by Peter Leavell, @PeterLeavell *Professor Leavell stands in front of the room. His arms are crossed, and his voice is stern. “You’re asked a question. Then I see you take …
The Solitary Life of a Writer
By Jennifer Deibel, @ThisGalsJourney A friend of mine commented on a social media post recently that she always thinks of writing as a solitary endeavor, but has been reminded by …
8 Tips for Planning a Successful Writers’ Retreat
by Erica Vetsch, Erica Vetsch on Facebook As of the time of this posting, I, Erica Vetsch, am prepping for a writer’s retreat! Yay! I love a good writer’s retreat. …
Why Writers Need Rest…and Five Ways to Get it
By Courtney Walsh, @courtney_walsh “The daily grind” is aptly named for a reason. We wake up and grind it out—the workout, the lunch-making, the sending kids off to school, the …
Why Do You Write?
by Michelle Sass Aleckson, @MchelleAleckson A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to connect with a group of other writers at a retreat. I was in a room full of …