Let’s face it, some of us writers are more secluded, nervous about making eye contact, than others. And that’s fine. We all have our unique powers. But the question that used to get me down is: if I’m not outgoing…
“How My Essay Squeaked into The New York Times” / David Kalish
For several years now, my wife has urged me—in no uncertain terms—to submit an essay to “Modern Love,” a column in The New York Times that explores the complexities of modern relationships. I hemmed and hawed. Despite having a compelling story to tell—how…
Preserving Copyright is of Vital Importance
April 27 is World IP Day, the day to celebrate the rights of those who create Intellectual Property: writers, artists, musicians and other content creators outside the realm of technology. Unfortunately, there’s a movement to make creative content free. Not…
“While one editor might reject a piece, another might love it”/ Patty Somlo
I tend to suffer from many of the emotional challenges of being a writer, including dealing with rejection, depression, motivation, anxiety, self-doubt, isolation, and feeling overwhelmed and stressed by book promotion.
“Focusing on self is not true creativity” / Carol Pratt Bradley
Writing is part of who I am, but it is not all of me. I like the description of myself as a house filled with various rooms, each with a different purpose. If I give all of my attention to…
“I want to write these stories, and I want people to read them” / Scott Keen
One of my biggest physical challenges to writing, and many other things, was neck pain and headaches. Like most everyone else who stares at a computer as part of their job, I hold my tension in my neck and shoulders.…
“I refuse to settle for a life that is any less than what I dream it to be” / S. B. Roozenboom
Gosh, these last two years have held so many physical and mental challenges for me that have really messed with my writing ability. I used to sit down at a computer and complete ten, fifteen pages a day with no…
“I work out as often as I write” / Melissa Palmer
Whether I like it or not, the dang human body needs sleep, even if I’m on a roll. I tend to stay up way too late writing, much to the chagrin of anyone who has to deal with me during…
“Submitting to a Small Press” / Julie Musil Interviews WiDo’s Managing Editor
Have you ever considered submitting to a small publisher? Were you confused about their place in the industry, or what they bring to the table? Author Julie Musil interviewed Karen Jones Gowen, Managing Editor at WiDo Publishing, for her blog to…
“The Symbiotic Relationship between Editor and Author” / Tamara Hart Heiner
Authors and editors are different job titles, but they share the same role: to make something poignant, dramatic, and beautiful out of words. The two go hand-in-hand. One cannot function without the other. Where would authors be without editors? And…