As a generally creative and progressive industry, the media and writing world might seem like a bastion of equality and social justice, but like most institutions, from the inside, it’s not. Writers…
A Total Beginner’s Guide To Pitching Media
If you’re new to the world of pitching media, the process can seem impossible. What are the chances that your story and your pitch will get picked by some random editor? The…
How To Conduct An Interview For Your Writing
Interviews can be tricky and intimidating. Here’s a step-by-step guide for writers wondering how to conduct an interview for your writing.
Help! I’m Afraid To Put My Writing Out There
In today’s post, we’re answering one of the most common questions we get from writers: How do I get over my fear of vulnerability and put my writing out there? We got…
How To Start A Journal When You Don’t Know What To Write About
If you’re a writer, you need a daily writing practice. Scheduling time to write every day, or at least a few times a week, not only helps build your skills, but it…
7 Common Mistakes Writers Make When Pitching Ideas
You need to convince an editor or publication that your story is worth telling. Make sure you’re not making these seven common pitching mistakes.
How I Switched Careers to Pursue Writing Professionally
If you’ve thought about switching careers, you’ve undoubtedly encountered this classic dilemma: Pursue dream and be broke vs. Pay bills and stay in mediocre job It’s a pretty common dilemma for writers, artists,…
25 Excellent Tools & Resources for Writers
From pitching story ideas to keeping your grammar in check, here’s a roundup of some of our favorite resources for writers.
How to Write More, Even if You’re Short on Time
If you’re reading this sentence, you can find time to write. Here’s how to write more, even if you’re busy (and aren’t we all).
What Bill Gates Can Teach You About Writing
Bill Gates is famous as the co-founder of Microsoft, the richest person in the world, and as the co-founder of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. While his wealth alone doesn’t…