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...

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...

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...

So you’re well on your way to a blossoming freelance writing career. You’ve got plenty of publishing credits to your name, clients with...

If you don’t already own a good thesaurus, now’s the time to invest in one. A thesaurus isn’t just a useful writing tool; it can turn out...

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...

When I moved to Minnesota, I didn’t spend much time at my local public library. I would drop in now and then and check out children’s...

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...

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

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...

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’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...