A Room Of Your Own by Catharine Bramkamp
Do you struggle to write? Catharine Bramkamp thinks you might need a room of your own. Here are some ways to work with what you have.
Do you struggle to write? Catharine Bramkamp thinks you might need a room of your own. Here are some ways to work with what you have.
It’s okay to play pretend when you’re an adult! Jasper Ezekiel explains how collaborative writing is just like playing with your friends.
Lisbeth Mizula shares her writing process and all the work that has gone into her debut to be finished by December 2025, Writing is Murder.
Laurel Osterkamp shares 8 great tips on how to stay motivated as a writer when writing feels lonely. Check them out and see what they spark!
Catherine Bramkamp shares her tips on how to talk to an agent. Get in there, follow the script, then shut up and take the win!
LA Bourgeois shares some tips on how to remember what you read, tying in to a review of Dana Miranda’s “You Don’t Need a Budget.”
Laurel Osterkamp talks about which tropes to avoid if you want to write an engaging novel that empowers the characters you write about.
Andrea Reider shares a story of being a consultant, keeping the job. But how was focusing on staying freelance going to help her? Find out!
Kirsten McNeill shares insight on the forces of transformation & empowerment. Let your sunflower shine and transform your writer self!
Ever dreamed about writing in the woods? Just can’t find the funds? Catherine Bramkamp shares her ideas for a cheap, DIY writing retreat.
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Laurel Osterkamp shares the many ways one can use backstories for suspense by using examples from real authors who have done so effectively.
Andrea Rider shares her story about staying freelance when other options called out, an excerpt from her book “Staying Freelance.”
Kirsten McNeill shares tips for success while maintaining authenticity & acceptance of your writing, your career, and your audience.
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