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Writing
¡hola papi!
Feb. 17, 2023
‘I Hate My Writing Group’
Ask yourself,
Is this better than writing alone in my house?
By
J.P. Brammer
how i get it done
Jan. 2, 2023
Of Course Julia Cameron Still Does Her ‘Morning Pages’
How the author of
The Artist’s Way
and the upcoming
Write for Life
gets it done.
By
Bindu Bansinath
in her shoes
Mar. 31, 2022
What the Author of
Pachinko
and
Free Food for Millionaires
Wears to Work
Min Jin Lee loves a finely tailored uniform.
By
Kirstin Chen
goals
Mar. 10, 2022
Lessons in Success From the Rich and Famous
After years of crafting others’ success stories, one celebrity ghostwriter is ready to tell her own — by following their formula.
By
Caroline Cala Donofrio
how i get it done
Mar. 7, 2022
How Margaret Atwood Gets It Done
On skipping lunch, writing in the cellar, and casting a wary eye on reviews.
By
Hope Reese
in memoriam
June 24, 2021
Janet Malcolm Couldn’t Escape Being a Writer
The late journalist famously despised her own profession, but she knew it was the best tool she had.
By
Bridget Read
how i get it done
May 24, 2021
Morgan Jerkins Managed to Put Out Two Books During the Pandemic
The best-selling author on ambition, self-confidence, and napping.
By
Mary Retta
how i get it done
Mar. 1, 2021
Mary H.K. Choi Is Jealous Her Fictional Characters Can Hang Out
“I miss my sibling. I miss places. How dare you just willy-nilly go to each other’s houses and mouth kiss? It’s an affront.”
By
Katie Heaney
how i get it done
Jan. 4, 2021
How Author Jacqueline Woodson Gets It Done
The MacArthur fellow on morning podcasts, afternoon writing time, and evening dinner-table talk.
By
Hannah Gold
connections
Dec. 15, 2020
Brilliant Not-Quite Friends
Let Them All Talk
is a film about grasping for intimacy.
By
Lynn Steger Strong
write it
July 24, 2020
Writing Historical Fiction As History Repeats Itself
Living through the urgency of this moment, I’ve found that writing parts of my novel required something more of me.
By
Anissa Gray
write it
July 24, 2020
How These Writers Got a Literary Agent
Eight writers on finding the best person to represent their work.
By
the Cut
write it
July 23, 2020
How Professional Writers Deal With Rejection
Seven writers talk about how they keep moving forward.
By
the Cut
write it
July 23, 2020
What Drives Me to Write?
I’ve been thinking more about how and why I want to express the things that feel so urgent.
By
Lydia Kiesling
write it
July 22, 2020
The Writer’s Job Is to Pay Attention
I don’t have to make sense of the world, but I do have to observe it.
By
Lynn Steger Strong
write it
July 22, 2020
You Wrote It and Now You Know It Sucks
Eight writers describe throwing out writing.
By
the Cut
write it
July 22, 2020
Revision Is My God
Improve your work, and maybe your soul.
By
Meaghan O'Connell
write it
July 21, 2020
So You Want to Write?
Nine professional writers offer advice.
By
the Cut
write it
July 21, 2020
Writing Probably Won’t Pay the Bills
Six professional writers talk finances.
By
the Cut
write it
July 21, 2020
How to Write When You’re Not Sure About Anything
Not trusting my gut hasn’t stopped me.
By
Naima Coster
write it
July 20, 2020
To Be a Writer I Have to Write Every Day
It’s not true for everyone, but it is true for me.
By
Jasmine Guillory
science of us
June 11, 2019
Why Does Writing Suck?
The highs of a writer’s life are high, and the lows are very, very low.
By
Katie Heaney
woah
Apr. 25, 2019
The Petty Writing Mistake That Drives Me Nuts
For no good reason, and I know I’m wrong to care, but I do, and so I looked for company.
By
Edith Zimmerman
ask polly
Dec. 12, 2018
‘I Can’t Stop Comparing Myself to More Successful Writers!’
You need to stop seeing the world through the lens of your fears.
By
Heather Havrilesky
ask polly
Aug. 22, 2018
Ask Polly: ‘Should I Quit My Day Job to Write a Book?’
It’s harder to finish creative work when you view it as a means to an end.
By
Heather Havrilesky
motherhood
July 16, 2018
When Writers Become Mothers
And how my own mother helped me become both.
By
Laura June
science of us
June 28, 2018
You Should Probably Do Your Writing in the Morning
How to schedule your work according to your attention span.
By
Katie Heaney
science of us
June 18, 2018
9 Writers on the Most Outrageous Ways They’ve Procrastinated
A few even left the country.
By
Katie Heaney
science of us
June 11, 2018
Just Write 500 Words
It’s simple.
By
Katie Heaney
literature
Dec. 12, 2017
What I Learned After Lorin Stein Published My Story
A lesson in power, sex, and fiction.
By
Alexandra Kleeman
ask polly
Sept. 13, 2017
Ask Polly: ‘I’m Staring Into the Void!’
You’re absurdly sensitive and very afraid of the real world.
By
Heather Havrilesky
obituaries
Sept. 7, 2017
Second-Wave-Feminist Writer and Activist Kate Millett Dead at 82
Andrea Dworkin called her 1970 book,
Sexual Politics
, “the alpha and omega of the women’s movement.”
By
Dayna Evans
Aug. 7, 2017
Dying May Not Be As Frightening As We Imagine It Will Be
A new study analyzed poems and blog posts written by people who were nearing death.
By
Evan Allgood
unsolicited advice
July 12, 2017
How to Get Fresh Perspective on a Project You’re Sick Of
What is the creative equivalent of sniffing coffee beans at a perfume shop?
By
Alice Robb
advice
May 31, 2017
Ask Polly: How Do I Escape My Professional Envy?
Remember that the targets for your jealousy are irrelevant.
By
Heather Havrilesky
Apr. 5, 2017
Writing a Memoir Is a Strange Psychological Trip Through Your Past
Insights from people who study autobiographical memory, and people who’ve written autobiographies.
By
Bahar Gholipour
unsolicited advice
Mar. 17, 2017
Writer’s Block Is Real, But Don’t Tell Yourself That
“People can overthink themselves into deep dark corners, and writer’s block is a good example.”
By
Melissa Dahl
Sept. 6, 2016
You Can Write Your Way Out of an Emotional Funk. Here’s How.
It takes 20 minutes.
By
Susan David
Aug. 15, 2016
Free Advice: Use the Very First Hour of Your Day for Creative Work
Do it for the smugness.
By
Melissa Dahl
writing
June 30, 2016
Lindsay Lohan Is Writing a Book About ‘How to Overcome Obstacles’
“I hope that my words will connect with those who need some guidance when [or] if they are in a tough place.”
By
Jackson McHenry
first person
Mar. 17, 2016
The Patronizing Questions We Ask Women Who Write
“What does your kid think?” “Are you going to regret this?” “Does your mom know?”
By
Meaghan O'Connell
advice
Sept. 16, 2015
Ask Polly: Should I Just Give Up on My Writing?
Writing can’t be a popularity contest, and popularity doesn’t add up to much anyway.
By
Heather Havrilesky
advice
Aug. 12, 2015
Ask Polly: Why Is My Ex’s Happiness Making Me So Sad?
You’re human. That’s fine.
By
Heather Havrilesky
self care
Oct. 6, 2014
Why You Should Write a Letter to Yourself Tonight
The profound power of opening up through writing.
By
Bessel van der Kolk
writing
Sept. 30, 2014
Steven Pinker on Why It’s Okay to Dangle Your Participle
In a new book about how to write clearly, the Harvard cognitive scientist has some harsh words for the “gotcha squad’s” enforcement of bogus language rules.
By
Jesse Singal
ask google
Aug. 29, 2012
How Can I Be a Better Fashion Intern? Ask Google
Plus advice on sex with underlings.
By
Jack Stuef