Blogger: Rachel Kent
It’s almost summer! Many of you have children starting summer break already. The beginning of summer is a great time to talk about reading since we’ll all be taking books with us out to the pool and …
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Why Writers Write
Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant
I love finding out what stimulates writers to write. And what urges them on to write a particular piece.
This past week, I read an article about a poet, Jane Hirshfield, who believes poems can transform …
Inspiration Friday: Quotes about writing
Blogger: Rachel Kent
After a long week, I believe we all could use a little writing inspiration and a reason to smile. Here are some quotes that I love.
Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles …
Rediscover the Pen
Blogger: Wendy Lawton
If you’ve spent any time around me, you’ve undoubtedly seen me holding a marbled black Waterman Phineas fountain pen. I work better when it is in my hand. I think better when I’m holding it. Ideas flow …
Balancing Writing and Family During the Holidays
Blogger: Rachel Kent
We are well into the holiday season already! Wow. I’m still shocked that it is December and we have 20 days until Christmas! The holidays are a time to refresh and recharge before we all jump into …
Creativity & Cleaning Toilets
Blogger: Wendy Lawton
I’m feeling inspired and ready to creatively tackle a complex project I’ve needed to tackle for a long time. My muse, you ask? Why I spent the weekend cleaning out storage units, reorganizing the pantry and cleaning …
The One Writer I Will Not Represent
Blogger: Wendy Lawton
We talk a lot about the kinds of writers we love to work with but when we agents get together the talk often turns to the writers we hate representing.
And there is always one standout– one …
TV Shows and Movies Inspiring Reading
Blogger: Rachel Kent
So many of the shows and movies we watch are based on books and sometimes we don’t even know it! I was able to go see Gone Girl last week and I just finished the last season …
Reversing the Deadly Effects of Long-Term Sitting
Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant
A few years ago, I was shocked when a friend said, “Sitting is the new smoking.” What!? I spend my days…sitting. Once I land at my desk, I forget to move. It doesn’t even occur to …
Work From Home
Blogger: Wendy Lawton
A generation ago we’d see want ads that promised to provide work from home. Most were scams where you would supposedly make a near fortune “stuffing envelopes.” What they didn’t tell you in all of these scams …