Congratulations! You've written that short story. Now comes the hard part. What do you do with it? Today we are going to talk about what comes next. The short story market is a very interesting market

Research, writing, editing, revising, pitching, selling, promo -- the list goes on and on. So how does one figure out what to do next and make the most efficient use of your time? Or better yet, what

Let's play! Today we're digging into the world of fan fiction. What is it? Why do people love it? How can it benefit you as a writer and creative? We're going to get into all of those questions and mo

New Year, New Books! Let's talk about some of our favorite craft books for writing and why we love them so, so, so, so, much. Have a must-read, go-to book on your shelf for writerly wisdom and advice?

If you consider yourself a writer, chances are you also identify as a reader. But what do you do after you've finished that book? How do you track it for future reference? Today, Mary and Melissa disc

It's time to take stock and reflect on the past year. Join Mary and Melissa as we discuss the lessons that 2021 taught us. How did your overall goals shift in the past year? Did you shift your writing process and outlook given the craziness of the world

Happy New Year! We're starting 2022 by revisiting one of the GOATs. The Beatles! In this episode, Mary and Melissa discuss themes related to creativity, inspiration, determination, and persistence all

The holiday season is upon us, so this year, instead of sharing what we think would make cool gifts for writers, we decided to focus on giving back. In today's episode, Mary and Melissa explore all th

How exactly do you build your confidence as a writer? Mary and Melissa are ready to find out. In this episode, we discuss what makes us feel confident in our writing knowledge and storytelling skills

What in the world is an enneagram, and why should it matter to writers? Mary and Melissa go deep on this personality assessment tool and discuss how they use it to breathe life into their characters.