“Everyone [attending the retreat] wanted the same thing: to be reminded of what it felt like to be pulled toward his or her work, and to be unable to resist.” ~Mark Salzman, author of The Man in the Empty Boat By Brian Kaufman I’ve talked to writers who entertain the fantasy of writing a novel […]
REASONS WHY WRITER’S RETREATS ARE BETTER THAN PRISON — The Writing Bug
As I mentioned in Part One, Agatha Christie did not include much about her writing in her autobiography. There are references sprinkled here and there, and some observations, but no real advice. It’s as if she regarded the writing to be a minor aspect of her life, necessary but not of that much importance, […]
Agatha Christie – Some Thoughts on Writing — thehomeplaceweb
Don’t ask me how. Don’t ask me why. I live in a country where masks are mandated, I’m been vaccinated and boosted, and I don’t really go out other than to do the groceries, run, or walk the dog. But that doesn’t matter. I tested positive once more. Thankfully, the symptoms don’t seem as wild […]
I Got COVID Again. How Do My Lessons Hold Up? — Your Friendly Malaysian Writer
Being a writer in today’s digital climate means being not only an author, but an entrepreneur and business owner as well. We authors are wearers of many hats, and most of us know what it’s like to manage our own social media profiles, create our own e-newsletter distribution lists, organize our own promotions and giveaways, […]
What I Do to Live an Intentional Writing Life — Veronica Bale’s Blog
It must be some kind of cliché that all writers keep a journal, right? How can it not be? We are in love with the written word and have a bottomless well of ideas. Journaling as one of our creative outlets is only natural. It sounds like a reasonable assumption, but believe it or not, […]
Why I Journal as an Author — Veronica Bale’s Blog
By Daien Guo 1) Develop carpal tunnel. Or some combination of carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel, tennis elbow and tendonitis. It doesn’t hurt that bad, but it never goes away. Buy three types of braces for your right arm. Wear them all at once when you go to bed so that your husband won’t try to […]
Ten Ways to Stop Being a Writer — BREVITY’s Nonfiction Blog
The Teacher of Warsaw by Mario Escobar Author(s): Mario Escobar Release Date: June 7, 2022 Publisher/Imprint: Harper Muse Pages: 368 Buy on Amazon Reviewed by: Claire Fullerton “An important, sensitive look at the triumph of the human spirit over evil, The Teacher of Warsaw is based on a true story and epitomizes the very best of poignant historical fiction.” A nostalgic […]
The Teacher of Warsaw — Claire Fullerton Author
While self-publishing has always been an excitingly unpredictable profession, the COVID-19 pandemic has made self-publishing even more popular than before. Yes, the book industry, in general, is profiting from an explosion of sales. The sudden rise of homebound readers has led to them substituting outdoor activities with books. As a result, while other entertainment industries […]
How COVID has made self-publishing even more popular than before — Self Publishing Advisor
on Writing Forward: Today I’m bringing back a post that’s been sitting in the archives for a while. Stephen King’s On Writing is one of the most important books ever written on the craft of writing, one of the few texts that all writers should experience, regardless of your preferred form or genre. This post […]
Writing Resources: Stephen King On Writing – by Melissa Donovan… — Chris The Story Reading Ape’s Blog
The writing life is a roller-coaster. Or a hamster wheel. Or a video game with endless levels. Take your pick. A lot of the writing life is what we make… The post What’s the Best Writing Life Advice You’ve Received? appeared first on Damyanti Biswas.
What’s the Best Writing Life Advice You’ve Received? — Damyanti Biswas
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