by Editor | Jul 1, 2018 | Articles, Writer to Writer, Writing Inspiration, Writing Process
I tell my writing students that the magic word is BIC: Butt in Chair. Or, for those who faint at the thought of using the B-word, try: bottom, backside, behind, or buhunkus. Then get off your fainting couch and get to work. Of course, just staring at the piece of...
by Editor | Jun 28, 2018 | Articles, Writer to Writer
I began my journey toward publication in April of 2016. I was teaching first grade at the time and was in the beginning stages of planning out a unit on folktales. As I researched titles to use in the classroom (that aligned with the Common Core standards), I noticed...
by Editor | Jun 25, 2018 | Articles, Writer to Writer, Writing Process
Several years after I converted from Judaism to Christianity, I began the practice of journaling. While rigorous and punishing, the exercise helped me to overcome psychic dissonance by processing confusing thoughts and emotions. I framed my story as a coherent whole...
by Editor | Apr 26, 2018 | Articles, Guest Contributors
There are no magic numbers, formulas, or words to feel “good enough.” This is one of the great discoveries I’ve made on my writing journey. Great reviews, blog spotlights, and your mother’s highest praise are not enough to push the little whispers of uncertainty from...
by Editor | Mar 13, 2018 | Articles, Book Publishing, Guest Contributors, Writer to Writer
By Lara Lillibridge I’ve had several writers tell me some version of, “I could never deal with people rejecting my book, so I’m going to self-publish.” I’m here to tell you that is the wrong decision. Publishing a book is like riding a bicycle, or it was for...
