Writing
Should You Get an MFA? What You Need to Know
If you have a desire to become an author, you’ve probably wondered whether you should get an MFA in creative writing. After all, a lot of the professional writing advice you can find online encourages you to learn as much as you can about the craft and the business behind it. However, especially in the… Continue reading
Writing With a Full-Time Job: How to Make It Work
While most writers would probably love to be able to focus solely on their creative pursuits, the reality is that no one’s paying you to spend three years writing your novel. Very few can keep the lights on by their pens alone, especially when first starting out. For most, a full-time job is a must.… Continue reading
Overcoming Writer’s Block: How to Write When You’re Not Inspired
Anyone seeking to craft stories, essays, or full-length manuscripts dreads writer’s block. This infamous hurdle can leave you staring at a blank page instead of seeing your work in print. Not only will this likely result in hours of frustration, but it could also lower your confidence. If this sounds familiar, it’s probably time for… Continue reading
My Favorite Writing Newsletters You Should Subscribe to
Sure, emails can be annoying. Filling up your inbox every day with dozens of promotions and marketing content isn’t ideal. However, you may want to reconsider when it comes to writing newsletters. Newsletters often contain valuable resources that can help you improve your craft, find publication opportunities, and even pin down your next read. Being… Continue reading
9 New Year’s Resolutions for Writers
New year’s resolutions tend to get a bad rap. Most people focus on what they didn’t achieve, and it’s pretty rare to hear anyone talk about actually accomplishing what they set out to do on January first. However, setting goals for the coming months is still a popular tradition, including for practiced and aspiring writers.… Continue reading
Holiday Gifts for Writers (And Other Bookish Folks)
When December rolls around and the hunt for holiday gifts begins, it can be difficult to come up with unique presents your friends and family members will appreciate. If you’re seeking ideas for what to get the writer or book-lover in your life, you’ve come to the right place. Below you’ll find my favorite holiday… Continue reading
Scrivener Review: Format, Outline, and Write Like a Pro
There are almost as many tools of the writing trade as there are writers. Journals, typewriters, loose sheets of paper, index cards, outlines, story boards, Microsoft Word, smart phones, desktops, coffee shop napkins, Google Docs, laptops, Pinterest boards — you get the idea. Despite this great variety in personal preference, I believe Scrivener is an… Continue reading
How to Build a Writing Routine
I have pretty mixed feelings about maintaining any type of routine. It can be hard to account for unexpected interruptions or to take advantage of a beautiful day with an unplanned trip to the zoo if you have a strict schedule to keep. That said, I have a lot on my plate, and keeping up… Continue reading
The Pros and Cons of Working from Home
In the wake of the initial wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, remote work boomed as lockdown was enforced. Many people who had always gone into an office got to experience working from home, and all the perks and drawbacks that come with that arrangement. I started working from home in 2018. It was my very… Continue reading
Careers for Writers that Aren’t Teaching or Publishing
Going into undergraduate school, I only knew I wanted to be a writer. But writing a book was a lot harder and took a lot longer than I expected, and I knew I needed to find some way to pay my bills until my publishing dreams came true. The two most popular career paths for… Continue reading