Articles for Writers
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The Right Way to Deal with Rejection
Rejection isn’t easy, but to be a professional writer you must act like a professional. Here are five ways to handle rejection that make you look like the successful author you want to be.
The Messy Middle of a Novel: It’s Not Just You
When you first start writing the words flow and you can see the magical end to the story. But somewhere in the middle things change: the story slows and it’s easy to feel stuck in a mire with no end in sight. Here’s how to stay focused and keep the messy middle of a novel from standing in your way.
Make Writing Your Business
If you’re serious about publishing your writing, it’s time to take writing from a hobby to a business. Here’s how to shift your mindset to find publication success.
Step Away from Your Desk
Burnout is real. Here’s how taking a break from your writing can keep you from giving up altogether.
A Writing Trick for Finding Flow
Worried about writer’s block? Set good habits now to reduce the chances of resistance. Get your words to pour onto the page by using productivity tools to achieve a state of flow.
Attention Querying Authors: Don’t Give Up!
Querying for literary agent representation can feel never-ending, but the only way to success is to not give up. Here are some tips to figure out what might be holding your manuscript back and how to keep going when rejection feels overwhelming.
You Need a Beta Reader
Beta readers are an important part of writing feedback, especially for new writers. Here’s how to find beta readers and use their feedback to take your writing to the next level.
How to Get the Most Out of Painful Feedback
Sometimes feedback on your writing is constructive, and sometimes it downright stings. Here are some ways to make the most of writing critique, even when it’s painful.
Write When You Don’t Want to
Sometimes you just don’t feel like writing, but that might be when you get the most out of honing your craft. Writer’s block isn’t the end—Here are some ways to break through the resistance that every writer encounters.
Writing Feedback: You Need It
Writing may be a solitary act, but if you want to improve you need feedback. Here are the different types of feedback and where to find them.
Can You Call Yourself a Writer?
New writers often wonder whether they can call themselves writers. Here’s a quick test: Do you write? Regularly? Is it your passion? Then it’s time to quit worrying and time to start calling yourself a writer. Here’s how…
How to Make the Most of a Writing Conference
Writing conferences can offer a wealth of information, but they can also lead to overwhelm. Follow these tips to get the most out of your first writing conference.
Writing Conferences: Worth It?
Thinking about attending a writing conference? Many new writers might be intimidated by the thought of attending a writing conference, but it’s the fastest way to boost your writing craft. Here’s what to expect from a writing conference.
Why Every Writer Needs an Accountability Partner
Writing can feel like a solitary endeavor, but ask any writer and they’ll give you a list of people who helped them achieve success. Here’s how an accountability partner can help you keep writing and meet your publishing goals.