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Done Enough? Is Unfinished Art Still Art?

Done Enough? Is Unfinished Art Still Art?

by Jill Williamson | Jul 22, 2020 | Author Life, Creativity, Encouragement, The Craft of Writing, Writing Life

I recently visited Mount Rushmore in South Dakota with my family. While there, we toured the sculptor’s studio, where Gutzon Borglum and his team of 400 artists worked when not on the mountain. It took Mr. Borglum and his team fourteen years to carve Mount...
Writing Advice Examined: Should You “Kill Your Darlings”?

Writing Advice Examined: Should You “Kill Your Darlings”?

by Stephanie Morrill | Jul 20, 2020 | Editing, Writing, Writing Life

I’m away for a few a few weeks, so I’m resurrecting a few posts from the archives. I hope you enjoy them! Also, for those doing the 100-for-100 writing challenge, today is day 50! Halfway there! Among the most confusing writing advice I’ve ever received is...
The Best Part of Being a Writer

The Best Part of Being a Writer

by Shannon Dittemore | Jul 10, 2020 | Author Life, Creativity, Encouragement, Getting Published, Writing, Writing Life

There’s a question I get asked a lot. The question can take many forms, of course: What’s your favorite part of writing a book? What do you love about this job? Why do you choose to do this to yourself? Lots of incarnations, but really, the same question....
The Beginning Writer’s Guide To Finishing A Novel: What If You Don’t Want To Finish?

The Beginning Writer’s Guide To Finishing A Novel: What If You Don’t Want To Finish?

by Stephanie Morrill | Jun 1, 2020 | Beginning Writer's Guide To Finishing A Novel, Writing Life

Once upon a time, when my daughter was 4, she was obsessed with the idea of getting a robot horse. McKenna was sure that a robot horse was the answer to all her problems. She thought there could be a basket underneath so that the horse could clean her room for her...
Why Imperfect Writing is Perfectly Acceptable

Why Imperfect Writing is Perfectly Acceptable

by Shannon Dittemore | May 29, 2020 | Author Life, Encouragement, The Craft of Writing, Writing, Writing Life

With three books on the shelf and another on the way, you’d think I’d have a few things about the creative life figured out. But the truth is, I’m always learning. And I think that’s how it’s supposed to be. During my time on the...
GTW Mailbag: Where Do Story Ideas Come From?

GTW Mailbag: Where Do Story Ideas Come From?

by Shannon Dittemore | May 15, 2020 | Author Life, Brainstorming, Mailbag, Story Ideas, Writing, Writing Life

Happy Friday, friends! Today, we’re answering a question that showed up in our mailbag. You know you can send us questions, right? There’s a form just for that purpose right at the bottom of our homepage. Feel free to drop us a line and, if we’re...
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