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Don't Be Afraid to Write Terribly | Jason Reynolds' Best Writing Advice
Jason Reynolds
Award-winning, NYTs bestselling author Jason Reynolds shares his best writing advice, and what will get you on the path to greatness. Jason Reynolds is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, a Newbery Award Honoree, a Printz Award Honoree, a two-time...
over 2 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Goal Setting and Process
Advice for Aspiring Memoirists - video
Georgia Lee
Memoir writing teacher Georgia Lee understands the emotion and challenges involved with writing a memoir and is in the process of writing a guide to memoir titled More Than Words . First and foremost, she says, it's important to understand the difference...
over 8 years ago
Nonfiction
Platform and Credibility
Tips for Building a Readership Without Sacrificing the Writing
José Pablo Iriarte
Writing in the digital age is exciting because of the way social media can engage readers, build a following, and create discussion around your work. However, it can also distract from the work itself. José Pablo Iriarte, author and educator, explains...
over 7 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Time Management
Georgia Lee on Transitioning from Nonfiction to Fiction Writing - podcast
Georgia Lee
Award-winning journalist Georgia Lee believes that her career in journalism has been her best writing teacher. She learned how to ask questions and conduct research to understand the topics she was writing about, all with high standards and under tight...
over 8 years ago
Writing Jobs
Full-Time Writer
Georgia Lee on Transitioning from Nonfiction to Fiction Writing - video
Georgia Lee
Award-winning journalist Georgia Lee believes that her career in journalism has been her best writing teacher. She learned how to ask questions and conduct research to understand the topics she was writing about, all with high standards and under tight...
over 8 years ago
Writing Jobs
Full-Time Writer
The Value of Literary Awards - video
Joe Meno
Joe Meno, author of "Office Girl,” discusses how awards have helped him along his writing journey. One of the great things about literary prizes is that you get to meet with some of the most amazing writers. But another reason it’s fantastic for a...
over 9 years ago
Contests and Endorsements
Contests
Choosing The Right Online Writing Workshop - video
Nick O'Connell
There is a plethora of writing workshops available for authors. Choosing the right one for you will help you make the most of your time and money. Author, travel writer, and workshop speaker Nick O’Connell offers tips on how to choose a writing workshop...
over 9 years ago
Getting Feedback
Workshops
Building Your Peer Author Group - video
Donna Hatch
Authors Amber Scott and Donna Hatch discuss how to build your peer group. Finding support in your writing career from like-minded writers is crucial to gaining confidence and gathering helpful feedback. Having a strong supportive peer group is critical...
over 9 years ago
Getting Feedback
Peer Reviews
Becoming A Travel Writer - video
Charu Suri
Charu Suri details how she became a travel writer and offers tips for building a writing portfolio to become a serious travel writer. She recommends starting small, writing for free, and pitching small online and print publications. From there, she...
over 9 years ago
I have an Idea!
Choosing Your Topic
The Value of Literary Awards - podcast
Joe Meno
Joe Meno, author of "Office Girl,” discusses how awards have helped him along his writing journey. One of the great things about literary prizes is that you get to meet with some of the most amazing writers. But another reason it’s fantastic for a...
over 9 years ago
Contests and Endorsements
Contests
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