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You Call That Art? by Kevin Kilgarriff
One mans’ trash is another man’s treasure… even in the world of writing!

A Challenging New Year by Diane Penna
Lots of ideas to keep you encouraged this year.

When The Sun Stops Shining by Diane Penna
Sad emotions can be utilized by the writer. Learn to harness your grief and use it for good.

Come Write With Me: Where Are We, Gomer? by Barbara Deming
Setting in stories is crucially important… so much so that setting is often treated as another character.

My Inner Critter by Gary Hibberd
As writers it is crucial that we always make a habit of practicing and learning in order to become the very best writers we can be!

School is Never Out of Session by Julia Temlyn
As writers it is crucial that we always make a habit of practicing and learning in order to become the very best writers we can be!

Nonfiction: From Imagination to Reality by Julia Temlyn
Nonfiction doesn’t mean “boring.” Read about how nonfiction can be just as creative as fiction!

The Power of a Story: Musings on Personal Narrative and Truth by Pattie Reitz
Pattie says: There is something powerful about reading someone’s personal story. This is also where I often lose sight of what it is I love about writing. When it becomes a chore or a burden, perhaps I need to listen more.

Come Write With Me: Pictures & Postcards by Barbara Deming
Sometimes the most random thing can provide some writing inspiration!

Have You Decided Yet? by Gary Hibberd
The difference between “I’d like to,” and “I’ve decided to.”

This Time, It’s Personal by Kevin Kilgarriff
Staff writer Kevin Kilgarriff shares how person struggles are sometimes meant to be shared, and sometimes not.

So You Want To Be A Writer? On Fan Fiction, and more by Julia Temlyn
Is fan fiction a viable creative outlet? Learn more in this article!

Just Jeannie by Yvonne Russell
A woman named Jeannie has a great impact on the life of Yvonne Russell. We hope Jeannie inspires you, too.

Come Write With Me: Homework by Barbara Deming
Sometimes it’s important to give yourself homework — even writing-related homework!

How to Outgrow ‘Write What You Know’ by Jenna Glatzer
The title says it all!

Tramps Like Us, Baby We Were Born to Write by Kevin Kilgarriff
Inspiration from The Boss, Springsteen!

The Idea Catcher: The Word Collector by Yvonne Russell
Inspiration from The Boss, Springsteen!

Freelancing: An Apprenticeship for Life by Susan M. Thompson
Inspiration from The Boss, Springsteen!

It’s a New Year! by Pattie Reitz
It’s a new year . . . now what?

From Conception to Conclusion: The Life of an Idea by Kevin Kilgarriff
Writing can sometimes be a little like having a baby - although, I imagine not as uncomfortable and normally without any physical pain.

Come Write With Me: The Idea Files by Barbara Deming
Ideas lay in waiting in the idea files.

Why, I’ve Got An Idea! by Kevin Kilgarriff
A writer’s perspective on how ideas can begin to brew unexpectedly!

Where Does the Time Go? by Shawn Bogart
No matter what, never stop writing!

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