How to Budget for Editing Without Panic
For many writers, editing is the moment the project suddenly feels real. Up until then, time has been the main investment. Once editing enters the conversation, money does too — and with it, anxiety.
Choosing Writing Pathways That Don’t Punish Difference
Writing does not owe the market your body, your health, or your wellbeing. Participation is multi-dimensional. Creative contribution does not have to be commercial to be valid. The most important shift is this one: You are not here to contort yourself to fit writing systems. Writing systems should flex to keep writers in the work.
Career Strategies for Contemporary and General Fiction Writers
I see it all the time: capable writers chasing the wrong milestones, measuring success with someone else’s ruler, and burning out long before their work has had a chance to find its people. So let’s talk honestly about strategy — not shortcuts, not trends, but career thinking for writers working in contemporary and general fiction.
Why Writers Feel Weird About Money (And Where That Story Came From)
Somewhere along the way, we absorbed the idea that real writers are motivated by passion alone. That caring about money somehow dilutes the work. That talking about fees, contracts, or sales figures makes the writing less sincere. This isn’t an accident. It’s a narrative.
Readers Asked Us: Do I Really Need Social Media as an Author?
This question comes up regularly— usually from authors who are not beginners, but professionals. People who are now trying to make sensible, sustainable decisions about how they show up in the world as writers. They are not asking out of laziness or resistance. They are asking because they want to build a serious writing career, not a performative one. So let’s answer the question properly.
AI Isn’t Cheating — But Shaming Writers Absolutely Is
Saying “AI isn’t real writing” is like saying an architect isn’t real because they didn’t build the house. Or a designer isn’t real because they didn’t sew every hem. Or a director isn’t real because they didn’t operate every camera. Or a songwriter isn’t real because they didn’t play every instrument.
Writing Without Resolutions: A Calm Path Into Your Creative Year
This isn’t about resolutions. You won’t find a 30-day plan, a word-count challenge, or a manifesto promising the best writing year ever. You don’t need that pressure — and frankly, very few writers thrive under it. Instead, consider this your invitation to a reset.
Launch Your Book Without the Pressure
Your launch will fall apart if it’s built on someone else’s metrics. So before you plan anything, take a deep breath and answer this honestly: “Who am I as a writer, and what do I want this book to represent?”
Readers Asked Us: When Am I a ‘Professional Writer’?
Most writers spend years waiting for some invisible authority to tap them on the shoulder and say, “Alright then, you’re a professional now.” But here’s the uncomfortable truth: no council of writers is meeting in secret to approve your title. Professionalism arrives the moment you decide to treat your writing like real work.
From Good to Great: Coaching That Actually Elevates Writers
Real writer coaching isn’t about swooping in with a red pen; it’s an evidence-backed developmental practice used across creative industries worldwide. And in a country where our literary sector is both vibrant and deeply decentralised, coaching isn’t just helpful — it’s a strategic advantage. Here’s what actually works.
Retaining Your Writing Core as Your Audience and Reach Expand
Saying no isn’t being precious — it’s being professional. Not every opportunity fits your purpose. Not every trend deserves your energy. If a job, client, or topic clashes with your core values, walk away. It’s uncomfortable, yes — but staying true to yourself lasts longer than any invoice. Saying no is how you protect the voice that got you noticed in the first place.
Time Management for Multipassionates
Multipassionates are often told to “pick one thing.” But what if our strength is that we can’t? What if creativity, family, work, and community all feed each other? The point isn’t to narrow yourself down—it’s to learn how to hold your passions in harmony. When you align your time with your values, you stop chasing balance and start living it.