Vacation is a time relax and leave your work behind, right? Not so fast. If you’re a writer, you’ll always take a piece of your work with you wherever you go...

Sunshine and warm days. It’s the perfect setting for doing the one thing every writer should do: read. Not only can you unwind with a good book, escape to an...

Summer’s nearing an end and it’s time to start thinking about hitting the keyboard full force. But while you’re busy collecting ideas for your fall writing s...

There’s a lot to love about the state of Minnesota, but if you’re a writer living here, there’s even more to appreciate—all the great writing-related organiz...

Attending a writing event is a great way for writers to learn, network, and make some friends. And with so many options offered, it’s easy to find something ...

New writers looking for advice from published authors are often told to read, read, read. Reading, they say, helps make you a better writer. A great tip, exc...

One of my summer projects is to get started writing a novel. It’s been about eight years since I wrote my last book, so I’ll admit I’m a little rusty. Worse,...

If writing a “to do” list sounds like one more thing to do, it is. But if you’re a writer, it may be one of the most useful things you can do. I keep a total...

Can’t think of anything to write about? If you’re at a loss for words, try looking at a picture. Pull out that box of old photos and unearth one of your favo...