Memoirist Bridey Thelen-Heidel shares her story of embracing fearless writing—something all of us writers can embrace for the good of our creativity and careers! by Bridey Thelen-Heidel “I got another rejection!” I shouted, adding a seventh tally to the cabinet door in my classroom. “WOOHOO!” my AP Literature students cheered.Continue Reading
Do you like scary stories? I read Beth’s new novel, The Inhabitants, and absolutely loved it. It draws you into a spooky and suspenseful atmosphere, and though you can feel the hairs standing up on the back of your neck, you enjoy the experience. It’s not graphic or overly violent,Continue Reading
I remember when I published my first novel. It was the culmination of much hard work and so many dreams. I love Ann’s story, here, about how she found her way to her first publication. If you want to be inspired, read on! by Ann Bancroft I started writing inContinue Reading
Whether you’re piecing together your debut novel, crafting poignant poetry, or just searching for the spark to ignite your writing passion, the right writing retreats can make all the difference. Imagine a place where your daily distractions are swapped for serene landscapes, inspiring workshops, and the camaraderie of fellow writers.Continue Reading
by Gail Marlene Schwartz As a six-year-old, my parents forced me to see a therapist, Dr. Solky. I hated it and I hated him. When Dr. Solky would peek his head into the waiting room to call my name, my mother would literally drag me into his office kicking andContinue Reading
by Michael Eon The idea for my debut novel, These Things Happen, began years ago when I was in early recovery from active alcoholism. I had become a member of Alcoholics Anonymous and had stopped drinking, but had yet to do anything more for my recovery outside of not drinkingContinue Reading
When was the last time you composed handwritten notes? Author and leadership coach Carrie Pierce wrote a book about why you may want to get back into the habit! There’s something about getting cards, notes, and letters that’s both exciting and unexpected. They lend a unique and very special connectionContinue Reading
Author Linda Sienkiewicz isn’t new to writing about suicide. But this time, she channeled her love for her son through poetry, and found a new creative outlet for her grief as well as her cherished memories. by Linda Sienkiewicz I never sat down with the intention to write poems aboutContinue Reading
I asked writer Alicia Butcher Ehrhardt to share with us her challenges of writing a trilogy—in the middle of writing that trilogy. As a writer dealing with a chronic illness, she has put into place many processes that help her keep her story and her writing on track. It tookContinue Reading
by Ellen Gillette I was watching a teaching video at church when I got the germ of the idea for my new children’s book, She-Bear in the Beautiful Garden. I don’t remember anything about the speaker or the video except that a reference was made to the Garden of Eden.Continue Reading
I’m excited to welcome John Riddle, founder of “I Love to Write Day,” to Writing and Wellness! by John Riddle I launched “I Love To Write Day” in 2002 as a grassroots campaign to have people of all ages spend time writing every Nov. 15th. Over the past two decadesContinue Reading
Have you ever created a photo journey for your story? My novel The Beached Ones is the first book I ever researched by traveling the route my characters take. I drafted the book first, and once I had all the key locations down, grabbed my mom (who loves to travel),Continue Reading