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It’s time to turn rejection into redirection
By Susan Pohlman
Every writer faces rejection. It can feel soul-crushing. But if you let it crush you, you aren’t letting it teach you. Ready to learn how to redirect your rejection energies?
BLK WRDS: A call to listen and celebrate
By Felicia Penza
A new creative workshop in Phoenix celebrates the power of BLK WRDS to bring about change, plant the seed of empathy, and inspire generations to come.
Networking Tips for Introverted Authors
By Megan Crawford
Writing is often seen as a solitary pursuit. But writing also flourishes through creative connection, making networking key to unlocking collaborative creativity.
Why you can’t write all the time & that’s ok
By Leah Byrd
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?
Use scent to pull your reader into your work
By Tracy Skochil
Our sense of smell is the most sophisticated of the five senses. Ready to use scent to pull your reader through time, place, and emotion?
Make resistance your new BFF (no, really)
By Wilma Lefler
We all let that little voice in our head drive, sometime. The one that calls us an imposter. Ready to put Resistance in the backseat and let Creativity take the wheel?
You’ve finished your first draft … now what?
By Derek Barton
You want to self-publish your novel, but you don’t know where to start. Read on for tips to help you move forward with editing, pricing, artwork, and sales.
Tumbleweeds, epic journeys & horror
By Phoenix Oasis Press
The ‘Meet AZ Writer’ series spotlights writers who live in Arizona or have a strong connection to the area. Meet AZ horror novelist Derek Barton.
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.