In 1996 Toi Derricotte and Cornelius Eady put their efforts together to start a home for Black poetry in the USA and Cave Canem was born. Since that time, the organization has impacted thousands of poets through its workshops, outreach programs, and influence. Last year, in 2021, Cave Canem celebratedMore
What do Facebook, FitBit, and Netflix, have in common? And how is their point of intersection relevant for writers? Yes, they all rely on technology to serve their clients, but it’s the thinking behind their technology that makes them all top of their categories. All three companies rely heavily onMore
In the February 2022 issue of The Writer, Yi Shun Lai takes a look at the state of Native American literature, starting with her own misconceptions about where and how this canon of work should present itself. She admits, “I have a lot to learn about Native American literature –More
“…we need big stakes for our protagonists. The weight of literally saving the world doesn’t have to be on their shoulders, but figuratively, it should be.” In the January/February 2022 issue of Writer’s Digest, Sharon Short writes about how to get your readers to care about your protagonist – inMore
The 2022 edition of the annual Writer’s Digest Conference takes place from July 28-31 at the New York Hilton Midtown Hotel. After a two year break, this will be an in-person event. The keynote speaker will be Beverly Jenkins, the recipient of the 2017 Romance Writers of America Nora RobertsMore
What does our literary work owe us in return for bringing it out into the world? If you’re a professional writer, it owes you a living – at least that’s how you need to frame the relationship for it to make sense. But beyond that; what are we owed byMore
When a reader who has never heard about you comes to your website for the first time and you present them with a list of your books, how do they know which one to start with? If it’s a series that’s easy enough. Start with the first book. How aboutMore
We came across an interesting article that the New York Times bestselling YA Fantasy author and writing coach, Tomi Adeyemi, wrote some time ago. She was responding to questions from writers who said they struggled with creating plots and finishing their first drafts. The article talks about two types ofMore
Sarah Dayan Mueller, author of “Home in a Hundred Places,” recently wrote fondly on the Authors Supporting Authors Facebook group, about memories of her father printing out her manuscripts and reading them. It made us think of all the people we turn to as writers; the people we ask toMore