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A Notebook is a Writer’s Best Friend
Michael Dittman On Halloween’s Eve 2018, I watched as workers felled a giant oak across the street from my house. When I moved to this small city outside of Pittsburgh,…
Why I Write NOW
Ann McCauley I have a sign above my desk, ‘Today we do what we must… Then someday we can do what we want!’ After reading that sign, my grandchildren have…
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What Even is a Writing Life
Stacey Gross Writing the next David Sedaris Novel I took a break with my kids today. I knew I told Jess, who’d asked me to write her a story, that…
5 Tips for Finding (and Keeping) a Beta Reader
Finding the right beta reader can take some time and thought. Like any relationship, it can be complicated and there is the risk of feelings being hurt. It’s important to take the time to choose the right person and establish the right tone in moving forward. I can say from personal experience, I have benefited tremendously from my beta readers, not only their feedback, but their support in validating the work I am doing.