Writing Vivid Scenes or The Suggestion of a Scene
Writing Vivid Scenes or The Suggestion of a Scene What a brief passage from The Great Gatsby can teach writers about movement, atmosphere, memory, and meaning through a few … Read more
Authorship
Am I Too Old to Write a Book?
 Did I Wait Too Long?  Am I too old to get started writing my memoir? No. Iâm excited about this question because the science behind it is far more … Read more
Podcast One Sheet
Your Podcast One-Sheet Isnât Just a PitchâItâs a Compass What I learned about purpose, clarity, and voice while creating oneâand how you can, too. Writers donât start out dreaming … Read more
Cumulative Sentences
Explore Cumulative Sentences and … Write Your Own for an Opportunity to be Featured Cumulative Sentences: OMG You Need these in your Writer Toolbox Short sentences have their place. … Read more
The Author Effect: Who We Think We Are
The Author Effect With Linda Scholten author Who We Think We Are How do you process a childhood shaped by stories of hardship, secrets, and resilience? For Linda Scholten, … Read more
ThemeOrTopic
Your Theme and Topic, Related but Different Theme or Topic? The Difference with Examples It’s common to mix up themes with topics, but they have distinct differences. Themes … Read more
Pantser or Plotter
Pantser or Plotter? Finding the Sweet Spot Between Spontaneity and Structure in Creative Writing Some writers meticulously plan every step of their story before typing a single sentence, earning … Read more
The Literary Memoir
Make Lasting Meaning From Your Life  Write a Literary Memoir The Art of the Literary Memoir: Storytelling for Troubled Times The literary memoir serves as an amalgam of personal … Read more
Memoir Prompts
Memoir prompts and smart journaling can point you to the artistry within your life’s meaning. Here’s a sneak peek into some of the content and writing prompts from our … Read more
Call for Submissions: Voices Anthology Series
We are accepting submissions for both anthologies through the end of 2024. Follow JWP on Facebook for updates. Click Here Call for submissions for our two new planned anthologies. We … Read more