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If you’ve been following me at Resilient Writers for any length of time, then you’ve heard me say how important it is for us as writers to achieve a state of flow.  Flow helps us have the kind of writing sessions that so many writers long for, where we lose all sense of time and […]

When we write, whatever story we’re telling—whether it’s a literal, fictional story, or the driving force behind another genre of work—has to come from somewhere.  Author Gary Barwin found his stories by looking into history, his memories, and his experiences. But it was learning more about a history he is connected with that made Gary […]

The path to publishing a book isn’t an easy one.  That goes double when you’re learning about what you want to write, what kind of book you’re going to publish, trying to get your book selected by a publisher…  A Long and Satisfying Path to Publication, with Mari Ruddy The list of bumps in the […]

Hey there writer, you’ve reached the end of The Resilient Writers Radio Show Season 2!  Today I have a special closing episode for you, where I’ll discuss what you can expect to hear in the next Season, and I’ll also tell you a bit more about our upcoming Book Finishers Bootcamp! Keep Coming Back! Thoughts on […]

Are you wondering if you’re really ready to finish your book?  Sometimes, it can be hard to tell – especially if we’re getting bogged down by our self-doubt. But that self-doubt can be a sign that you are ready to finish. Listen to learn:  How to tell if you’re really ready to finish  Why we don’t always […]

How does one end up writing a biography?  In the case of Merilyn Simonds, she was asked to write one by her friend Louise de Kiriline Lawrence. And though Merilyn didn’t like or read biographies at the time, she agreed.  It left her with two tasks: searching through years and years of records, and figuring out […]

Writing is a process, one that requires us as writers to continue learning. Or to start learning, as was the case for author Jane Baird Warren.  Jane took to writing when she was searching for something that could be just for her, at a time in her life when she was a stay-at-home mom with […]

Being able to sit down and write for a long period of time is many a writer’s dream—but it can be hard to do.  Life tends to get in the way, and as a result, we may end up putting our writing off. But staying consistent with our writing is important, and easier than you […]

Just because we don’t know where a writing project is going, doesn’t mean we can’t work on it with intent.  Rona Maynard didn’t set out with the intent to write a memoir. In fact, what is now her latest book Starter Dog started as a series of Facebook posts, then grew into so much more.  But those […]

There’s appeal to getting your MFA—but should you do it?  An MFA isn’t for everybody, and for some, it’s not even achievable.  That’s part of the reason why Gabriela Pereira, this week’s guest on The Resilient Writers Radio Show, founded DIY MFA and its accompanying podcast, DIY MFA Radio.  Gabriela dreamed of a MFA that […]

As writers, we are driven by inspiration. But a common question we face, both from ourselves and those around us, is, “where does the inspiration come from?”  There are a million ways to answer this question, because the answer is different for all of us. But inspiration isn’t enough for just anyone to create a […]