Craft + Creativity
Blog posts to help you learn, grow, and succeed as a writer.
Whether you're writing your first novel or revising your fifth, you'll find practical advice, craft tips, and publishing insights designed to help you move forward with confidence.
How to Pitch an Agent at a Writers Conference
Writers conferences can be hectic. Here are seven tips to maximize your opportunity and stay calm.
Ten Writing Tips From Over 100 Author Interviews
The Secret Library creator Caroline Donahue reveals what she learned about what it takes to write and publish a book.
How to Get the Most Out of Online Writing Courses
If you're interested in taking an online writing course, but don’t know what to expect, here are six tips to get the most from the experience.
How to Overcome Writer's Burnout
Writer’s block versus writer’s burnout: eight ways to know the difference.
How to Research Your Novel and Stay on Track
Five tips to protect your writing time and make your novel research productive.
Five Books on Writing and Creativity You'll Want to Read
Here are recommendations for books about the writing life that may have slipped under your radar.
Author Interview: Bethany Ball, What to Do About the Solomons
Read a Q&A with author Bethany Ball about her debut novel, What to Do About the Solomons.
Author Interview: Jill Santopolo, The Light We Lost
Read a Q&A with author Jill Santopolo about her novel, The Light We Lost
How to Get the Most Out of Writing Conferences
Five tips to have a productive writing conference
Overcoming Self-Doubt and Fear
Don’t let self-doubt and fear keep you from writing your novel!