by Beth K. Vogt, @bethvogt I want to write with the tenacity of a child learning to walk. I’ve spent quite a bit of time watching an 8-month old – my …
Why 70% of Writers Don’t Send in Their Manuscripts
by James L. Rubart, @jameslrubart My good friend Jane asked me a question the other day and after I responded to her I realized it might be a good subject …
Confessions of a Writer Who Started Young
by Angela Ruth Strong, @AngelaRStrong Writers are the opposite of athletes, they get better with age. -Aaron Sorkin I sold my first story to a national magazine when I was …
3 Reasons Writers should be Readers
By Cara Putman, @cara_putman Occasionally, I will hear a writer say they don’t read. It’s honestly a stunning comment. I can’t imagine trying to write without also being a voracious …
3 Ts to Sharpening Your Ax to Achieve Your Writing Dreams
by Lisa Jordan, @lisajordan A while ago, I came across this quote from Abraham Lincoln: If I had eight hours to chop down a tree, I’d spend six hours sharpening my …