Feeling caged while trying to perfect your one “true” writing voice? Read Sonya Huber’s new book, Voice First.
As writers, we’re taught to whittle the many voices inside us into The One true writing voice we’ll always use. But what if that’s wrong?
The Writing Life
HippoCamp Highlights Number Two: Breakout Session Roundup
Whether you’re telling stories through pictures, thinking about how to insert your “I,” or considering the micro form, HippoCamp’s presenters have some great advice for you.
Are you stuck? Let Anne Carley teach you how to FLOAT.
When we’re stuck it can feel like we’re drowning in our process. Luckily, writing coach Anne Carley has come up with a process that can help your creative life FLOAT.
Wondering if your project is finished? Before you decide, read this.
The most frequently asked question I receive is How do you know if your project is finished? Here are the four most common answers.
Want to create interesting, authentic characters? Here’s the work you need to do. 
To be a great writer and human, we must cultivate compassion for others and ourselves.
Ready to trade N.I.C.E. for authentic? Follow these steps.
If you’re struggling to ditch N.I.C.E. for authentic, here’s what you need to do.
Find out what it really means to be N.I.C.E. and how this little word might be holding you back.
Many people are socialized to see nice as desirable. But if you really knew what this word meant, and how it holds you back, you might think differently about it.
Want to lead your biggest life? Here’s what you must do.
Life is made of the stories we tell ourselves. In this post, we’ll take a look at where those stories come from and what we can do with them.
Got stress or overwhelm and want to write about it? Here’s what you need to know.
Stress and anxiety clutter both your writing and your life. Here’s how to deal with both.
The both/and space is something writers of tough stories must cultivate. Here’s how.
To create a sustainable, resilient writing life, we need to make time for our writing and the lives we want to live—which can feel like no small feat in a world that focuses on doing, and a publishing industry that tells us we’re behind, not just on our writing, but on our author platforms.
Lead with your ambition, not your anxiety, by doing this.
Leading with anxiety comes in two tight and not-so-helpful packages. But here’s the solution.
Is an internal no affecting your writing life? Consider this.
A new moon, a new quarter, and a birthday offer you a chance to explore your goals. To choose the best ones, identify your internal yesses and noes.
Writing is a form of self-love. Here’s why you need to practice it.
Self-love isn’t selfish. It’s an opportunity to fill your cup so you can serve others with greater joy and abundance. Your writing life is a part of it.
Worried something’s sidelining your dreams? Do this.
Dreaming of the life we want to lead is only half the battle. to reach your goals, you need to examine the beliefs that could sideline them.
#Giveaway4Good Week Four: Here’s Why Saying Thank Is an Essential Part of Your Creative Health
Saying thank you isn’t just something nice to do. Expressing gratitude supports your ability to take risks.
Giveaway4Good Week Three: Why Supporting Independent Bookstores Is an Investment in Your Writing Career
Here are a few reasons why supporting independent bookstores is an investment in your writing career.
#Giveaway4Good Week 2: Four Self-Serving Reasons to Join James River Writers
Perhaps you live far from Richmond, and you’re wondering why you should support James River Writers. I’ll give you four self-serving reasons.
#Giveaway4Good Week 2: Why Supporting Organizations Like Hippocampus Benefits You
With just $10, we can ensure conferences like HippoCamp are here for years to come, and by doing so, you can win some fabulous prizes.
#Giveaway4Good Week Two: Why supporting literary organizations is an investment in your writing life, and how doing so can help you win prizes.
Maybe you’re wondering why you should give to a writing organization when there’s so much else going. But where would you be without them?
#Giveaway4Good Week One: Support Charitable Organizations and Win Prizes Every Writer Will Love
It’s once again Giving Tuesday. During each weekly #Giveaway4Good challenge, I’ll ask you to give away some of your treasure in exchange for prizes you won’t want to miss.