Category: How To and Tips
Five Books by Women Writers I’ve Read More Than Once And Why
By Jill McCroskey Coupe, author of BEGINNING WITH CANNONBALLS Psyche: The Feminine Poetic Consciousness, An Anthology of Modern American Women Poets, edited by Barbara Segnitz and Carol Rainey. Dell Publishing Co., 1973. During my first bumbling attempts at creative writing, I devoured this book. I underlined important sections in the Introduction and marked passages in […]
Tips for Writing During Tough Times
These days, it seems as if thinking or speaking about anything else except our COVID-19 pandemic seems frivolous or selfish. I mean, why should any of us bother to create or write anything good when our inner and outer worlds have gone so bad? Self-Sabotaging Our Creative Selves In the face of crisis, many of us suspend […]
The spark for A WEEK AT THE SHORE
The spark for A WEEK AT THE SHORE Given that I’ve written more than 80 books, approaching a new one is daunting. There are times when I feel I’ve written every story there is to be written – times when I have to struggle to leave my comfort zone in search of an original idea. […]
A Kid Interviewer’s Suggestions for Talking with Your Children
As a loving aunt to eight children and a writer who regularly interviews kids, I always ask myself whether I have listened closely and long enough to hear a child’s wisdom in any given conversation. I know for sure every sufficiently verbal kid has insights to share, and I see it as my job to […]
EVENTS CANCELLED? WORRIED ABOUT BOOK LAUNCH? HERE’S A LIST WITH ONLINE INITIATIVES TO HELP YOU OUT!
Writing Events cancelled due to Corona? Worried about how Corona will affect your book launch? We are all in this together. We’ve curated a list of online writing groups who are reaching out to help! Keep checking in for updates. A MIGHTY BLAZE run by Caroline Leavett and Jenna Blum Mission Statement Helping writers […]
How Writing Snuck Up and Clubbed Me on the Head (Chronicles From a Late-Bloomer Writer)
By Sharon Doering Years ago, I nudged my 7th grader to join the cross country team. He had a runner’s body; I thought he’d do great. He wasn’t thrilled but gave it a go. Once he sees how good he is, I thought, the kid’s gonna love it. Nope. Hated it. “My bad,” I told […]
Historical Fiction Gives The Past A Voice
This piece by Susan Meisner featured on our site back in March 2018. Her novel Bright As Heaven is set in Philadelphia during the Spanish flu epidemic of 1918, which tells the story of a family reborn through loss and love. I’ve long been a historical fiction junkie; it’s my favorite genre to read as well […]
5 Stress Busters to Stay Sane in a Chaotic World
How many of us stop in the middle of a busy work day and ask ourselves, “What do I need right now?” In our fast-paced society, we aren’t practiced in the art of self-care. We push on until we run out of steam, get sick, or worn down. For those of us who are parents […]
We Are Writing A New Story Right Now
by Stacey L. Tucker I’m sitting in my dining room viewing the world like most of you are viewing the world, from the inside looking out. We see a world falling apart. Many things have been removed from our routine: dressing for work, socializing, church, shopping. Some say they can’t wait until it goes back […]
What Self-Isolation Has Taught Me About Writing…
The first week of NYC going on PAUSE, I felt something inside of me die. Don’t get me wrong; I was and continue to support remote working and social distancing to stop the spread of the virus, even on days when self-isolation makes me feel desolate. My mind has been in agreement with Governor Cuomo’s […]
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