At least, starting one is. The world of bloggery can at times seem like a nighttime jungle riddled with snakes, rotting trees, booby traps, and poison darts. And this time, Indiana Jones won’t be there to save you. Don’t be intimidated. This won’t hurt… much. If you’re a writer or an author or you eventually… Read more »
Today we have an excellent guest post by Leanna Renee Hieber, author of DARKER STILL. I had the pleasure of chatting briefly with Leanna over lunch at the BEA Bloggers Conference. The minute I met her I could tell how passionate she is about historical fiction and the time period she writes about. At the… Read more »
There are many types of writing workshops out there, some more effective than others at giving you useful feedback on your writing. Whether you’re new to the workshop scene or have been participating in critique sessions for a long time, there’s one workshop method that’s been proven time and again to help writers improve their… Read more »
To finish off our lists of favorites before tomorrow’s Blog Party, we’ve put together one last list: Top Book Picks. Every writer needs a personal library but even if you don’t have these books on your shelf, browsing a library or bookstore can be the next best thing. Next time you have a severe writer’s… Read more »
These past few posts, we’ve been talking about making writing resolutions and putting them into action. As we start the new year, I thought I’d add one last post on this topic, only this time with words of wisdom I’ve collected over the years from various creative people. We can make big plans and dream… Read more »
Every writer wants something. Maybe it’s an extra hour in the day so you can be more productive. Maybe it’s an extra-special fountain pen or notebook. Maybe it’s having the cat stop chewing on the corners of your manuscript. We don’t ask for much, but when it comes right down to it, the only thing… Read more »
The first step to creating your DIY MFA is to take stock of where you are right now. Some of you might be just starting out on your writing journey, while others may have been writing for years. Either way is fine. While some of you might have plenty of time to devote to this project, others… Read more »
DIY MFA is all about giving writers the tools and techniques to take their writing education into their own hands. This means each writer has the freedom to construct a learning plan that caters specifically to his or her needs and goals. There is a method to the madness, though, even with all this freedom…. Read more »
Are you looking for an alternative to the traditional Master’s Degree in Creative Writing? Fear not. There is another way. It’s called DIY MFA. You are dedicated to your writing, but you also have a full and busy life. You would like to go to graduate school, but the cost or the many responsibilities in… Read more »
