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The Writer's Life

Eleanor Everett wrote 3 days ago: Writing may be a rewarding life but it requires one certain aspect. Solitude. Through it all, you ga … more →

Tags: writing, character, Strength, Wisdom, a rewarding life, successful, the ability to write

Funding the MFA: A New Approach3 comments

nancyrawlinson wrote 4 days ago: 25 year-old Denis wants to attend the MFA program at Hollins in the fall, but can’t afford to … more →

Tags: MFA programs, Publishing Industry, Writer's Psychology, Assessing Writing, mfa, writing and money

Something Naturally and Abruptly Crawls In4 comments

nancyrawlinson wrote 3 weeks ago: Or: Why Daydreaming is Good for Your Writing Life. This interesting article from the Wall Street Jou … more →

Tags: Creative Process, literary quotes, Writer's Psychology, writing, Writing Craft, writing process

Understanding the lay of the land

marktodd04 wrote 1 month ago: Okay, I came into writing pretty starry-eyed. Not that I can complain — serendipity had been p … more →

Stream of Consciousness Blogging7 comments

Pat Bertram wrote 1 month ago: I’ve often used this blog as a form of stream of consciousness writing, trying to work through … more →

Tags: Blogging, Life, musings, Random, Thoughts, writing, Being a writer

When Did the Realization "I Am a Writer" Hit?14 comments

Pat Bertram wrote 1 month ago: The title of this bloggery is the topic of a discussion on Facebook hosted by Christine Husom, a fel … more →

Tags: writing, Books, Blogging, Life, musings, Internet, Being a writer, Second Wind Publishing, Writer's Journey

Working at the Writer's Life (Published in Australia's MetroSeven)

kakonged wrote 1 month ago: I’ve wanted to be a writer ever since I was 7-years-old. I told my mother and she told me that … more →

Tags: Business, Writing (all kinds), Australia's Metro Seven, Donna Kakonge, Donna Kay Cindy Kakonge, Donna Kay Kakonge, Donna Magazine, Three Hundredth Posting to Donna Magazine, working as a writer

Virtual Blog Tour Day 14: Fantasy Erotic Romance Author Rie McGaha Visits The Writer's Life

pumpupyourbookpromotion wrote 1 month ago: Rie McGaha, author of the fantasy erotic romance novel, Blood Line will be stopping off at The Write … more →

Tags: Virtual Book Tour Promo, Virtual Book Tour, Blog Tour, online book promotion, virtual blog tour, Sell your book, promote your book, book publicist, book promotions

MFA Lit Mags on the Chopping Block2 comments

nancyrawlinson wrote 2 months ago: Anyone about thinking about applying for an MFA in the next season (or, for that matter, those about … more →

Tags: MFA programs, Publishing Industry, Literary Magazines, mfa

How to Refill Your Creative Well1 comment

stephaniebond wrote 2 months ago: If you’re in a creative slump, check out my blog entry on Fresh Fiction “How to Refill Your Cr … more →

Tags: Creative Thinking

Misery Is

kimmelin wrote 2 months ago: Misery is attempting to cram the square of thyself into a round hole. Relief is recognizing the abov … more →

Tags: Writing and Publishing, how to choose a career, how to know you are a writer, Career Planning, On being a Writer

The Building Blocks of Story Telling1 comment

nancyrawlinson wrote 2 months ago: I’ll just sit back here and let Ira do his thing. Sure, he’s talking about radio and bro … more →

Tags: Creative Process, how fiction works, Ira Glass, Story, writing, Writing Craft, writing process

Balancing the Words20 comments

Becca wrote 2 months ago: The walls are like language. They are like fine tracery with the light behind them, like lace, and, … more →

Internet Dating Expert Cherie Burbach Interview at Chicago Sun-Times

pumpupyourbookpromotion wrote 3 months ago: I’m thrilled to announce that Internet dating expert Cherie Burbach, author of the online dating boo … more →

Tags: Announcements, Author Promo, online book promotion, how to sell your book, promote your book, book publicist, how to promote your book, book promotions, Cherie Burbach

Meeting fans1 comment

stephaniebond wrote 3 months ago: I love meeting people who read my books–it’s such a thrill to think that someone took th … more →

The pitfalls of working from home4 comments

stephaniebond wrote 3 months ago: I had to put my foot down earlier this week.  I received a call from the callbox on the front of my … more →

Lunch date6 comments

stephaniebond wrote 4 months ago: I met a good friend for lunch the other day.  (After my year of back to back deadlines I’m slo … more →

My ah-ha moment

stephaniebond wrote 4 months ago: I still remember when the idea of writing a novel was presented to me.  I was sitting in my last nig … more →

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Seed Starting26 comments

Guestwriter wrote 4 months ago: By Elizabeth Statmore Writers are gardeners. We sow seeds and cultivate worlds. Every writing pra … more →

Tags: Bones, Doodling, Essay, Life, Nature, Personal, Seasons, Structure, Vision


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