What Was Your Hardest Scene To Write? [Roundup]
Writers open up about the scenes that fought them hardest and why the difficulty is often where the best writing lives. A roundup of real answers.
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Reading LifeWhat Advice Do You Have For Writers? [Roundup]
Hard-won advice from working writers: write consistently, finish things, read widely, and welcome editing. A roundup of practical wisdom.
Reading LifeWhat would you say is your interesting writing quirk? [Roundup]
Writers confess the odd rituals and habits that get them into the work. A fun roundup of the routines behind the writing.
CreativityWhat Hobbies Do You Have That Support Your Writing and How Do They Do That?
Writers share the outside pursuits that feed their work, from reading and travel to games and music. A roundup on the life behind the page.
Reading LifeWhat Is The Most Difficult Part Of Your Artistic/Writing Process? [Roundup]
Writers name the parts of the process that trip them up most, from starting and finishing to editing and self-doubt. A reassuring roundup.
Book WritingWhat was one of the most surprising things you learned in creating your books?
Authors reveal what caught them off guard while writing, about craft, subject, and themselves. A roundup of unplanned discoveries.
ChristmasHow did you (or could you) incorporate the holiday season into your fiction or nonfiction? [Roundup]
Writers share how they weave the holidays into their work, from seasonal settings to holiday stories. A roundup of seasonal writing ideas.
Character DevelopmentWhat’s the most difficult thing about writing characters of the opposite sex? [Roundup]
Writers tackle the challenge of writing convincing characters unlike themselves. The consensus: write a person, not a category. A craft roundup.
Emotion in WritingDo you ever get emotional as you are writing your book? [Roundup]
Writers admit to crying, laughing, and being wrung out by their own pages, and why that emotion is often a sign the writing works.
Book WritingWhat were your goals and intentions in your book (pick one), and how well do you feel you achieved them?
Authors explain what they set out to do with a book, to entertain, teach, heal, or record. A roundup on writing with intention.
Reading LifeWho would you say is your greatest writing influence, in terms of your writing style, and why?
Writers name the authors and mentors who shaped their voice and ambition. A roundup on the craft passed hand to hand.
Reading LifeWhat are your writing goals for the New Year and what steps will you take to ensure you meet them?
Writers set out their ambitions for the year ahead, from finishing manuscripts to building a habit. A roundup of new-year writing goals.