If you write and you’re not a wooden puppet carved by an old Italian guy named Gepetto, you’re a real writer. by Anne R. Allen I’ve read a lot of articles recently about what it means to be a “real writer.” Each one is based on a different definition of what a “real writer” is. […]
Writer’s Block and Depression: Why Writers Need to “Fill the Well”
Writer’s block can be a sign of incipient depression. by Anne R. Allen Writer’s block is probably the most popular topic in the writing posts on Medium, the popular new (ish) blogging platform. Lots of Millennials use Medium, and their posts offer an insight into our culture’s future. I’ve been amazed to see how many young […]
Dreaming of a Writing Career? 6 Things New Writers Can do NOW
Writing career dreams? How to prepare while you’re writing that novel. by Anne R. Allen Recently fellow mystery author Carmen Amato said she’d been asked by several new writers where they should be focusing their energies as they start a writing career. Carmen passed the question on to me and I wrote a short answer […]