It was one of those days when the Muse refused to appear. Nothing I wrote was right! Sitting before my keyboard, I struggled with writer’s block, staring blankly at the nearest wall. Suddenly, a picture frame on that wall came into focus and I read the caption beneath the photo of an antique typewriter…
Should this author invest months or years doing what the agent suggests…when he/she hasn’t even contacted any traditional publishers yet? Is he/she actually trying to sell expensive services to the author? You won’t believe the things this agent suggested…
Entering writing contests is a great way to supplement your income between writing projects. A list of free and low-entry-fee contests is featured right here!
It’s astounding how many “authors” think this is a unique thing to do, and an easy way to write a book…
4 benefits to working on multiple projects at once!
Has your yucky, brown snow melted? Are beautiful flowers budding in your yard? Can you believe Easter is FINALLY almost here??? But…all may not be as bright and sunny as it seems! You’ll find out what we mean when you see the contest topic in your in-box (and on the WritersWeekly website) this Saturday! Grab a fresh cup of coffee, open a window to enjoy the fresh spring air, turn on your laptop, crack your knuckles, and get those creative juices flowing! WE CAN’T *WAIT* TO SEE WHERE YOUR IMAGINATION TAKES US!
Many fellow passengers were immersed in books. As an avid reader, it occurred to me that it would interest Americans what European bibliophiles are reading. Interview opportunities abounded as travel between destinations is often boring…
A boy shivering wanders through a snowy forest after his father told him to take care of his mother and sister. Will he make it back home with food from the traps? Where did our Winter, 2019 contest participants take us??? You won’t want to miss the top three winners!
“One of the abusers is still living. I have no contact with that person. He is a sociopath. I would not name him in any book I would write, but I would have to…”
Our purpose for writing might change as we develop as writers, and even as we age…
