author platform. Publish a book. Find an agent. I’ve written about goal setting for writers for many years—usually right around the New Year. This year, however, I want to challenge you to do something other than just set goals. Commit to making a difference. You…
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Curious people make good nonfiction writers. Today, professional writer Deb Hemley (@dhemley) gives us a broad overview of how combining curiosity, creativity, and craft will help you write good—even great—nonfiction. Do you ever wonder where the sparks for your stories come from, or why you can’t let go of specific ideas once they’ve entered your mind? What pushes you to…
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Holiday downtime can prove enormously productive for writers—especially those who begin to focus on writing projects they might want to take on in the New Year. In this guest post, book editor C.K. Bush (@theladyck) provides tips on how to use that downtime to brainstorm and evaluate new writing projects. The end of the year is a great time to…
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If your inner critic regularly stops your attempts to write, it’s time to get the upper hand. Today Emmanuel Nataf (@EmmanuelNataf), co-founder of Reedsy, provides the basic steps to get your writing flowing by using a tried-and-true technique that keeps the critic at bay. Your greatest enemy and critic when writing is often yourself. While there are countless articles and…
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