I first discovered the joy of well-written stories from men like Gene Hill, Pat McManus, and Gordon MacQuarrie. These men, among the great outdoor writers of the 20th century, drew …
The Blessings of Negative Criticism by Connilyn Cossette
There are two words every writer dreads. Negative criticism. Throwing our art, and our heart, out into the world is daunting. I remember the first time I emailed a portion …
When You Don’t Get Roses by Angela Arndt
As I sat there in the choir loft, sobbing during the service, most people thought I was still mourning a close friend who’d died that week. That was part of …
Too Busy to Write by Nick Kording
The oldest is graduating from high school in a few weeks. Prom is even sooner. I need a list. Send out announcements. Pay for grad night. Clean house before family …
5 Tips for Ultimate Blog-nobbing by Ron Estrada
I don’t know about y’all, but I’ve managed to attend three writer’s conferences over the last five years. Despite all the advice that I attend as many as possible in …