The Write Life

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Have you ever Googled “writing contests”? Besides, there are plenty of free writing contests that encourage and inspire boundless creativity with real cash prizes and career-advancing opportunities! We found 40 reputable, well-reviewed, free writing contests for poets, fiction writers, essayists and more.

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Jane Friedman

JANUARY 23, 2024

Ah, a writing retreat. If you’d love to go on a writing retreat, but in addition to the cost, you worry about when, where, and whether your investment in yourself will “pay off,” I offer you five ways to reap rewards. A writing retreat can be anything you want it to be. Doesn’t the idea sound amazing? Give yourself permission.

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Smart Blogger

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Writing retreats are back on the calendar! What Are Writing Retreats? Writing retreats fall somewhere between a writing session and writing residencies. A writing retreat takes the best of both worlds combining beautiful serene locations with the intimacy of connecting with other writers for support.

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Smart Blogger

AUGUST 9, 2023

But the question lingering in the back of your mind is, “how to write a book?” But with actionable steps and a dash of commitment, you can pen your masterpiece and enhance your writing skills. Writing Space Every published author knows the undeniable magic of a personalized writing space. Let’s jump in!

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Jane Friedman

AUGUST 30, 2023

Writers are frequently advised to read more to improve their writing. The problem is, no one seems to tell them how to use reading to elevate their writing practice. Try to select a mix of genres, including the one you write in. What about the author’s writing did you find particularly enjoyable?

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ProBlogger

JANUARY 24, 2012

This guest post is by Harry Bingham of Writers’ Workshop. Let’s suppose you’re writing about an SEO technique which yields, on average, a 30% traffic increase over a three month period. A recent guest-blogger on our own writing-related website made a big splash with an argument that alcohol could be used to promote creativity.

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The Creative Penn

OCTOBER 16, 2023

What is soul of place or genius loci and how can you write it in a more immersive way in your books? How can you discover it closer to home, as well as write real settings more authentically, and invent it for your fiction? But first up— Tell us a bit more about you and how you got into writing and publishing.

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The Creative Penn

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

How can we focus on the joy of the writing process itself, rather than the outcome? How can we deepen our writing with metaphor and sense of place? Co-authors of writing book, Millions of Suns , Sharon and Christine share their tips. Benner Dixon is an-award winning author, freelance editor, and writing coach.

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Jane Friedman

OCTOBER 27, 2022

If you’re a natural-born writer, then you’ll write your ass off either way. If you’re not, no amount of classes or workshops will change that in a fundamental way. This doesn’t mean that because you have the internal drive to write but haven’t pumped out profound prose that you “aren’t a writer.” You heard me right.

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