Dear Edgar Allan Poe
Column by Stephanie M. Wytovich, MFA
A letter to Edgar Allan Poe on his birthday.
Creating a Reading System Helped Me Find Joy in Reading Again
Column by Karis Rogerson November 18, 2020
One writer discusses how having a routine for reading makes the practice more joyful and enjoyable.
The Holidays Are Here: How to Take Care of Yourself
Column by Cina Pelayo
The holidays are here. We are in the midst of a pandemic. Here are some tips to take care of yourselves.
Conjuring Strength Through Poetry: Battling the Slasher Movie in Your Head
Column by Stephanie M. Wytovich, MFA
Horror poetry reaches out into the darkness in hopes that understanding the shadows will shed light on our fears.
Reframing My Writing: Doing it For Me, Not An Audience
Column by Karis Rogerson August 19, 2020
Writer Karis Rogerson discusses losing sight of why you write, and trying to recapture that spark.
Overcoming Self-Hype Block
Column by Christoph Paul March 24, 2020
A meditation on self-hype/-marketing/-branding block.
Why I'm Writing Poetry Again: A Celebration of National Poetry Day
Column by Karis Rogerson
In light of the UN's World Poetry Day, Karis Rogerson explores how she started writing poetry again, and how it's helped.
Stay Positive, and Write
Column by Cina Pelayo March 13, 2020
As writers, we assume that writing is an enjoyable task. Here are some tips on how to stay happy and be creative.
Throwing Your Own AWP
Column by Christoph Paul
If you can't make it to AWP this year, here are some things you can do to bring AWP to you.
How Late Nights Are Killing You and Your Writing
Column by Peter Derk February 27, 2020
In which our columnist plays dad and says, "Lights out!"
The Zen of Morning Pages
Column by Christoph Paul February 26, 2020
Every day I write a few pages in the morning and then delete them. This helps me fight depression and feel less anxious about writing.
How To Recover From Writer Burnout
Column by Autumn Christian January 16, 2020
Feeling sick, stressed, anxious, and dry when it comes to your writing life? Everyone can suffer from burnout. Here's how to get back on track.
I'll Never Read All the Books On My TBR — and That's A Good Thing!
Column by Karis Rogerson January 7, 2020
Karis Rogerson knows her TBR pile will live on long past her, and knowing there's a goal to constantly strive toward is an encouragement to her reading (and general!) life.
Want to Be Radical? Be Sincere
Column by Gint Aras
The author of "Relief By Execution", out today, talks journaling and writing fearlessly.
Putting in the Time: How Taking Creative Control Helps All Aspects of My Life
Column by Karis Rogerson
As a follow-up to her column about ways to make time for writing, Karis Rogerson explores how prioritizing creativity helps other aspects of her life.
Should We Care Whether Writing is Therapy or Not?
Column by Elle Nash July 11, 2019
We've all heard the phrase "Writing is therapeutic, but it is not therapy." How much should we care?
Writing on the Spectrum
Column by Emma McMorran Clark April 26, 2019
One writer explains how their condition informs their work, both the positive and the negative.
Writing Can Become An Addiction If You Let It—And That's A Bad Thing
Column by Christopher Shultz January 23, 2019
It's true that sometimes creativity and addiction go hand in hand, so what happens if you actually get addicted to creativity itself?
"Convenience Store Woman": The Working-Class Novel American Audiences Need to Read
Review by Christoph Paul
Sayaka Murata's novel is a meditation on things sorely missing from American literature.
One Year of Podcasting About Stephen King: A Retrospective
Column by Max Booth III
How podcasting helped this writer's anxiety issues.
Storyville: Top 10 Things for Writers to See, Do and Buy this Holiday Season
Column by Richard Thomas
Great for non-writers as well!
Writer, Heal Thyself: Coping with 2017
Column by David Cranmer December 14, 2017
David Cranmer looks back at the tribulations of 2017 as a freelance writer and indie publisher, and how he copes with the pressures of the day-to-day grind while maintaining sanity.
When Reality Gets Tough, the Tough Get Reading
Column by Karis Rogerson August 9, 2017
A personal essay/reflection on how books can help you escape a harmful reality and survive depression.
It's Just Books: 5 Reasons It's Okay to Quit Writing
Column by J. David Osborne July 13, 2017
There are ten million articles on the internet about why you shouldn't quit writing. This is one about why it's okay if you do.
The Medicated Writer
Column by Raine Winters June 21, 2016
Does medication really stifle creativity?
