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On Being a Writer—Tell Us Your Story!

By Will Willingham 11 Comments

On Being a Writer by Kroeker and Craig

Join us for our newest book club offering, a three-week community discussion of On Being a Writer by Ann Kroeker and Charity Singleton Craig.

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The Writing Life: What Hemingway Can Teach You About Professional Loneliness

By Charity Singleton Craig 31 Comments

Hemingway Professional Loneliness

Working from home has its perks, but can also have its downside, like professional loneliness. Charity Singleton Craig—and Hemingway—have thoughts on that.

Filed Under: Blog, Creativity, writer's group resources, Writing Business Tips, Writing Life

On Being a Writer Workshop

By L.L. Barkat 32 Comments

On Being a Writer Workshop

A writing workshop that will help you develop a satisfying, lasting writing life. Learn from two great editors who’ve developed successful long-term careers.

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Top Ten Sightings in the Wild—On Being a Writer

By Will Willingham 9 Comments

On Being a Writer LLB Couch-Use as Feature Photo

The new Kroeker and Craig title has been seen increasingly off the bookshelf and in the wild. Check out our Top Ten Sightings of On Being a Writer.

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Top 10 Quotes from ‘On Being a Writer’!

By Will Willingham 17 Comments

On Being a Writer by Kroeker and Craig

Ten great quotes from the new (surprise!) release from T.S. Poetry Press: “On Being a Writer by Ann Kroeker and Charity Singleton Craig.

Filed Under: Books, On Being a Writer, writer's group resources

The Progression of a Writing Life Part 3: Rejection

By Charity Singleton Craig 12 Comments

progression of a writing life falling

In Part 3 of our series on the progression of a writing life, Charity Singleton Craig considers the handling the falls and rejection that happen along the way.

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The Progression of a Writing Life Part 1: Play

By Charity Singleton Craig 13 Comments

progression of a writing life play

In a new four-part series, Charity Singleton Craig envisions a possible progression of the writing life through the lens of a snowboarder, beginning with the role of play.

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3 Rules for Pretending to Be a Writer

By Charity Singleton Craig 6 Comments

child's play be a writer

What can children’s play teach you about how to be a writer? It can teach you how to pretend, which maybe a step in your writing journey.

Filed Under: Become a Better Writer, Blog, Writing Life, Writing Tips

The Writing Life: Setting Limits to Become a Better Writer

By Charity Singleton Craig 26 Comments

writing life setting limits

Do you need to set limits in your writing life in order to focus on writing? Charity Singleton Craig sees the irony, and the need to focus.

Filed Under: Become a Better Writer, Writing Life, Writing Tips

The Writing Life: Beginnings, Pt. 2

By Ann Kroeker 28 Comments

After only dreaming of the writing life, a college girl starts to find her voice. Through poetry.

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The Writing Life: Beginnings, Pt. 1

By Ann Kroeker 38 Comments

the writing life beginnings pt 1

The athlete of the family lives in the shadow of her brother while secretly dreaming of a writing life of her own.

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Writing Workshop: The Writing Life

By T.S. Poetry 27 Comments

Rumors of the Writing Life Workshop

A writing workshop that will go beyond the usual fare, as it helps you develop a lasting writing life.

Filed Under: Blog, Workshops, writer's group resources, Writing Life

The Writing Life: How to Be a Famous Author

By Tania Runyan 42 Comments

the writing life how to be a famous author

The writing life should be simpler than this, right? No, it’s not easy, and it never will be. Because we want to be famous. And that’s good, and not.

Filed Under: article, Attentiveness Poems, Catalog Poems, Courage Poems, Poems, poetry, poetry teaching resources, writer's group resources, Writing Life

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