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Writing Conferences to Consider in 2027
Writing conferences offer key advantages in that many provide an opportunity for networking, education, and collaboration. Authors should consider their goals and objectives, along with other considerations such as cost and travel time, when making a commitment to attend a conference. But how do you decide which conferences are worth your while?
Some in-person conferences take place near an aut…
Artificial intelligence (AI) dominates today’s headlines, often swinging between hyperbolic promises and existential fear. Depending on what you read, AI is either poised to solve humanity’s greatest problems or destroy creative industries altogether.
The reality is more nuanced.
For authors, AI is neither wholly good nor wholly bad. It is a powerful toolset that introduces both creative opport…
Estimates vary, but some industry trackers suggest that 5,000–7,000 new books appear on Amazon every day, and a growing number are mass‑produced or algorithmically generated. For working authors, differentiation isn’t just about craft anymore; it’s about visibility, connection, and trust.
Author‑entrepreneur Joanna Penn suggests we “double down on being human.” Here are strategies from NIN…
Grief and Creativity
“Grief is the ultimate thief of creativity.” —Sweta Vikram
According to the Hospice Foundation of America, grief is “a reaction to loss, and like a fingerprint, it is different for everyone.”
The anticipation of or death of a loved one or an animal companion, the loss of a relationship, a job, or your independence, perhaps due to injury or illness, may trigger a grief response.
Before my friend…
Feeling the Strain? Ergonomic Office Tools for Everyday Writing
Logitech’s ERGO K860 wireless ergonomic keyboard. Credit: Logitech
Over the next few months, I will be transforming one of my bedrooms into a home office. My goals for this project include creating an inviting space and maximizing comfort. Authors spend numerous hours sitting at a desk staring at a computer monitor, wh…
Leaving the World Behind: Writing Retreats
Writing retreats offer a chance to work in peace and restore creativity
Sometimes we need to escape our everyday lives and become a hermit for a time to meet that pesky deadline or work out a plot point. Or maybe visit with like-minded souls to remind ourselves why we write and to recharge our creativity.
That’s where writers’ retreats come in, hence the name.
Writing retreats run the gamut. Th…