You may disagree with your editor, but they’re (probably) right

If you want to write, give yourself some constraints — and, maybe, a day job

Advice for promoting your work in the midst of a pandemic

Don’t worry about being productive right now. Just be aware.

But if you do, here’s how to find something new to say

If you’re stuck at home, dig up a half-written draft and commit to completing it

Online, expression is ephemeral and lighting-fast. Maybe we should slow it down.

Art is not a competition — so stop secretly resenting all your writer friends

How to launch a writing group that inspires and motivates you (and your friends)

Be specific. Be human. Make every word count.

Stop writing out of obligation. Say what you need to say, no matter what.

Investigate your life, and the people within it, until you reach the truth

Your story doesn’t have to save the world — it just has to be honest

Few people like seeing themselves on the page, even if the portrayal is accurate

Ask the questions you were too busy, or scared, to consider in the moment

To avoid sounding like everyone else, focus on the details

In creative nonfiction, how much of your life can you embellish?