The Writing
The Writing was a weekly craft Q&A newsletter from 2020-2021 for paid subscribers of The Reading. You can read these posts by making an account at The Reading.
The Writing: How do you assess the quality of your work?
Read moreThe Writing: What is your happiest writing memory?
Read moreThe Writing: How do you know when a book is finished?
It's a process of getting to know your own work.
Read moreThe Writing: How do you approach the second (or third, or fourth) draft?
Read moreThe Writing: How do you make your living while writing now? And ideally?
Read moreThe Writing: What's a book you love that you wish had wider recognition? Why?
Hi all, let’s not ignore the obvious: you’re receiving this newsletter during the commencement of the US inauguration for Joe Biden...
Read moreThe Writing: What do you wish you knew about getting an agent? ( + five questions)
Read moreThe Writing: How are you? What are your creative intentions for the new year?
Read moreThe Writing: What's your favorite letter from The Reading in 2020?
Hi everyone, My hope is that The Reading has touched your life in some way. The support and love you’ve shown me, both here and in the (online) world, has reminded me that even small weekly letters can assuage the lonely difficulties we encounter as writers, sometimes even change
Read moreThe Writing: What book do you gift the most? (+ some craft book recommendations)
Read moreThe Writing: Have you ever switched genres? Do you write in more than one?
Read moreThe Writing: What's inspiring you lately? (+ help me decide on something new!)
Read moreThe Writing: What piece are you most proud of? And ask me anything!
Read moreThe Writing: What's your favorite revision technique?
Hi everyone, Today’s The Writing will be the last one to run for everyone. I originally started this series as an opportunity to discuss practical concerns and questions about the writing industry and writing practices. Since then, I’ve had the opportunity of getting to know so many of
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