Archive - The Shit No One Tells You About Writing

Plus, registration for Circling the Building of Your Work continues, and we reveal more amazing guests for Bianca's A Most Puzzling Murder launch!

Apr 18

✨Dismantling the "Feedback Sandwich;" the Value of "Failing Upwards;" and Why You Need to Know Writing is "NOT a Prison Sentence"

Authors Terri-Lynne Defino, Saumya Dave and Abbi Waxman share more wisdom than we can squeeze into a headline in this week's issue for paid subscribers!

Apr 15

✨Even Villains Deserve Agency, According to Kirthana Ramisetti; and Ann Napolitano Wants You to Pay Attention to Your Obsessions ✨

Plus, DeAndra Davis on the importance of community in this week's Q&A; registration continues for Bianca's latest course; and more amazing guests for…

Apr 11

✨"Go Forth in Fear, and Do it Scared" with London Sperry; and Query Critiques Inside! ✨

Plus, Molly Harper and Allison Raskin show why they're bestsellers with this week's amazing essays; and Carly Watters shares her breakout book worksheet

Apr 8

✨Stellar Advice from CeCe: "You Don't Want to Begin with Boring;" & Weathering "Doubt Seasons" with Reese's Book Club Pick, Emily Everett✨

Plus, bestselling author Deanna Raybourn joins Bianca in conversation, and Carly chats with Bailey Hannah about making the move from self-to…

Apr 4

Query Critiques March 2025

Apr 2

✨"A Good Piece of Writing is Never Too Late" & Other Insights & Encouragement from Debut & Bestselling Authors to Get Your Fingers Flying✨

Plus, we take our own advice and take a moment to celebrate a win

Apr 1

March 2025

✨From Burnt-Out to Bestseller, and It's Never Too Late to Follow Your Dreams—Friday Inspiration from Jesse Q. Sutanto and Kath Jonathan✨

Plus, our hosts answer your burning questions, and more prizes for the Masana Literacy Project fundraiser revealed!

Mar 28

✨In This Issue: Query Critiques; "Everything Happens So Slowly in Publishing, Until it Doesn’t"...✨

...and other wise words to get you through the writing week!

Mar 25

✨ HelenKay Dimon & Carlie Walker on Writer Friend Alarm Bells, How to Know if You're Really a Writer...and More; and Guest Agent Lauren…

Plus, more details exciting details of Bianca's potentially life-changing fundraiser!

Mar 21

✨Is Your Story Stuck? Three Authors, Three Different Takes on How to Get Your Writing Back on Track ✨

How well do you really know your characters? Is your story a triangle or a circle? And what's the deal with ghostwriting? Plus, it's nearly time for…

Mar 18

✨Kristen Arnett Built a Full-Scale Clown Car in Her Head Before Writing Her Latest— Do You Need One Too?✨

Plus, Shana Youngdahl on the practical application of poetry in fiction writing; Bianca's latest fundraiser giveaway; and CeCe's course is just one week…

Mar 14

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