“I’ve now written three novels, but I don’t know how to write them. Each has been the result of its own esoteric, inefficient and frustrating process, each a genuine surprise.
I have yet to write the book I planned to write, yet to write in the period of time I imagined the book would take, yet to sustain one way of working through an entire book. I try lots.”
-Jonathan Safran Foer
Draw Inspiration from the Creative Work of Others
How did a piece of art by a stranger evoke such a meaningful personal experience?
LA Becomes a Writers’ Playground in November
Writing is often a solitary activity, but in November, thousands of writers unite in their dedication to the creative process.
Create Your Own Second Chances
"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better."
-Samuel Beckett
Read to jumpstart your writing.
"If you want to be a writer, you do two things above all others: read a lot and write a lot."
-Stephen King
Start with one small step at a time.
My 11-year-old self sits at a chess board. For the first time, I am so nervous I’m shaking at the board.
Don’t underestimate your ideas.
Some of the greatest works of literature began as ideas that were nearly tossed away.
10 Tips for Developing a Daily Writing Habit
My 16-year-old self is crafting a short story at the family desktop at 2AM. In the middle of the night, there is a clarity I reach.
Expand your life experience.
That first moment of opening the blank page to begin is an exhilarating tightrope walk between hope and fear.
The Living Work of Art
A novel isn’t just about the finished product. For the writer, that's just one piece of the puzzle.