The Writing Cooperative

Creative Burnout and Why I’m Pausing The Writing Cooperative After 12 Years

Alysa Liu’s story is relatable and the timing is impeccable.

Stop Choosing Sides on AI

This Just In: Holding two conflicting ideas about AI isn’t weakness. It’s the only honest position.

Not Another Holiday Prompt

The final Writing Challenge of 2019 is here!

The 40/40/20 Rule for Writers: A Smarter Formula for Successful Writing

Writing success is rarely just about beautiful sentences.

Copywriting Your Way to Literary Success

Maybe you don’t have to be a struggling artist after all.

Do Poems Have to Make Sense?

… and if not, who gets to write poems that don’t?

November Writing Challenge News

Your October winner & a sneak peak of what’s ahead

Writer’s Block Is Easier to Fix Than You Think

Your brain is full. It just needs to be prompted.

Start Each Scene With A Bang

Mastering the inciting incident of the story grid method

Wanted: Nonprofit Writer

Be the vehicle that inspires readers to help others — and make good money, too

From Short Stories To Novels: How The Submission Process Changes

Let me count the ways

My Father Typed With Two Fingers His Entire Life. He Was Right.

On writing, AI, and what happens when your tools get faster than your thoughts

AI Writes Better Than You. Now What?

Focus on the one thing it can’t fake (yet)

Why Consistency Beats Talent in Writing (And How It Can Make You a Better Writer)

Writing is a cumulative craft.

Write Now with Joe Denicholas

Today’s Write Now interview features Joe Denicholas, author of SEEKING SANITY: HOW TO CULTIVATE PEACE, HAPPINESS, AND WELLBEING IN A WORLD…

How to Edit Humanely

From an editor for The Shortform

Should You Learn Grant Writing?

It may be the most profitable writing niche you've ever considered

What I’ve Been Working On

This Just In: I’m not “back” but I’m getting there.

What I Should Be Doing Instead of Writing

I should be working, which in my profession means grading student papers. I have excellent students, and two weeks ago they turned in Film…

Write Now with Perry Atwal

Today’s Write Now interview features Perry Atwal, author of WISDOM FOR LIFE.

10 Urgency Words To Use Now — So Readers Act Immediately

But a caution: Make sure you mean it or you’ll lose credibility

Write Now with Shadra Strickland

Today’s Write Now interview features Shadra Strickland, author of HERE COMES THE BAND.

This prompt inspired me immediately!

You’ve Got An Acute Case of Writer’s Block

This trio of skillful practices will help you pivot, so you can re-engage with your craft

Write Now with Ela Thier

Today’s Write Now interview features Ela Thier, author of HOW TO FAIL AS AN ARTIST.