When thinking of ways to boost their creativity, many writers turn to the tried-and-true methods: writing prompts, writing workshops, and reading. And we agree — these are excellent ways to flex your creative writing muscles! But not all creativity looks the same. From doodling to origami to happy dancing, engaging…

While some writers may think social media is the only effective way to connect with readers and followers, marketing experts know there’s an often overlooked way to build your fan base and readership: Email an author newsletter. Your list of followers on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and other social media…

By definition, your memoir is about you: “a narrative composed from personal experience and knowledge.” But it’s important for a writer to realize a memoir is so much more than simply retelling a personal story. Your memoir can be a powerful piece of writing that is also life-changing for readers…

As a writer, you probably do most of your work at a desk in your house or perhaps in a local library. You might even venture outdoors on occasion to sit in a park or at a café table. But the common factor of all these locations is that they’re…

The editors of literary journals receive hundreds (if not thousands!) of submissions from talented writers every reading period — so if you want to boost your odds of getting published, it’s important to stand out from the crowd. Editors are looking for fresh, new writing to share with their readership…

You might think children’s picture books are easier to write since there aren’t many words. But it can be harder to write a picture book than a novel, especially if you’ve written mostly for adult or young adult readers. An engaging children’s picture book is not merely the result of…

In recent years, the publishing industry has undergone major upheavals. Authors may discover the traditional presses that published their books have been sold to a larger publisher or succumbed to financial difficulties. Can those formerly published books — as well as the older works of indie-published writers whose sales might…

Writers are always asking questions: What should my next writing project be? Does this character have a satisfying arc? Will this poem convey the emotion I’m trying to capture? Do I need more notebooks? (Yes to new notebooks!) But the most important question writers should ask themselves is: “Why do…

For your poetry chapbook, short story collection, novel, or memoir, you typically want the best traditional or self-published results: quality paper, professional cover design, expert formatting, wide distribution, and more. But what if you simply wanted to get a few poems, stories, or an excerpt into the hands of your…