Friday Feast: Write, Revise, Repeat
We Bostonians are known for our strong feelings. After last week’s snowmageddon grump fest, it is now time to hunker down and focus. This week, we bring you links focused on writing and revision.
Category: Resources for Writers
Friday Feast: Writer Happiness, Writer Envy, Deep Thoughts with Stephen King, and Girls in Fiction
One of the first 45s* I bought was Donna Summer’s “Bad Girls.” I typically prefer the words “woman” or “broad” or “amazing organizational powerhouse,” but I can still get down with the G word on occasion, and invite you to…
Friday Feast: Novel Checklist, Writing Tips, and Literary Food Blogs
Sometimes, you have to eat at your desk while working or writing or reading blogs (except for that one potential employer who warned me that eating at your desk — lunch or snacks* — is not permitted). Gillian Anderson approves….
Writing Stories About Violence And Female Characters
By Guest Contributor Amber Love. (This post originally appeared on Amber’s website, Amber Unmasked) Trigger warning: sexual assault discussion I’m not sure I can adequately describe how stressed I was reading and reviewing CANARY by Duane Swierczynski. I’m not going to…
DIY Retreat: Rev Up Your New Writing Year
December is a minefield of writing distractions—parties, presents, way too much egg nog, and not nearly enough silent nights. Fortunately, January is the antidote. The indulgent holiday spirit is replaced with a refreshed sense of discipline, ambition, and self-improvement. What’s that you say? You didn’t start…
Friday Feast: Writing Prompts, Writing Routines, Reading Challenge, and More
Hey there, revelers. Are you still recovering from New Year’s Eve? Have you made your resolutions? Put down the alcohol. Chug the aspirin. Grab the caffeine. It’s time to focus. This week: writing prompts, writing routines, reading challenges, words to banish (should…