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How You Can Create Your Own Lucky Breaks as a Writer

I was walking with my kids on the beach when my father-in-law leaned over the balcony to shout, “Your agent's on the phone! He has a book

One of my favorite things about being a writer is having the chance to meet other writers whose books I admire. I probably admire few books

Whenever I speak to aspiring writers at libraries or bookstores, I inevitably hear stories like these from women: “I used to write, but

Any artist knows that reading reviews of her book/play/movie/art gallery opening is bound to lead to pain and frustration.

In his iconic memoir on writing, Stephen King says, “Kill your darlings, kill your darlings, even when it breaks your egocentric little scribbler's

It's easy to be miserable after the holidays. Maybe you created a perfect holiday with your family, and you're grieving now

I lowered myself to the mat and felt every joint complaining. “Honor your intentions,” the instructor was saying. “What intention are you

One of the best things about social media is that it lets us connect to people we wouldn't ordinarily meet. One of my favorite new online pen pals

Every month, I join Nevertheless Writers, a cross-genre group of five writers, to discuss writing and publishing at local libraries and