Don’t Write Alone
Writing in the Nooks and Crannies of the Day or Night
Writing requires solitude so that the ghosts will come unencumbered.
Write a “Bad” Poem
When you try to be “good” it doesn’t always work, but something fascinating happens when you try to be “bad.”
Elissa Bassist Gave Her Book Everything She Had
In this interview, Elissa Bassist discusses her memoir “Hysterical,” keeping her humor sharp, and the endurance test of writing a book.
Kristen Arnett and Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya on Sharing a Writing Space
Neither of us has dated another writer—we both said we wouldn’t. Part of our hesitation had to do with very literal questions of how to share space.
I Write Wherever My Mind Can Be Free
Better than controlling my writing mind, I’ve figured out that what my brain wants most is to be free
What’s Beyond the Horizon of Your Obsession?
Take a deep dive into your obsession with this poetry prompt from Luther Hughes.
What We Talk About When We Talk About Book Titles
When a writing project has a good title, everyone can feel it. But getting there can be a struggle—for both the author and the publishing team, if your project happens to be a book.
How Not to Lose Money as a Published Author
Writers are under increasing pressure to spend their own money while promoting their books, even if their book is published by a Big Four publishing house.
Funding Opportunities for Writing and Publishing Translation
If you work in translation, check out this list of grants and fellowships with approaching deadlines.
What Celebrity Blogging Did to My Writing Voice
On some days I’d write up to twelve posts, each snarkier than the last. The meaner I was, the more they liked me.
