Writers@Work: 7 Ways to Build a Business Around Your Book by Nina Amir
Dear Writers, I’m delighted to welcome my colleague Nina Amir to the blog to talk about how you can make money by creating a business... Read More
Writers@Work: How to Break Into Travel Writing by Kristine Hansen
Hello writers, I’m delighted to welcome colleague and fellow writing teacher Kristine Hansen to the blog to talk about breaking into travel writing. If you... Read More
Make Numbers Come Alive by Laura Laing
True confession: I have a huge math phobia. My dad’s a math professor, but no matter how he explained complicated concepts, it didn’t make sense... Read More
How to Write Through Doubt by Rochelle Melander
Remember these things. Work with all your intelligence and love. Work freely and rollickingly as though they were talking to a friend who loves you.... Read More
Stuck? Write Out of Order By Rochelle Melander
Genius is finding the invisible link between things. —Vladimir Nabokov Vladimir Nabokov, author of Lolita, wrote all of his novels on 3 x 5 index... Read More
Are You Writing at the Wrong Time of Day? By Rochelle Melander
Dear Writers, Last week, Chuck Wendig wrote a great post on the quantity and quality of self-published books, Slushy Gut Slog: Why the Self-Publishing S$*t... Read More
Who Else Wants to Restart the New Year? by Rochelle Melander
My husband has long said that January is the worst time to start a New Year, especially if you live in the Northern Hemisphere. January... Read More
Set Your Writing Goals for 2014 by Rochelle Melander
Finding yourself doesn’t require that you fly to Tibet, join a convent, or build a meditation room. Just consistently keep a minimal commitment to empty... Read More
Mapping Your Assets by Rochelle Melander
When we recognize and appreciate our assets, we transform our thinking. Instead of seeing needs and deficiencies, we see gifts and strengths. We transform negatives... Read More
The Scavenger Hunt by Rochelle Melander
Dear Writers, How did the reckoning go? I hope you were able to discern what brought you joy! (If you have no idea what I’m... Read More