Do you wrestle with the “I have no time to write” beast – and wish you could be writing more, writing better, and achieving your writing goals? These six ways to find more time to write are from published author and poet, Emma Lee…and they’ll help you write even if you have a full-time job, [...]

What can writing advice can we absorb from American best-selling novelist John Irving? Here are several writing quips, from which I’ve teased tips about the definition of a “real” writer, the importance of action in writing, and how to be brave enough to live the life you love.
First, a quip from The World According to [...]

Many successful writers use their email signatures to promote their books or blog links – but that can get a little ho-hum. Here are a few creative ways to add pizzazz to your email signature to increase book sales and blog traffic – whether you’re an aspiring author or a busy blogger (or both!).
Before the tips, a [...]

Successful writers create new article or book ideas all the time – but do they talk about them before they’re written? Not according to Mario Puzo, Sidney Sheldon, or Ernest Hemingway…
“Never talk about what you are going to do until after you have written it,” said Mario Puzo.
Oops. I’m not only talking about my latest book [...]

Successful writers have to connect with readers ”in person” (as well as in print) if they want to create and maintain an upwards momentum. I discovered some popular published authors – such as Jodi Picoult - are open to actually connecting with readers – and others are completely inaccessible. Guess which ones will be popular longer?
Learning how to connect with readers [...]

Some successful writers believe that dreaming at night is the heart and soul of good writing – while others can’t remember their dreams at all!  Here’s a roundup of how dreams inspire some famous writers…and a dreamy question for you, fellow scribes.
First, a quip from the great writer Isabel Allende:
“You write a book and it’s [...]

My two book clubs are very different from one other – and I love them both! Here’s what I’ve learned – my tips for starting and running a book club for writers. Thanks to Tumblemoose for prompting me to write this article!
Before the book club tips, a quip:
“The proper study of mankind is books.” – Aldous Huxley
Fellow scribes, [...]

What are your most common writing mistakes? The more quickly you recognize them, the faster and better you’ll write! Here are several mistakes that experienced freelance writers, novelists, and writing instructors often make — plus several tips for strong writing. 
Before the writing tips, a quip from Socrates:
“Employ your time in improving yourself by other men’s writings so that you shall come [...]

Published author Iris Waichler, MSW, explains how a writing or publishing co-operative affects a writer’s platform – and describes the writing, publishing, and book marketing process.
First, Waichler offers a writing tip from A Book is Born: 24 Authors Tell All (which she contributed to).
“Don’t be afraid to contact people you feel may be out of reach [...]

One way to be a successful writer is improving your writing confidence — so here are 13 quips and tips to build you up! This is a round up of advice from a variety of freelance writers and bloggers, because a healthy dose of self-confidence will take you farther than insecurity and fear ever will.
Because one of these successful writers mentioned On Writing, here’s [...]