By Tammy Karasek @tickledpinktam We are in full swing for writing conference season 2026. Maybe you have attended one or two already yourself. Writing conferences can be online on in-person—my favorite as an extrovert. For many of us, the option to meet in person with other writers in real life…

By Edie Melson @EdieMelson One of the most valuable parts of attending a writing conference is the opportunity for in-person networking. Yes, a lot of networking happens online now—through social media, newsletters, and platforms we didn’t even have a few years ago. But nothing replaces a face-to-face conversation. And while…

by Ane Mulligan  @AneMulligan Everyone wants to belong. When we’re young and in school, belonging to the popular crowd is the ultimate prize. To an athlete, it’s breaking a record. And to the employee, the president’s inner circle is the goal. It’s a struggle. For a writer, belonging to the…

by A.C. Williams @ACW_Author Being an author has never been easy, but to a certain extent it’s a straightforward career path. Write a great book. Work with a great publisher. Sell your books. Repeat. But for those of you who have been at it for many years, you know it’s…

By Alycia Morales @AlyciaMorales If I'm going to be a writer, there are a few disciplines I'm going to have find within myself. They are vital to my writing career. Without them, I probably won't ever see my work in print. Not because my writing isn't good, but because I…

By Edwina Perkins @EdwinaPerkins Critique is one of the most powerful tools in a writer's development, and I mean that from experience, not just theory. Let me give you four reasons why it matters: You can't see your own blind spots. When you've lived inside your manuscript long enough, your…