Guest Post

We are storytellers, are we not? Let’s use that skill to our advantage when building the language of our websites to help readers find us.

Writing in a non-native tongue—exophony—means letting go of certain habits and navigating cultural aspects without compromising one’s truth.

Whether you write fiction, nonfiction, or memoir, tracking word count to measure your daily progress yields numerous benefits.

The best way to support your book, especially in the nonfiction world, may be sharing your ideas freely long before the book appears in print.

Different forms of communication—letters, voicemails, social posts—can enrich your memoir, so long as they help tap into something universal.

One writer reflects on the importance of original reference material when a digitized version might be missing critical context.

Backstory in memoir works like a traffic light—stopping too often stalls your journey. Learn which past events truly serve your narrative.

Ensuring your stories are imbued with meaning can be a huge task. Luckily, three magic words will help you strengthen your story’s trajectory.

When life’s too busy for the pomodoro technique to help you get writing done, try even smaller increments of time—or pomodorini.

How one book coach decided to make the leap from attending writing retreats to hosting one herself.

Since most readers don’t have an independent bookstore in their neighborhood, public libraries can be an ideal spot for author events.

Getting stuck is a lousy feeling, but a normal part of the messy and uneven creative process. Here are some tips for working through it.

We often long for perfect guidance about where to submit our writing, but there’s no substitute for getting to know the landscape ourselves.

Writing characters with disabilities doesn’t have to be difficult. It only requires a little work to understand how things look from the character’s position.

When the revision process meanders off-course, leaving a project stranded, here are some tips for regaining momentum.

To keep readers engaged, build each scene toward a breaking point then reveal something new about the characters, their world, or the plot.

If you’ve amassed a heap of assorted essays, flash pieces, chapters, and ideas, here’s a step-by-step guide to shaping them into a book.

If an inner voice criticizes your creativity, consider addressing the judgy elephant in the room. To whom does that voice belong?

In story as in art, what’s hinted at in the shadows can add intriguing layers of depth and interest.

When a project itself is confusing to its creator, here’s a quick look at ways to unclutter stuff, people, and the words we write.

One author successfully pitched her memoir based on its thematic point, but shaping it into a satisfying narrative arc was much tricker.

Current research favors regular nurturing of a skill, as discussed in this excerpt from Deliberate Practice for Creative Writers by Jules Horne.

One writer found herself chained to an idea that just wasn’t working, and needed fresh perspective from a colleague in order to break free.

When trying to best tell a particular story, consider that some medium other than words on a page might be the right solution.

It’s tempting to agonize over the best way to get the words down, but all that matters is to choose a project, write it, and ask for support.