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Why you can’t write all the time & that’s ok
Here’s the dirty little secret: trying to write all the time, without breaks, can actually hurt your creativity. Ready to start creating with greater joy and freedom?
Scent makes writing upsettingly live
Leaning into scent can help your writing connect on a deeper level. We’ve got a workshop that can help you get started!
Make resistance your new BFF
How to put Resistance in the backseat and let Creativity take the wheel. Arizona author Wilma Lefler shares tips.
I finished my first draft … now what?
You want to self-publish your novel, but you don’t know where to start. Author Derek Barton offers tips to navigate the journey.
Tumbleweeds, epic journeys & horror
AZ horror novelist Derek Barton's 16 novels all started with a leap of faith. He shares about the unexpected parts of the journey.
The power of music: Ryan Breen
Ryan Breen writes music, lyrics, and a gratitude journal. Learn about his journey, what inspires him to write, and his upcoming release “Vapid Mansion.”
How to navigate reader feedback
Asking for and navigating reader feedback is tricky. Leslie Cox shares her experiences with various critique formats and offers tips to get started.
Build your support community
Writing feels less like a solitary sport when you’ve got a strong community waiting in the wings. Mary Cornelius shares how to build yours.
Creative freedom and constraints
Leslie Cox shares how writing constraints can help you narrow your focus, write clearly, and free your imagination.
Romance, parrots, and big decisions
AZ romance novelist Megan Crawford quit her corporate job to write full-time. She dishes on how it’s going.
How to get out of your own way
Felicia Penza shares ways to free your mind from being blocked, overbooked, or overthinking. Tips and a playlist, included!
Beginnings are everywhere
Beginnings are all around us. Sue Fulton writes about how one creative beginning led to another, and another, until Phoenix Oasis Press was born.