How to Write a Memoir Without Damaging Relationships
Writing a memoir is a soul-searching endeavor that can bring up a lot of difficult feelings for the author and for the people who may [...]
Should You Write Through the Holidays?
For many, the holiday season is full of fun with family and friends. It also tends to be stressful. If you're in the middle of [...]
Four Rewards of Writing and Publishing Your Book
Few activities are as rewarding as finishing your book and getting it published, the capstone of accomplishment. At different times, writing can be fun, cathartic, [...]
Author Tom Mattson on the joys of travel writing
Summer vacations are for rest and relaxation, but for travel writers, vacations bring inspiration for writing and research. They relish the opportunity to explore, interview, [...]
Creative Nonfiction
What is creative nonfiction? Creative nonfiction is “true stories, told well,” according to Creative Nonfiction magazine, a pioneer in publishing this genre since 1993. “True [...]
Challenge yourself to write children’s literature
Time stops and new worlds open when children discover the magic of books! The good news is that babies and toddlers who are read to [...]
An “Elevator Pitch” That Sells Your Book
What’s an elevator pitch? Imagine you are in an elevator and someone asks about the book in your hand, a copy of your latest work. [...]
Five Features of Good Travel Writing
If you love to travel and have visited places that have left a strong impression on you, you have a story to write. If you [...]
Using Your Writing Critique Group to Its Full Potential
One of the best ways to get valuable, productive criticism of your book is to join a writer's group. By meeting with and discussing your [...]
Don’t Let Others Stop You from Writing
Writing is often a solitary pursuit, particularly in the early stages. It takes time to nurture the seed of an idea and turn it into [...]